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Contents Meet the editors ...................06 Your student experience... 33 The essentials........................... 81 Images and descriptions used in this guide may include those which pre-dated Covid-19 mitigations, Norwich and Norfolk..........09 Where to live.............................51 Course listing........................ 102 and may not represent short-term restrictions (including face coverings, Your campus............................ 23 Careers....................................... 59 Important social distancing, accommodation Research.................................... 69 information............................... 111 bubbles and one-way systems) the University is required to undertake to ensure a Covid-secure environment. See our full campus map here: uea.ac.uk/about/ campus-map
1 2 Meet the editors Your UEA Guide 3 / Ellie 5 / Molly-Rose is edited by our Alongside my I study English student team. History and Lit with Creative 1 / Adeolu Politics studies, Writing, and work Outside my Media I am Treasurer in the SU shop of the History part time. I run 3 4 Studies degree, I am a BAME society and a local feminist representative for work part time. group and am the Politics society, I also help on part of Decolonise and I also take campus tours Literature, part in martial arts. and open days. Drama and Creative Writing. 2 / Alejandra 4 / Matthew I’m from Spain, I was born in 6 / Nyeem and am studying Wales, and I’m I’m studying a BA Art History with currently studying in Philosophy and Gallery and International History, and am Museum Studies. Relations and part of the UEA I’m the Social Politics. Outside Boxing committee. Secretary of the of study, I play I’m also involved in 5 6 Spanish society, rugby and write a Newcastle-based and a member for the university heritage project of many others. newspaper. with the Church Conservation Trust. 8
1 Norwich and Norfolk If you join us in Norfolk, we’ll introduce you to some of the UK’s most beautiful coastline and countryside. And to Norwich, a city where old and new collide. This is the perfect place to study because it’s afordable, friendly, accessible and eclectic. We can’t wait to welcome you home. 10 11
Norwich and Norfolk A city of culture The best thing You’ll follow cobbled lanes to visit about Norwich iconic medieval halls and watch the is the balance latest movie at a modern multiplex it provides cinema. Famous brands coexist between old on the high street with an ever- and new. changing line-up of pop-ups and independent shops, which are just getting started in the city. Find out more about Norwich There is a global and diverse community and Norfolk: that welcomes the fresh perspectives uea.ac.uk/ and vibrancy that students bring, uea-life/norwich and plenty of food options, whether -and-beyond you’re vegan or a meat-eater. Norwich is a place where industry and ideas can thrive. It was voted one of the best places to live by The Sunday Times in both 2019 and 2020. We think that’s because we celebrate arts, food, music and literature. Plus, every year, the events calendar for Norwich is epic. 13
Norwich and Norfolk Escaping the city Beyond the city, You can take a long walk from UEA to UEA is surrounded a bustling medieval village for lunch or by some of the go on a leisurely cycle along beautiful UK’s most idyllic coastal pathways. The great outdoors countryside. is on the doorstep of the campus, Exploring the giving you the opportunity to sail on the Norfolk coastline River Yare or explore the world-famous will bring you to Norfolk Broads by boat or on foot. This beaches and nature is an area of outstanding natural beauty, reserves and the made famous by literature. It has been country’s largest a source of inspiration to many writers, seal sanctuary. poets and artists through the years. It’s a fascinating landscape that provides opportunities for a variety of hobbies and activities. Norfolk is also home to many interesting towns: Cromer - which inspired Arthur Conan Doyle, Great Yarmouth - which features in David Copperfeld, and South Quay - described by Daniel Defoe as the ‘fnest in England, if not the world’. Norwich is Norfolk’s beating heart, while the rest of the county is a treat for the soul. 15
Norwich: Norwich and Norfolk student view Name: Coming from a big city, I didn’t Alejandra know if Norwich would feel too small, From: but it’s so lively and full of contrasts. Madrid, Spain It’s a vibrant and open-minded city Studying: that encourages diversity: great for Art History someone in the lgbtq+ community. with Gallery and Museum Studies I love exploring the urban art around Instagram: the city, and have tried diferent cafes @giin_25 all over Norwich. There is so much on ofer and apart from the well-known Chat to real venues, Norwich is full of hidden UEA students: gems such as the plantation garden. uea.ac.uk/ ask-a-student It is such a creative place and you never stop discovering new things. Read more student guides to Norwich: uea.ac.uk/uea-life/norwich -and-beyond#students 16 17
