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NORWICH
       UNITED
       KINGDOM

THIS IS
SUMMER
SUMMER STUDY AT UEA 2020

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THIS IS SUMMER SUMMER STUDY AT UEA 2020 - NORWICH UNITED KINGDOM
THIS IS GETTING
                                       MORE OUT
                                       OF SUMMER
     AWARDED

     in the Teaching Excellence
     Framework 2017–21                  Summer. It’s getting away from it
                                        all, visiting new places, having new
                                        experiences. But what if you spent
     UK TOP                             summer expanding your horizons too?
                                        Study at the University of East Anglia
                                        (UEA) this summer and:
                                        – Satisfy your thirst for knowledge
     The Times/Sunday Times 2020 and
     Complete University Guide 2020     – Develop your academic skills
                                        –E
                                          xperience an intensive and
                                         interactive learning environment
     WORLD TOP
                                        –M
                                          ake new friends and
                                         academic connections
                                        – Boost your self confidence
     Times Higher Education World       – Have fun and make new memories.
     University Rankings 2020

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CONTENTS
        06   This is Norwich
        07   This is Norfolk
        08   This is living
        09   This is home
        10   This is support

   12
        UNDERGRADUATE INTERNATIONAL
        SUMMER SCHOOL
        13  Modules
        17  This is social
        18	This is what you need to know
        19  This is what you’ll gain

   20
        CENTRE FOR JAPANESE
        STUDIES SUMMER PROGRAMMES
        22 Japan Orientation
        23 Ishibashi Foundation Summer Fellowship
        24	This is what it takes

        26 This is how to join us
        28 This is extending your stay
        30	Partner and agent information

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THIS IS SUMMER SUMMER STUDY AT UEA 2020 - NORWICH UNITED KINGDOM
THIS IS
                                                         NORWICH
    A WELL-KEPT SECRET
    Norwich is a dynamic city brimming
    with energy. Full of history and a hive
    of creativity, it’s a place where old meets
    new, nature meets technology, and local
    and global cultures combine to create
    somewhere truly unique.
    Ancient cobbled streets and the historic
    castle sit alongside award-winning
    shopping, theatre, music and art. You
    never quite know what you’ll find around
    the next corner.
    With something to meet everyone’s
    interests, tastes and budget, Norwich
    is an incredibly lively city with more than
    a few accolades to its name.
    visitnorwich.co.uk
    uea.ac.uk/video/norwich

  NORWICH HAS                            LONDON IS                          NORWICH
  BEEN NAMED AS                          ONLY 2 HOURS                       INTERNATIONAL
  ONE OF THE BEST                        AWAY FROM                          AIRPORT IS 15
  PLACES TO LIVE                         NORWICH                            MINUTES FROM
  IN THE UK                              BY TRAIN                           CAMPUS BY CAR
  The Sunday Times 2018

  NORWICH IS
  IN THE TOP 10                          UE A’S CA MPUS IS SO BE AUTIFUL
  SAFEST PLACES                          DURING THE SUMMERTIME , AND DURING
  TO BE A STUDENT                        HOT DAYS IN JULY THE L AKE ARE A
  The Telegraph 2017                     WAS THE M AIN ATTRACTION FOR ALL .
                                         KATSIARYNA FROM BELARUS,
                                         Global Media and Communications Law 2019

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THIS IS SUMMER SUMMER STUDY AT UEA 2020 - NORWICH UNITED KINGDOM
I HAVE HAD THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME .
I’VE M ADE FRIENDS THAT I’LL NE VER LOSE
TOUCH WITH, I HAD AN EVENTFUL SUMMER,
AND I’VE BECOME A STRONGER WRITER.
MARISSA FROM THE USA,
Creative Writing 2018

                                                          THIS IS
                                                          NORFOLK

 DISCOVER SOMETHING SPECIAL                      Round up a few friends and go boating
                                                 on the Norfolk Broads. Get a taste for
 UEA is in the beautiful British
                                                 rural life with country walks. Visit the
 county of Norfolk. Escape the city
                                                 unspoilt medieval villages and stately
 and you’re only moments away from
                                                 homes dotted around Norfolk.
 the countryside – famous for its huge
 skies and charming villages.                    With its international airport, Norwich
                                                 is also the perfect base to explore the
 Take a trip to the stunning Norfolk coastline
                                                 UK and Europe, both during and after
 and discover miles of sandy beaches and
                                                 your programme. All you need to do
 world-famous nature reserves. Then enjoy
                                                 is decide where to go.
 traditional fish and chips at the seaside.

