XXXXXXXXX uea.ac.uk/xxxxxx | 1 Hi everyone, my name is Zou, and I’m a media WELCOME studies student at UEA. I’m learning lots of practical If you want a peaceful stuff on my course, but I study atmosphere, UEA is also have lots of fun. I chose perfect. And Norwich is a TO UEA Japanese as a module so safe and interesting city, in I can learn a new language a great location in the UK. and talk to students from Japan. When I’m not Ask me a question: studying, there are lots of uea.ac.uk/ask-a-student Your new home is part of a community built ways to enrich my time. on academic innovation, ideas that disrupt, and There are lots of unique Email me: societies and loads of things [email protected] research that changes the world. Norwich is a unique to do. We also have sport part of the UK. This is a diverse, thriving, beautiful, clubs for everyone – sport inspiring, safe and friendly place to discover. is good for relaxing and hanging out with friends. Whether you are starting a whole new adventure or continuing your journey of learning, we look forward to welcoming you to your new home. Are you ready to go further? CONTENTS Image by @julieythe1st THIS IS UEA S TU DY 4 Where we are WITH US 5 World-class campus 58 Undergraduate study 6 Your UEA campus 60 Postgraduate study 62 Postgraduate research 64 Our Faculties DISCOVER A NATURAL 66 Faculty of Science THE WORLD HOME 70 Faculty of Arts and Humanities 72 Faculty of Medicine and Health IN ONE CITY 30 Campus life 74 Faculty of Social Sciences Image by @borilee999 38 Accommodation 78 Undergraduate courses 8 Welcome to Norwich 42 Get active 82 Postgraduate courses 10 City of culture 44 World-class resources 86 INTO courses 12 Escaping the city YO U R THINKING WH AT TO S TU D E NT WITHOUT DO NEXT EXPERIENCE BORDERS 90 Connect with us 92 How to apply 16 Your student experience 46 Thinking Without Borders 94 English language requirements 18 Support 50 Why UEA? 95 INTO Pre-Sessional English 20 Your wellbeing 52 Norwich Research Park 96 Visas and other info 22 INTO UEA 54 The Enterprise Centre 98 Paying for your studies 24 Careers support 100 Important information 27 It’s all waiting for you THIS IS UEA THIS IS UEA WE A R E Teaching Excellence I N TH E Framework 2017–21 CIT Y O F NORWICH UK Top 25 The Times/Sunday Times 2021 and THE BEACH Complete University Guide 2021 45 MINUTES CAMBRIDGE EDINBURGH 80 MINUTES A WORLD-CLASS CAMPUS Our mini-city campus is a thriving multicultural LONDON community, and you’ll soon become an important 2 HOURS World Top part of it. The campus is set in acres of parkland, on the edge of the bustling city of Norwich. It is AMSTERDAM designed to give easy access to everything you 55 MINUTES need for living and studying. You’re joining over 3,500 international students from more than 200Times Higher Education 120 countries. Wherever you’re from, we’ll PARIS World University Rankings 2021 5 HOURS nurture your talent and help you develop and succeed – both in your studies and beyond. LEEDS MANCHESTER Home to students from AMSTERDAM BIRMINGHAM 120 CAMBRIDGE nationalities LONDON £9m+of scholarship funding offered to students for studies in 2019–20 4 | uea.ac.uk/uea-life/campus-life uea.ac.uk/uea-life/campus-life | 5 YOUR UEA CAMPUS YOUR UEA CITY CENTRE AND CITY CAMPUS ACCOMMODATION 18 MINS UNIVERSITY VILLAGE ACCOMMODATION 20 MINS EARLHAM HALL 45 MINS JOHN INNES COLNEY THE CENTRE LANE PLAYING LIBRARY THE ENTERPRISE FIELDS CENTRE NORFOLK THE THE SQUARE EARLHAM AND NORWICH CAMPUS PARK UNIVERSITY KITCHEN STUDENTS’ SPORTSPARK HOSPITAL UNION BOB CHAMPION RESEARCH AND EDUCATION BUILDING INTO CENTRE SAINSBURY CENTRE ZIGGURATS ACCOMMODATION THE STREET (SHOPS, BANK, LAUNDRETTE) STUDENT SERVICES ON-CAMPUS ON-CAMPUS ACCOMMODATION ACCOMMODATION 6 | uea.ac.uk uea.ac.uk | 7 WELCOME This is an amazing place There are independent TO NORWICH to explore. The city shops and brands alongside DISCOVER Norwich is an energetic centre is only 20 minutes the biggest high-street city, full of creativity, from the campus and names. And explorers history and culture, with there is something for will find hidden hangouts independence at its heart. everyone, such as unique and food and drinks from music venues, beautiful around the world all THE WORLD landmarks, iconic cobbled within easy reach. lanes and medieval halls. IN ONE CITY One of the BEST PLACES to live in the UK The Sunday Times 2020 Image: Norfolk & Norwich Festival 8 | uea.ac.uk/uea-life/norwich-and-beyond uea.ac.uk/uea-life/norwich-and-beyond | 9 NORWICH AND NORFOLK NORWICH AND NORFOLK One of the most CLIMATE