Norwich and Norfolk This is ’s UEA There’s so much to do when See more student guides you live in Norwich. Which of to Norwich our students’ top picks below and Norfolk: would you like to visit? uea.ac.uk/ uea-life/ Norwich: norwich-and- beyond The Lanes for Mousehold Heath #students independent for green spaces shops and stylish and relaxing walks boutiques Riverside for IMAX, The covered market bowling, trampolining for street food and restaurants and bric-a-brac St. Benedicts Street Chantry Place for trendy bars for big brands and and restaurants high-street names Norfolk: Wells-next-the-Sea The Broads for windswept for day boat trips natural beauty Blakeney Quay for Great Yarmouth for crabbing and trips fun seaside charm to see the seals 19
One of the best places Norwich and Norfolk to live in the UK The Sunday Times 2020 One of the most climate- friendly English cities Friends of the Earth 2019 The top vegetarian and most vegan- friendly city in the UK HufPost 2019 20 21
UEA – the heart Norwich and Norfolk of the action UEA campus You could take a boat to a countryside sits on the pub, or catch a taxi to the theatre in edge of Norwich, town. There are buses that go directly sandwiched to the city centre from the campus, or between the city it’s a safe two-mile bike ride. There’s a centre and the River park and ride for students who drive, Yare. Getting around and a coach pick-up point for anyone is easy, whether you travelling further. live on campus or commute to study It’s also easy to explore the towns, – there are lots of city and scenery around Norfolk. ways to travel and London is only two hours away and many diferent Cambridge is within easy reach, with routes to explore. direct links to both places by train and coach. There are direct fights to Europe and the rest of the world from Norwich Airport, which is 20 minutes from campus. Students come for a world-class education and they stay in Norwich because, from here, you can go anywhere. 23
2 Your campus UEA campus was designed with a vision – to create the ideal community environment. To build a place where work and life are perfectly balanced. To combine cutting-edge technology spaces for learning and a natural, picturesque habitat. To ensure that productivity and inspiration can thrive. 24 25
Your campus A mini city We know that, for UEA campus is lively and active many students, this and there’s always something will be the frst time happening. On The Street, you can living away from open a bank account, grab some home, and that’s a essentials, do laundry, get your bike big step. But all the fxed or grab a cofee. Nearby, you amenities you’re can register with a doctor or dentist. used to are nearby. The campus is inclusive and accessible for everyone. The multifaith centre welcomes denominations from around Discover more the world. There are ample spaces to about our campus: meet inside and out, to study in peace uea.ac.uk/ or in a group, and to get some mental uea-life/ and physical space. And the student campus-life services team is based here – on hand to make sure you have everything you need to feel and do well. You might even recognise the Sainsbury Centre, which featured in the latest Marvel flms. The campus is full of interesting places and people: students who live here, those who commute and plenty of friendly staf. 27
Everything you need The campus here We have more than 15 diferent places is like a town centre. to pick up a cofee or meal, depending There are lots of on where you are and what you fancy. places to choose We’re particularly into Zest on The Street from when you’re – it has a diverse street food menu of 28 meeting friends cuisines. There’s always plenty of variety, or getting food. but fsh and chips every Friday is a given. Every taste and Hang out in The Square to meet friends, meal is catered people-watch and soak up university life. for right here. Or relax in our green spaces and watch the world go by. Whether you’re after a beautiful view with your panini, a quick cup of (seriously good) cofee on your way to a lecture, or a hot home-prepared dinner to warm you up, you can fnd it on campus. Whatever you feel like, there’s a spot for you. Campus Kitchen outlets provide sustainable and environmentally friendly menus – good not only for looking after the planet but for students’ budgets too. 28
Your campus Fantastic facilities Students at UEA Our facilities are cutting edge come here to receive and we have invested in the very the best possible best technology and structures to education, and our support your learning. primary mission – our frst priority – The Library is open 24/7, providing is to provide you access to study space, PCs and printing, with the tools you as well as more than 800,000 books need to succeed. and journals. Our Digital Library gives you even more, with an online catalogue and eBook and journal access from wherever you are in the world. In our building you can use PCs or wireless to connect to free software and cloud storage, study individually or in groups, and use our study rooms equipped with IT and audiovisual kit. We make sure you have everything you need to make the best use of your study time, with no distractions. Find out more about our facilities: uea.ac.uk/uea-life/ campus-life/campus-facilities 31