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THIS IS SUMMER SUMMER STUDY AT UEA 2020 - NORWICH UNITED KINGDOM
CAMPUS LIFE
  An inspiring place to live and study,           THIS IS
  our campus is fully equipped with
  everything you need to get the
  most out of your time with us.
                                                  LIVING
    GREEN SPACE

    Our campus is set in 200 hectares
    of parkland, with all the green space
    you need for sports, barbeques, lake
    walks or relaxing with a good book.

    SPORTSPARK UEA

    Sportspark is one of the biggest
    indoor university sports centres
    in Britain, and it covers plenty of
    sporting interests. You can swim        SAINSBURY CENTRE
    in the Olympic-sized pool, play
    badminton and go rock climbing.         Designed by Norman Foster,
    Then there’s the fully equipped         the Sainsbury Centre is home
    gymnastics centre, the martial arts     to the renowned Robert and Lisa
    and dance studio, and the state-of-     Sainsbury Collection and houses
    the-art gym. Not to mention the         art from around the world. Best
    outdoor facilities, which include an    of all, it’s free to students.
    eight-lane athletics track, floodlit
    hockey and football pitches and
    tennis and squash courts.               THE SQUARE
                                            AND THE STREET
    FOOD                                    The Square is in the hub of
    AND DRINK                               our campus, with an open and
                                            sociable space where you can
    Whatever your tastes and                relax after class. Next to The
    dietary needs, you can grab a           Square you’ll find The Street.
    delicious bite to eat on campus.        It’s home to essentials like the
    We’ve got plenty of options –           laundrette, bookshop, ATMs,
    from cafes and restaurants to           Barclays bank and The Shop –
    the UEA Students’ Union bar.            a grocery store and Post Office
                                            with a range of food, drink
                                            and toiletries.

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A SPACE OF YOUR OWN                                  UE A GAVE ME A CHANCE
Our accommodation is in the heart of campus,
                                                     TO MEET INCREDIBLE PEOPLE
designed around the needs of students like you.      FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD.
During your stay, you’ll have a private room         BY ORGANISING E VENTS
with en suite bathroom and a shared kitchen          LIKE A STE A M BOAT CRUISE ,
and communal space. You’ll live alongside 6          QUIZZES OR E VEN FIELD TRIPS
to 13 of your fellow summer study students,          TO CA MBRIDGE OR LONDON,
so you can get to know people from day one.          I M ANAGED TO BECOME CLOSE
Plus you’re never more than 15 minutes away          WITH SUCH LOVELY PEOPLE .
from anywhere you need to be on campus.
                                                     SOFIE FROM THE CZECH REPUBLIC,
Accommodation comes guaranteed with your             Japan Orientation 2019
place on our summer study programme so, when
you enrol, you don’t need to worry about applying
for it. And you can be sure you’ll have a safe and
comfortable place to live.

                                                      SHARED KITCHEN

              THIS IS
                                                      –	Welcome pack with snacks and
                                                         cleaning products for your first few days

              HOME
                                                      –	Combination convection microwave
                                                         oven, hob, toaster and grill
                                                      – Kettle
                                                      – Fridge and freezer
                                                      –	Basic cooking equipment,
                                                         cutlery and crockery
                                                      – Dining area
                                                      – Ironing board and iron.

                                                      PRIVATE BEDROOM

                                                      – Free Wi-Fi and data point
                                                      – Single bed
                                                      –	Bedding – flat sheet, duvet
                                                         and pillow with covers
                                                      –	Desk and chair, with desk light
                                                      – Wardrobe with hangers
                                                      –	En suite bathroom
                                                         – with shower, toilet,
                                                         washbasin, mirror and towels
                                                      –	Regular housekeeping.