Norwich is a small big FRIENDLY city; there’s lots to do but English cities it retains its community Friends of the Earth 2019 feel. It’s full of independent shops and cafes, and there’s lots to explore in the city! Noel, MBBS Medicine, Hong Kong 45 minutes to THE BEACH direct from the city Trains run DIRECT to London, Cambridge The Forum and library. and Manchester A CITY FOR EVERYONE Norwich is one of the UK’s most exciting cities, Norwich city centre market in the evening. where old meets new, nature meets technology, and local and global cultures are united. Bigger than Cambridge but not as hectic as London, Norwich is home to people from all over the world. Here you will find a truly worldwide culinary experience as well as theatres, cinemas, museums and galleries. We host one of the UK’s largest open-air markets and, of course, we’re home to Norwich City Football Club. A CITY OF INTERESTS Norwich is England’s first UNESCO City of Literature – one of only 20 in the world. In May, we celebrate with 17 days of art, literature, dance, theatre and music. But every day there are live music events, outdoor pursuits, independent artist-led spaces and days out for all interests and activities. In 2019, The Sunday Times named Norwich one of the best places to live in the UK. We think this is because Norwich is truly a city for everyone. Cafe culture in The Lanes. 10 | uea.ac.uk/uea-life/norwich-and-beyond uea.ac.uk/uea-life/norwich-and-beyond | 11 Beach huts at NORWICH AND NORFOLK Wells-next-the-Sea. NORWICH AND NORFOLK A CITY IN London is only Life in Norwich is what NATURE you make it. There are 2 HOURS plenty of opportunities, away by train Beyond the city, UEA is surrounded by so go out and grab them! some of the UK’s most idyllic countryside. Ed, MMath Mathematics Explore the nearby Norfolk coastline, where you will find stunning beaches and famous nature reserves. Or enjoy country National Express and Megabus walks, boat tours, medieval villages, busy market towns, and stately homes. Go walking, cycling or sailing in the Norfolk CONNECTING Broads National Park. There are plenty you to the rest of the UK of places to find some peace and even some inspiration for your next big idea. Norfolk Broads. Norwich Airport is 15 MINS from campus by taxi Cycling in Norfolk. FLIGHTS to Scotland, Amsterdam and more 12 | uea.ac.uk/uea-life/norwich-and-beyond uea.ac.uk/uea-life/norwich-and-beyond | 13 NORWICH AND NORFOLK STUDENT AMBASSADOR NICHOLE, USA The top vegetarian and most Image by @buketkomur. VEGAN- FRIENDLY city in the UK Huffington Post 2019 Hi, I’m Nichole EVENT HIGHLIGHTS* and I’m studying EVENT WHEN International Development Norfolk & Norwich Festival May with Overseas Experience Norwich Games Festival May/June Image by @specterlitt. Royal Norfolk Show June here at UEA. Latitude Music Festival July Carnival and fireworks for July When I came to UEA, I knew day, it makes me happy to the Lord Mayor’s Procession I would be joining a welcoming walk along the River Yare to the and like-minded community UEA lake, or take a trip with my Pride July of international students like housemates to the Norfolk coast Ask me a question: me. I came to UEA because of to say hello to the seals. I feel Laugh in the Park Comedy Festival July uea.ac.uk/ask-a-student my course, but it has become I’ll never stop discovering my In the home for me in so many ways. university town, with cafes and Norfolk Enterprise Festival July The Sportspark has helped bookshops and events like the Noirwich Crime Writing Festival Sept me build countless friendships Norwich Film Festival. It’s one TOP 10 MOST through the clubs I have joined. of the safest cities in the UK and Norwich Science Festival Oct really bike friendly. And you’ve There is a lot to love about AFFORDABLE Norwich Beer Festival Oct also got the rest of the UK and Email me: Norwich; there are many things Europe on your doorstep! university cities in the UK to do off-campus. On a sunny [email protected] Study International 2019 Norwich Film Festival Nov Festival of Light and Christmas markets Nov * These are example events based on previous years, and are subject to change. 14 | uea.ac.uk/uea-life/norwich-and-beyond uea.ac.uk/uea-life/norwich-and-beyond | 15 STUDENT EXPERIENCE STUDENT EXPERIENCE YOUR STUDENT EXPERIENCE Ask us a question: uea.ac.uk/ ask-a-student PROVEN RESULTS A FRIENDLY FACE MEET OUR AMBASSADORS UEA as an institution consistently A positive student experience is We ensure that all our future scores high for overall student our most important priority.