Your campus: student view Name: The last year and a bit I have been Adeolu at UEA have been some of the most From: fun times in my life. London I have realised my love for nature Studying: and connecting with the outdoors – Media Studies walks by the lake on campus with Instagram: my girlfriend have been amazing @aj__b and are now a weekly occurrence. Chat to real Everything you need is here, and UEA students: there is something to suit all my uea.ac.uk/ moods. And trips into the city to ask-a-student explore new and unique places to eat has been wonderful – Norwich is a place you want to explore. Read more student guides to our campus: uea.ac.uk/uea-life/ campus-life#students 32 33
3 Your student experience The experiences you have at UEA will extend far beyond your studies. We know that there is life outside the lecture theatres, and that’s why we invest in activities and entertainment as well as libraries and classrooms. Making sure your experience at UEA is a good one is a vital measure of our success. 35
Your student experience Life beyond lectures When you join The wide range of extracurricular us at UEA, you activities available to you spans become part of everything from sports and events to a community. We clubs and societies. We’re confdent that are here to help you you will fnd your passion. For anyone make friends, fnd who is bringing something new to the hobbies and pursue campus, there’s also the potential to your interests. start a club of your own. Joining in is a really good way to get to know people and we’ve designed things so that this is as easy and welcoming as possible. This should be the most exciting part of the year, but we know that frst step can be daunting. The Students’ Union team is here to make sure you feel at home, with access to activities you love and people you can relate to. You’ll always get a warm welcome and might make some like-minded friends along the way. Find out more: uea.ac.uk/uea-life 36 37
Your student experience Students’ Union The Students’ Union The venue has a massive calendar of (SU) at Union House free events and activities, three bars, is a hive of activity global food, a live music venue, meeting designed to provide rooms, community spaces and a hub a social hub for of student support services. all our students. Every student who joins us is automatically signed up, so you’re already a member when you arrive. The main purpose of the SU is to represent students. That means socially, academically and personally. They’re literally here for you, on your side, working closely with the Schools and Faculties so that you’re always supported. They can help you with professional support on anything academic, or housing or welfare- related, as well as the fun stuf. Find out more: uea.su 38 39
Your student experience This is ’s UEA What are the most important Have more questions about things you want on campus? our campus? Why not speak to Shops for Sports facilities essentials a UEA student: Greenery Cafes and Library uea.ac.uk/ social spaces ask-a-student Other: Entertainment venues ------------------------------- What will you get involved in at UEA outside of your studies? What societies and clubs will you look into and join or set up? What else will make your student experience special? 41
Your student experience Clubs and societies Joining a club There are more than 250 societies or society is the at UEA. The range is massive – from perfect way to meet arts and anime to skateboarding, politics new people with a and Pokémon. There are also almost 60 shared interest or sports clubs, from American football hobby. Both clubs to martial arts, watersports and yoga. and societies are You can meet up to discuss or explore, open to anyone practise and engage. This is a great way who wants to join. to celebrate your interests and broaden your horizons. Clubs and society groups are integral to the social calendar at UEA, hosting events and activities open to everyone. Even if you don’t feel like committing to a club, you can attend dinners, street markets, fun runs and loads more throughout the year to meet the people involved. We also help student communities to set up and run their own clubs and societies – so, if you have an idea for something new, you know where to come. Find out more: uea.su/opportunities 43