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THIS IS
           SUPPORT
          WE’RE HERE FOR YOU
          We want your time at UEA to be easy,
          stress free and – above all – as enjoyable
          as possible. So we have a range of
          services to make sure you always
          have the help and support you need.

     SUMMER AT UEA                         FAITH CENTRE                      SECURITY
     RECEPTION DESK
                                           The Faith Centre is               There is 24-hour security
     You’ll find a member of               next to The Square, and           on campus. You’ll also get our
     our team on our reception             offers prayer facilities and a    24-hour emergency contact
     desk from Monday to Friday            safe place for quiet reflection   details, so you can feel safe
     – opening hours will be in            for all beliefs and religions.    in your new home.
     your programme handbook.
     We’ll answer your queries,            MEDICAL CENTRE                    STUDENT
     point you in the right                                                  AMBASSADORS
     direction and generally make          There is a Medical Centre
     sure your stay is the best it         on campus with GP services,       A team of UEA Student
     can be. We’ll also suggest            dental care, a pharmacy, and      Ambassadors will join you
     activities in Norwich and             a travel health centre.           for activities during your
     the surrounding areas,                                                  programme. They’ll answer
     and answer your questions                                               any questions you have and
     about booking transport or                                              help you settle in at UEA.
     accommodation off campus.
     So you can independently
     travel within Norfolk,
     the UK and beyond.

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WHAT IMPRESSED ME
MOST IS THE PATIENCE
AND KINDNESS OF ALL THE
STAFF, WHO ALWAYS TRIED
THEIR BEST TO HELP ME
SOLVE ANY PROBLEMS
AND GAVE ME AS MUCH
SUPPORT AS THE Y COULD.
CHUN LI FROM CHINA,
Branding, Advertising and
Digital Marketing 2019
UNDERGRADUATE
           INTERNATIONAL
           SUMMER SCHOOL

               27 JUNE – 25 JULY 2020

               On our four-week summer
               programme you’ll be taught by
               UEA academics and all modules are
               accredited for 20 UCU/10 ECTS
               credits. Each module includes
               40 contact hours, in-depth and
               inspiring classroom discussions,
               and off-campus field trips or
               leading guest lecturers.

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MODULES
BRANDING, ADVERTISING
AND DIGITAL MARKETING

NORWICH
BUSINESS SCHOOL
FIELD TRIPS MAY INCLUDE:
BBC Voices Workshop
(The Forum, Norwich),
London’s Museum of Brands and
The History of Advertising Trust.

DETAILS
Are you fascinated by the world
of brands and branding? Do you
wonder how advertising brings the
power of brands to life, and makes
them resonate with our emotions?
This intensive and interactive module
will help you explore the connection
between advertising and marketing
communication techniques – and
how they shape brand messages.
You’ll delve into both theory and
practice in branding and advertising,
and apply them to your own branding
campaign. You’ll get hands-on
experience creating advertisements,
posters, TV commercials, event
marketing campaigns and social
media strategy and in website design.
Find out more:
uea.ac.uk/summerstudyabroad/
business

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UNDERGRADUATE INTERNATIONAL
    SUMMER SCHOOL

                                   CREATIVE WRITING

                                   SCHOOL OF LITERATURE,
                                   DRAMA AND
                                   CREATIVE WRITING
                                   FIELD TRIPS MAY INCLUDE:
                                   Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre
                                   (London) and National Centre
                                   for Writing (Norwich).

                                   DETAILS
                                   Study in England’s first UNESCO
                                   City of Literature – the place where
                                   literature, quite simply, is happening
                                   right now. Experiment with prose fiction
                                   and poetry and explore your creativity,
                                   while our experts guide you through
                                   the craft and technical elements of
                                   creative writing.
                                   You’ll study the work of established
                                   authors and gain the skills essential
                                   to becoming a writer, including writing
                                   in drafts and reading as a writer. You’ll
                                   finish the course by writing, editing and
                                   publishing a literary magazine for the
                                   end of summer finale celebrations.
                                   Find out more:
                                   uea.ac.uk/summerstudyabroad/
                                   creativewriting

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GLOBAL MEDIA AND
COMMUNICATIONS LAW

LAW SCHOOL
FIELD TRIPS MAY INCLUDE:              You’ll explore predictions that the
                                      internet will make borders less relevant,
Royal Courts of Justice and           especially with the growth of smart
The Supreme Court of the              phones and mobile technologies.
United Kingdom (London).
                                      We’ll encourage you to share the legal
DETAILS                               systems of your own country to explore
                                      the challenges of the ‘information
Better access to the internet has     society’. You’ll also investigate the
played a huge role in how media       increasingly globalised and integrated
industries and governments            media industries, looking to the rule
regulate the media. You’ll discover   of law and national legal systems.
how this brings with it concerns
about human rights and poses          Find out more:
new problems for the law.             uea.ac.uk/summerstudyabroad/law

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UNDERGRADUATE INTERNATIONAL
    SUMMER SCHOOL

                                   ADDITIONAL CREDIT:
                                   PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL
                                   DEVELOPMENT

                                   NORWICH BUSINESS SCHOOL
                                   SUPPLEMENT: £250
                                   DETAILS
                                   If you want to get extra credit this summer
                                   and push your academic development
                                   even further, this module is for you.
                                   You can take our extra 5 UCU/2.5 ECTS
                                   credit module alongside any of our 20
                                   UCU/10 ECTS credit modules, but not
                                   as a standalone subject. Your extra credit
                                   will be included on your official academic
                                   transcript and certificate of attendance.
                                   Awareness of and reflection on aspects
                                   of professional development are vital
                                   for a fulfilling career. Throughout this
                                   module you’ll explore the reasons
                                   behind this and learn how to voice your
                                   own opinions on the subject. You’ll also
                                   gain new understanding of the term
                                   ‘professional development’, how it’s
                                   involved in the workplace and why
                                   it’s crucial to career progression.
                                   The Additional Credit module will be
                                   made up of an introductory workshop and
                                   academic tutorials, plus a supplementary
                                   academic assignment during the
                                   programme at UEA.
                                   Find out more:
                                   uea.ac.uk/summerstudyabroad/
                                   additionalcredit

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INCLUSIVE SOCIAL ACTIVITIES

                                                          –	Welcome brunch
                                                          – UEA campus tour and Norwich city tour
                                                          – Sunday roast dinner
                                                          – Supermarket trip
                                                          – Great British quiz
                                                          –	Mississippi paddle boat cruise
                                                             on the Norfolk Broads
                                                          – International food night
                                                          – Finale and future studies event

 THIS IS                                                  ADDITIONAL SOCIAL

 SOCIAL
                                                          ACTIVITIES

                                                          We also offer a programme of extra
                                                          events where you can take in some
FEEL LIKE YOU BELONG                                      of England’s top cities and attractions.
We’re firm believers in balance. So your summer           On each trip you’ll be accompanied by a
with us won’t be all work and no fun. We have a full      group leader, who’ll give you a full itinerary
schedule of social activities designed to help you        in advance. So all you need to do is turn
get to know your fellow students, experience              up, relax and enjoy the sights.
Norwich and its beautiful surroundings, and relax.        Spaces on these trips are limited, so you
Our social activities are open to everyone in the         need to book and pay for them in advance.
Undergraduate International Summer School, with           Transport and entry tickets are included on
events to give you a taste of British life and culture.   all trips – and some include a meal as well.
                                                          –   Cambridge day trip
                                                          –   London day trip
                                                          –   Bowling and karaoke
                                                          –   Seaside day trip
MY TIME AT THE UNIVERSIT Y                                –   Norwich Castle visit
OF E AST ANGLIA HAS BEEN A                                –   Harry Potter Studio tour.
ONCE IN A LIFETIME EXPERIENCE
THAT SHAPED ONE OF THE BEST
SUMMERS THAT I HAVE E VER
HAD. I BELIE VE THAT E VERYONE
SHOULD SEE AND PARTICIPATE
IN THIS PROGRA M .
SOFIE FROM THE CZECH REPUBLIC,
Japan Orientation 2019