Your student experience: student view Name: From my frst visit to UEA, I was Chris really impressed with how friendly From: everyone was. My course was Oxfordshire exactly what I wanted. I got involved in baseball; I liked the teamwork Studied: History and Politics and camaraderie, and it gave me something to do at the weekends. Career: Smart Cities I also worked at Concrete, the student Reporter, newspaper – I wrote about lots of Industry Drive, things, edited and took the lead at Washington D.C. times. It was absolutely the best thing I did at UEA and the work I did there Chat to real has defnitely helped me in my career. UEA students: uea.ac.uk/ I’d defnitely recommend getting ask-a-student involved in as much as possible – you never know how it’s going to turn out. Find out more about student life: uea.ac.uk/uea-life 44 45
Your student experience Entertainment Massive gigs, A-list Entertainment means diferent line-ups, parties, things to diferent people, but the SU music, cinema, has something to suit every kind of dance – the list social butterfy (or social caterpillar). is ENORMOUS. Entertainment at Previous artists to appear at the SU UEA is non-stop; include Stormzy, Coldplay and Wolf Alice. there are days out, It hosts more than 50 gigs a year, and discussion clubs, the Sainsbury Centre puts on art talks, sports, shows, talks, flms and special events. shows… there’s The parties we have are epic, iconic and too much to list, unforgettable – the Welcome Ball is the but here’s a taste… frst of the year and 3,000 students get involved. We have an annual Derby Day Find out more: against Essex University. At the end of the year, we wind down with a massive ueaticket bookings.co.uk/ festival-style ball that our graduates whats-on remember forever. And this is just what’s happening on campus. Norwich city centre has another even longer list of events to add to your calendar. 46 47
Sport and ftness We’ve got a The University Sportspark is a dedicated sports multimillion-pound development department, a with a gymnastics centre and an Sportspark and eight-lane swimming pool. the Active Campus initiative to support There is also an international-standard the pursuit of athletics track, a climbing wall, foodlit sport and ftness. football pitches, tennis courts and a We encourage state-of-the-art ftness gym. The teams, everyone to join clubs and classes you can join (of which in and stay active, there are more than 300) include the whatever you’re into. classics like football, cricket and rugby, as well as some more unusual exploits like Find out more about dodgeball, fencing and Ultimate Frisbee. the Sportspark: All our activities are available to everyone, sportspark.co.uk from amateurs to Olympians. For us, the most important thing is taking part, feeling included and staying healthy. 48
Your student experience Support and wellbeing Your wellness is Your physical wellness is supported our top priority (and by our on-campus medical centre. hopefully yours too). They have a full range of services There are loads of and experts, including doctors, teams and services physiotherapists and a travel clinic. dedicated to every There’s also a dentist and a pharmacy. aspect of health, so be sure to use Your mental wellness and overall them if you need to. wellbeing is equally vital and there are multiple systems in place to help you thrive. These include settling-in services Find out more: for when you arrive – like orientation, uea.ac.uk/uea-life/ wellbeing support and faith services – student-support to make sure you’re secure and set up, and ongoing support like disability assistance, mental health support and fnancial advice. There are student and residential life teams who help you navigate the non-academic needs of starting university, and there’s a wellbeing team embedded in every Faculty, as well as a Talking Therapies team and a buddy(su) scheme, so you always have someone to talk to. 50 51
4 Where to live Your new home should be somewhere you feel safe, secure and satisfed. You’re probably thinking about location, budget and style. Whatever your parameters, there’s defnitely a spot here to suit you. 52 53
Where to live: Where to live student view Name: With so many accommodation Ellie options, you can choose one that suits From: your personality. I’m a homebody and Sufolk enjoy a peaceful place to live, so the UEA Village was defnitely right for me. Studying: History and Politics It felt like a home away from home, and the short stroll to the campus is really Chat to real nice and woke me up in the mornings! UEA students: uea.ac.uk/ You meet so many great people ask-a-student through living together, and at UEA in general. I’ve made great connections with life-long friends, and have really grown into my own person and transitioned into an independent adult. Find out what accommodation is right for you: uea.ac.uk/uea-life/accommodation 54