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UNDERGRADUATE INTERNATIONAL
    SUMMER SCHOOL

                    THIS IS WHAT YOU NEED
                    TO KNOW
                                                         ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

                                                         –	All applicants should be aged 17
                                                            or over – 17-year-old students will
                                                            need to send us extra supporting
                                                            documents. Go to uea.ac.uk/
                                                            summerstudyabroad/eligibility
                                                            for full details.
                                                         –	We expect all applicants to have
                                                            a 3.0 US GPA or equivalent.
                                                         –	Non-native English speakers
                                                            need an IELTS score of 6.0
                                                            with a minimum of 5.5 in each
                                                            component, or an equivalent
                                                            score in an approved English test.

                                                         FEES

                                                         All fees include:
                                                         –	Tuition, off-campus study
                                                            trips and tutorials
   TYPE OF             APPLICATION          FEE          –	Return Heathrow Airport transfers
   APPLICATION         DEADLINE                          –	Four weeks on campus with
                                                            private en suite accommodation
   EARLY               31 MARCH 2020        £2,895
                                                            in a shared flat
   STANDARD            1 MAY 2020           £3,095       –	Induction and orientation
                                                            programme
   PARTNER             1 MAY 2020           £2,550       –	Social programme
                                                         –	Finale celebrations
                                                         –	Certificate of attendance
   Not sure if you’re studying at one of our partner     –	Academic transcript.
   institutions? Take a look at uea.ac.uk/study/study-
   abroad/partnerday/study-abroad-partners or
   email summerstudyabroad@uea.ac.uk to check.

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THIS IS WHAT YOU’LL GAIN
ASSESSMENT                                   ACCREDITATION AND
                                             CREDIT TRANSFER
We’ll assess you in several different ways
during your time at UEA. Depending on        All Undergraduate International
your chosen module, these can include        Summer School modules are worth
coursework, essays, class presentations,     20 UCU credits/10 ECTS credits at
tests and practical laboratory work.         Undergraduate Level 5. We’ll give you
                                             an electronic transcript at the end of
You’ll get a handbook and a briefing so
                                             September 2020.
you have everything you need to know
about submitting your work correctly.        If you need to get extra credit during
                                             the summer, you can select this option
                                             when you apply. We’ll enrol you in an extra
                                             module so you can get an extra 5 UCU
                                             credits/2.5 ECTS credits. And we’ll add
                                             the credits to your electronic transcript
                                             and certificate of attendance.
                                             Your home university manages grade
                                             translations and credit transfer and needs
                                             to approve them before you enrol on
                                             the programme.
                                             Take a look at uea.ac.uk/summerstudy
                                             abroad/modules for full details of all
                                             Undergraduate International Summer
                                             School modules.

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CENTRE FOR JAPANESE STUDIES SUMMER PROGRAMMES

            THIS IS
            JAPANESE
            STUDY
          If you study at the Centre for Japanese Studies
          at UEA, you’ll develop a deeper understanding
          of Japan and its place in the world yesterday,
          today and tomorrow.
          We offer two interdisciplinary summer programmes
          focused around Japanese arts, language and culture.
          You’ll be taught by leading UEA academics, benefit
          from inspiring guest lecturers and get hands-on
          experiences through academic field trips.

          JAPAN ORIENTATION
          27 JUNE – 11 JULY 2020

          ISHIBASHI FOUNDATION
          SUMMER FELLOWSHIP
          25 JULY – 15 AUGUST 2020

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CENTRE FOR
JAPANESE STUDIES
SUMMER
PROGRAMMES

We offer full bursaries to successful applicants who meet
the requirements for each programme. This funding includes:

–	Tuition, off-campus study trips           –	Off-campus, private accommodation
   and tutorials                                for study trips (where stated)
– Return Heathrow Airport transfers          – Some catering
–	On-campus, private en suite               – Induction and orientation programme
   accommodation in a shared flat            – Social programme
                                             – Contribution towards travel costs.