Where to live Your new home The accommodation Our options are comfortable, interesting range at UEA has and designed to suit all budgets – it just something to suit all depends on what you like. According to sorts of needs. You the NatWest Student Living Index 2020, can decide between Norwich is one of the most afordable on or of campus, cities for students, so you’re going to modern or historical, get good value whatever you decide. country or city. We have twice won the Whatuni Student Choice award for accommodation, and Take a look we also have a Green Gown award for at all our sustainability in the built environment. accommodation That’s because our most recent options: buildings have been designed to uea.ac.uk/ promote emissions reduction and uea-life/ sustainability. Students who move to accommodation the UEA campus can choose between an excellent variety of set-ups and locations. If you have any questions about accommodation choices, you can contact a student adviser or the accommodation team. It’s natural to have questions and it’s also normal to be excited (or nervous!), especially if this is your frst time leaving home. 57
Campus couch Where to live or city mouse? The Ziggurats are Sufolk Walk, The University Village, the iconic fats you’ll Nelson Court… these are addresses probably recognise that will soon be familiar to you. But from images of how to choose? Our accommodation UEA. They are one fnder helps you search through a of many on-campus series of questions: Do you prefer options and they en suite or a shared bathroom? More ofer stunning fatmates or fewer? Start there and views and a also check out video tours of the variety of sharing options available that suit your budget. arrangements. If you want to immerse yourself in city life, check out Pablo Fanque See where you might like to live: House, which is managed by Homes for Students and provides studios and uea.ac.uk/uea-life/ en suite rooms in the heart of Norwich. accommodation/ accommodation- Because this is such a student- fnder friendly city, you will also fnd loads of houseshare options. These are with private landlords, but do contact the Students’ Union Advice Centre if you have any questions, or need advice. And commuting to campus is easy if you prefer not to live on site. 58 59
5 Careers At UEA, we prepare our students for life, not just for studies. CareerCentral is a service dedicated to broadening horizons, building experience, exploring options and increasing confdence. Our careers work is twofold – we help you maximise your employability, and we help employers fnd their ideal employees. 60 61
The world of work Careers UEA students CareerCentral ofers a massive array represent an of services to help with all aspects of amazing talent the job search, from fnding roles and pool to future building CVs to establishing your ideal employers and career pathway. From the frst day organisations. of study to long past graduation, we Our careers work with you to make sure you’re support service aware of options and opportunities. helps students become some We know employability is of the most important to you. We have an employable enormous number of resources graduates around. both online and in real life. From the 2017–18 cohort, 80% of our graduates were in ‘highly-skilled’ work or signifcant further study just over a year after graduation. Our graduates are excellent ambassadors for the UEA experience. To fnd out more, visit: uea.ac.uk/about/alumni-and- supporters/careers 62 63
Build your profle Careers How can you turn There are loads of opportunities to start ambition into job building your portfolio of experience and ofers? The journey expertise. And there are many ways to to your dream job showcase your character, interests and is likely to be made abilities to prospective employers before of many steps. even entering the job market. For those But you can start just starting out, we ofer guidance in long before you many forms, such as: jump onto the career ladder. – Jobs fairs – Confdence workshops – CV-building schemes – Interview practice – Mentoring These are all small steps in the bigger picture. You can also travel abroad, take internships and volunteer. Your time at UEA isn’t just about studying – it’s about becoming equipped for life and for the work that will fulfl your ambitions. 64 65
Study Abroad Careers Imagine a year in The benefts of a term, semester the mountains or or full year abroad are so wide – a term in Tokyo. a chance to make international Study Abroad is a connections, absorb new perspectives programme that on your subject and discover new ways connects UEA of learning. The programme at UEA students to the spans the planet, with partnerships rest of the world. with all kinds of universities all over the world. Visit our Study Abroad webpages for some unbelievable Chat to the dedicated Study Abroad team to photography. This is more than a discuss the possibilities change of scene – travel abroad is a and get the most out way to break out of your comfort zone, of your adventure. face your fears and prove to yourself Find out more: (and future employers) that you’re an uea.ac.uk/ adventurer, an explorer, a pioneer! studyabroad The Study Abroad section on our website also hosts insightful blogs and honest testimonials from students who have spent time abroad. Find out more about their experiences and the lessons they learned. 67