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CENTRE FOR JAPANESE STUDIES SUMMER PROGRAMMES

      JAPAN                                         CENTRE FOR JAPANESE

      ORIENTATION                                   STUDIES, INTERDISCIPLINARY
                                                    INSTITUTE FOR THE HUMANITIES

                                                    PROGRAMME DATES:
                                                    27 JUNE – 11 JULY 2020
                                                    FIELD TRIPS MAY INCLUDE:
                                                    British Museum (London) and Cambridge
                                                    University Library (Cambridge).

                                                    DETAILS
                                                    Japan plays a significant role in the
                                                    contemporary world, but it’s still seen by
                                                    many as having an unknown and mysterious
                                                    culture. You’ll explore the latest approaches
                                                    to Japanese studies and focus on discussions
                                                    involving leading researchers and
                                                    experts in the field.
                                                    Throughout this undergraduate-level
                                                    programme, you’ll have the opportunity to
                                                    visit the world-renowned Lisa Sainsbury Library
                                                    for Japanese Arts at the Sainsbury Institute for
                                                    the Study of Japanese Arts and Cultures.
                                                    You’ll gain a greater knowledge and passion
                                                    for Japan’s history and culture, and its future in
                                                    our global society. You’ll also hear from guest
                                                    lecturers and take part in workshops and field
                                                    trips to enhance your class discussions.
                                                    The Toshiba International Foundation is
                                                    supporting full bursaries to all successful
                                                    applicants from Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech
                                                    Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania,
                                                    Poland, Romania, Slovakia and Slovenia.
                                                    Find out more:
                                                    uea.ac.uk/summer
                                                    studyabroad/japanorientation

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CENTRE FOR JAPANESE
                                                        ISHIBASHI
STUDIES, INTERDISCIPLINARY
INSTITUTE FOR THE HUMANITIES                            FOUNDATION
PROGRAMME DATES:                                        SUMMER
25 JULY – 15 AUGUST 2020
FIELD TRIPS MAY INCLUDE:
                                                        FELLOWSHIP
Field trips in weeks one and three may
include the Fitzwilliam Museum (Cambridge)
and University of Cambridge.

DETAILS
The Centre for Japanese Studies invites
applications to join our intensive three-week
advanced undergraduate level fellowship in
Japanese Arts and Cultural Heritage.
You’ll spend week two of the programme living
and learning in London, visiting museums with
significant Japanese art collections such as the
British Museum (London) and the Victoria and
Albert Museum (London).
You’ll also be able to do your own research
at the world-renowned Lisa Sainsbury
Library, in Norwich.
With the support of the Ishibashi Foundation,
we offer full bursaries to all successful applicants.
We accept, and strongly encourage, applications
from current students, recent graduates and
postgraduate students from all nationalities,
with a proven interest in the field.
Classes will take place on UEA campus, home
to the renowned Sainsbury Centre, and at the
Sainsbury Institute for the Study of Japanese
Arts and Cultures in Norwich. Taught by leading
specialists in the field, this fellowship programme
offers an exceptional opportunity to develop an
in-depth appreciation and understanding of
Japanese arts and cultural heritage.
Find out more:
uea.ac.uk/summerstudyabroad/ishibashi

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CENTRE FOR JAPANESE STUDIES SUMMER PROGRAMMES

                                              THIS IS WHAT
                                              IT TAKES

                                                               –	Submit your online application and
                                                                  complete your supporting statement
                                                                  by 31 March 2020
                                                               –	We’ll let successful Japan Orientation
                                                                  applicants know they have been selected
                                                                  for the course by 17 April 2020
                                                               –	We’ll let successful Ishibashi Foundation
                                                                  Summer Fellowship applicants know
                                                                  they have been selected for the course
                                                                  by 24 April 2020.

    ENTRY REQUIREMENTS                               ASSESSMENT AND TEACHING

    – All applicants need to be aged 18 or over      – Both programmes are taught in English
    –	We expect all applicants to have a 3.0 US     –	We will not award UEA credit
       GPA or equivalent                                for these programmes
    –	All applicants need to be either currently    –	Teaching will take place on
       studying at university or a recent graduate      and off UEA campus
    –	Non-native English speakers need an IELTS     –	We will assess student learning in various
       score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each       ways, including class presentations,
       component, or an equivalent score in an          assignments and discussions.
       approved English test
    –	All applicants need to submit a supporting
       statement and all the documents we ask for.

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We like to keep the paperwork simple,
                                                       so we’ve made applying for our summer
                                                       study programmes as easy as possible.
                                                       Just go online, select your preferred
                                                       module and follow the steps. If you
                                                       have any questions along the way,
                                                       please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
                                                       Start your application today
                                                       uea.ac.uk/summerstudyabroad/apply

                                                        YOUR HOME UNIVERSITY                 YOU APPLY
                                                           NOMINATES YOU                   DIRECTLY TO US

                                                                          YOU CHECK THE
                                                                        DEADLINE FOR YOUR
                                                                           PROGRAMME

                                                                         YOU SUBMIT YOUR
                                                                           APPLICATION

                                                                     APPLICATION DEADLINE

         THIS IS HOW                                                     WE SEND YOU AN
                                                                         OFFICIAL OFFER

         TO JOIN US                                     YOU FORMALLY ACCEPT
                                                             OUR OFFER
                                                                                       BOOK AND PAY FOR
                                                                                       SOCIAL ACTIVITIES

         AS PART OF THE ONLINE
         APPLICATION, YOU WILL                           WE ALLOCATE YOUR               YOU APPLY FOR A
                                                                                     SHORT-TERM STUDY VISA
                                                         ACCOMMODATION
         NEED TO PROVIDE:                                                              (IF YOU NEED ONE)

         –	An official version of your current
            or most recent academic transcripts                      YOU PRE-REGISTER ONLINE

         –	If you are a non-native English speaker,
            proof of your English language level             YOU ARRIVE AND GO TO THE WELCOME EVENTS!

         –	A copy of the photo page
            of your valid passport                           YOU FINISH REGISTRATION AND ORIENTATION

         –	Any supporting documents we ask for.
                                                              YOU’RE READY TO START YOUR PROGRAMME!

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IT WAS A SUMMER SCHOOL WHICH WASN’T STRICTLY
ABOUT STUDYING OR WORKING , INSTE AD IT WAS ABOUT
ESTABLISHING LONG-L ASTING REL ATIONSHIPS SO IN
THE FUTURE WE WILL KNOW WHOM WE CAN LOOK FOR,
BE IT ACADEMIC STUFF OR JUST A FRIENDLY TALK .
VIKTORIA FROM HUNGARY,
Japan Orientation 2019

UNDERGRADUATE                   WHAT TO PAY WHEN                PRE-REGISTRATION FOR
INTERNATIONAL                                                   ALL PROGRAMMES
SUMMER SCHOOL                   You need to pay a deposit
APPLICATIONS                    of £200 within two weeks of     You’ll get an email one month
                                receiving your unconditional    before you join UEA, inviting
We’ll respond to your           offer or by 15 May 2020. This   you to pre-register online.
Undergraduate International     is to secure your place on      You’ll need to do this before
Summer School application       your chosen module. You         you arrive on campus.
within two weeks of when        need to pay the balance
you submit it online. We may    by 29 May 2020.
                                                                SHORT-TERM STUDY VISA
ask for other supporting
documents or references                                         If you need a short-term
                                CENTRE FOR JAPANESE
before we make a decision                                       study visa for the UK, you’ll
                                STUDIES SUMMER
about your application.                                         need to apply for one when
                                PROGRAMMES
Once we have all the            APPLICATIONS                    you have formally accepted
information we need,                                            your offer. We’ll give you an
we’ll assess your application   Applications for Japanese       official letter to help with your
and let you know how you        Orientation and the Ishibashi   visa application. If you have
got on by email. If you’re      Foundation Summer Fellowship    any queries about visas, our
successful, we’ll send you      have their own application      International Student Advisory
a link to officially accept     deadlines – please see          Team is on hand to help.
our offer to study with us.     page 24 for more details.
                                                                You can email them at:
                                We’ll assess your application   isat@uea.ac.uk
                                and let you know how you
                                got on by email. If you’re
                                successful, we’ll send you
                                a link to officially accept
                                our offer to study with us.