Careers: student view Careers Name: I am part of a community exploring Jessie the central Arctic Ocean ecosystem, From: aiming to guide society in future Norfolk decisions regarding climate change. Studying: My degree at UEA put me in close MNatSci contact with a wide network of Natural Sciences researchers, many of whom are Career: passionate about making a positive Postdoctoral impact on the world. I only had to ask Researcher, during my undergraduate degree, and UiT - The Arctic I was given many opportunities to be University of Norway part of exciting, meaningful research. Despite working in some of the most Chat to real remote parts of the planet, I still UEA students: fnd myself collaborating with the uea.ac.uk/ connections I made while I was at UEA. ask-a-student Discover more about our careers support: uea.ac.uk/about/alumni- and-supporters/careers 68 69
6 Research with impact Research is about inspiration, learning, fexing your curiosity, applying imagination and, with us behind you, contributing solutions to life’s most important challenges. UEA is an exciting place to be – a place where your work can and will have a tangible impact. Join us at the forefront of global research. 71
Thinking Without Borders Research Thinking Without We have some of the world’s fnest Borders is the facilities and brightest minds working name we’ve given together every day to discover new to the combined ways to change the world for the projects happening better. Whether it’s through policy at UEA. It describes change, research and development of our approach to technology, working with organisations bringing together like the British Red Cross to get clean disciplines in new water to children, or contributing and exciting ways to the Intergovernmental Panel to address existing on Climate Change (IPCC) with and emerging trusted climate change data. global challenges. Research at UEA doesn’t happen in isolation – it’s not just teachers and Find out more students tinkering with ideas. This is about Thinking the combination of many departments, Without Borders at: organisations, companies, industries, uea.ac.uk/thinking- groups and individuals working without-borders together and providing real insights and solutions to critical global problems. Our research home is Norwich, but we make waves around the world. 72 73
What will you do? Research What is your area – We can show the connection of interest? Is it between carrying water and carbon, water, educational inequality. wars or words? Are you data-driven or – Of all of the universities in the world, intrigued by ice? we’ve made the most substantial Given the resources, and sustained contribution to the what would you do? IPCC across disciplines. – Our lab technicians saved us 60,000 litres of water a year by pioneering a way to adapt condensers in our chemistry and pharmacy labs. – We have a silent feet of underwater robots, slowly revealing the ocean’s secrets hundreds of metres below the surface. – We impact on a national level through infuencing Government and policymakers to safeguard children. 74 75
Led by experts Research The lecturers and Learning here isn’t a singular teachers that you’ll purpose – it’s a process that spans meet are world many opportunities, maximising your experts. They join us experience. The long-established at UEA to facilitate links we have with international your learning organisations and research councils journey, and both around the world give you instant your personal and access to ideas, people and institutes. professional development. You will meet and mingle with experts and groundbreaking thinkers, who will welcome your fresh perspective. It’s our people that make UEA unique. People like you, who aren’t scared to push things forward. Are you ready to follow in the footsteps of Nobel Prize winners like geneticist Sir Paul Nurse and novelist Sir Kazuo Ishiguro? Prof Ben Garrod, Our research is in the top 50 Professor of Evolutionary worldwide (Times Higher Education Biology and Science World University Rankings 2019) Engagement. Biologist, and Norwich is a top 10 UK conservationist, author and award- city for highly cited researchers winning broadcaster. (Clarivate Analytics 2018). 76 77
Research: student view Name: I came to UEA because lectures Darrell and practical sessions were led by From: scientists at the forefront of their Norfolk respective felds. It meant I could study at the absolute limit of our Studying: Biological Sciences life sciences knowledge, while also learning the basics. Career: Lecturer I didn’t know what career I wanted when I started, but in my second year Chat to real I attended a lecture that blew my mind. UEA students: uea.ac.uk/ After the lecture, I started working ask-a-student in the Professor’s lab in my spare time because I was so inspired. It was thanks to that experience that I’m now a research active Lecturer myself, and have recently had a paper published that works towards helping identify and treat childhood bone cancer. Find out more about Darrell’s research: uea.ac.uk/stories/ uea-alumni-in-2020-part-2 78