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THIS IS
                 EXTENDING
                 YOUR STAY

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If you’re interested in studying at UEA for    We’re also happy to welcome
longer than the summer, why not really make    fee-paying international students.
the most of studying abroad? You can join us
                                               Find out more:
for a single semester or full academic year.
                                               uea.ac.uk/studyabroad/incoming
We welcome students from around the
world through our network of Study
Abroad partner universities.

 ACADEMIC YEAR DATES 2020–21

 AUTUMN SEMESTER 2020: 21 SEPTEMBER – 18 DECEMBER 2020
 APPLICATION DEADLINE: 1 JUNE 2020

 SPRING SEMESTER 2021: 18 JANUARY – 18 JUNE 2021
 APPLICATION DEADLINE: 31 OCTOBER 2020

 Contact us:
 T: +44 (0) 1603 591871
 E: visiting.uea@uea.ac.uk
 Blog: ueaontheroad.wordpress.com
 uea.ac.uk/studyabroad/incoming

 Connect with us:
   facebook.com/ueastudyabroadofficial
   @UEAStudyAbroad
   @ueastudyabroad
 #UEADoesStudyAbroad

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
     GROUP DISCOUNTS                          We might make changes to the
     AND EXCHANGE PLACES                      advertised courses and other information
                                              in this brochure. We’ve taken great care
     We’re pleased to discuss group           to give the most up-to-date information,
     discounts and potential exchange         which we believe is accurate at the time
                                              of going to press.
     possibilities for students interested
     in our Undergraduate International       We consider changes to courses
     Summer School modules.                   very carefully and try to minimise any
                                              changes. But it’s sometimes necessary to
                                              make changes – for example, to courses,
                                              available facilities or fees – because of
     GUEST LECTURERS AND                      staffing, financial, regulatory or academic
     FACULTY-LED PROGRAMMES                   reasons. For example, alterations may be
                                              caused by a change of law or regulatory
                                              requirements, industrial action, lack of
     Do you have faculty who want to teach    demand, key personnel leaving, a change
     abroad? We’ll be delighted to welcome    in government policy or funding, or
     your faculty members and faculty-led     a withdrawal or reduction of funding.
     programmes to UEA, and support the       You can stay up to date with any changes
     development of study programmes.         that could affect your application at
                                              uea.ac.uk/this-is/course-changes.
                                              Beyond our control
     CUSTOMISED PROGRAMMES                    Sometimes, circumstances beyond
                                              our control may interfere with our
     We have vast experience in creating      ability to deliver services in line with
     short-term customised programmes,        the descriptions we’ve provided.
                                              If this happens, we’ll do everything
     which can be tailored to your needs.     possible to minimise the disruption.
     This includes academic content, social
     activities, accommodation and            As long as we follow the obligations
                                              above, we’re not liable to students,
     catering. There may also be              applicants or any other person for any:
     opportunities to interact with other
     visiting summer study groups and         – L oss, costs, charges or expenses that
                                                 come out of the information in this
     current UEA students.                       brochure or its digital equivalent
                                              – Changes to this information
     UEA TASTER DAYS                          –D
                                                isruption or interference
                                               of the type described above.
     We can organise University taster        University terms and conditions,
     days for your group, including:          procedures, rules and regulations
     – Academic taster sessions               If you accept an offer to come
                                              to UEA, the offer is bound by
     – Personal statement workshops
                                              our terms and conditions at
     – Campus and accommodation tours         uea.ac.uk/this-is/legalstatements
     –	Opportunities to meet current
        UEA students and staff.

     Find out more by emailing:
     cipo@uea.ac.uk

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PARTNER AND
 AGENT INFORMATION

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         brochure please recycle it.

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