Facilities and resources UEA is at the heart You’ll join a thriving community of – The Zuckerman Institute for of the Norwich researchers, innovators and students, Connective Environmental Research Park, working together to develop new Research (ZICER) which is one of knowledge and solutions – fusing the – The Centre for Ocean and Europe’s largest latest thinking from across the sciences, Atmospheric Sciences (COAS) collaborative social sciences, medicine, health and – The Biomedical Research Centre research sites and arts and humanities. The Park invests (BMRC) and imaging suites home to some of more than £130 million in research – Drama studio and music centre the fnest minds every year and is a combination of – Two new laboratories for and best facilities multiple cutting-edge facilities: energy research in the world. – Productivity East – the £7.4 million – The New Science Building home for engineering, technology for science and engineering and business management, which Explore our campus facilities: – Quadram Institute – a centre opens in summer 2021. for food and health research uea.ac.uk/uea-life/ – Sleep and Brain Research Unit campus-life/ – Bob Champion Research and Check out the virtual tour at: campus-facilities Education Building for cancer, uea.ac.uk/about/engineering/ physiological and defciency productivity-east-virtual-tour disease research laboratories – Bespoke television studio and fnishing suites 80 81
7 The essentials On the next few pages, you will fnd the information you need to start your UEA journey. But if you’re unsure or need more detail, please get in touch. Our current students are available through ‘Ask a Student’ on our website to answer questions about university life. And ‘Ask an Academic’ gives you a direct line to course leaders who can talk you through your choices, and advisers to help you with the nitty-gritty detail. 82 83
Visiting us Join us for Open days are a chance to meet staf an open day: and students and have a chat about Sat 3 what they love most about UEA. July 2021 You can fnd out more about Sat 4 your chosen subject, explore the September 2021 campus and look around some of Sat 23 the facilities. In 2021, some elements October 2021 of the open days will be virtual and Sat 20 some will be in person – but, either November 2021 way, you’ll be able to discover everything UEA has to ofer. Find out more: If you are ofered a place, you will uea.ac.uk/visit also receive an invitation to your Applicant Day. This is an exclusive opportunity to take a tour around our diverse campus and fnd out more about your new home and School of Study. Applicant Days are also a great chance to explore the city and surrounding neighbourhood. 84
This is The essentials ’s UEA Choosing the right university is Discover more information on tough – so make sure your thoughts making the are clear before you start looking. right decision: uea.ac.uk/study/ What are the key things you information-for/ young-people/ want your course to offer? webinars What facilities do you need, and does UEA have them? Here are a few things our student editors recommend you make time for at an open day: C heck out Go to the the Library Sportspark Visit the Sainsbury Try and find the Centre and the LCR buildings you’d Watch out for be studying in the statues around campus 86 87
Step 1 1 Understanding 2 Scholarships 3 How to Understanding the fees and bursaries apply for The essentials your course the fees Likely tuition fee The price of going to university is split competitive rents. Norwich is a really Find out more cost per year: between course fees and living costs. UEA good city in terms of value (it’s in the about your £9,250* fees are roughly £9,250 per year, depending top 10 for afordability in the NatWest funding options: Earnings per on infation.* UK students don’t pay fees up Student Living Index 2020). You can uea.ac.uk/ year before you front. Instead, they will form your tuition also access CareerCentral for fexible study/fees- start paying fee loan, which you only repay once you’ve jobs that will help to keep your daily and-funding/ back loans: graduated and have started earning above fnances ticking over. funding-options £27,295 (from April 2021) a certain amount (£27,295 from April 2021). This might be your frst time taking loans Example Living costs are also going to be part of out and that can be daunting. In the long repayment: your everyday life. They include the basics term, your student loan won’t afect £20 per month like rent, bills, textbooks, food, drink and your credit rating and repayments will (based on travel, but also tickets, clothes, subscriptions, only kick in when you can aford it. illustrative equipment and all the stuf that keeps you up earnings of £30,000 pa) and active. To help manage those costs, you can apply for a maintenance loan which, like Find out more and talk to other the fees loan, only needs repaying once you students and advisers about how loans are earning above the repayment threshold. are managed and what you’re entitled to: The maintenance loan amount will vary student.fnance@uea.ac.uk depending on your household income. Living costs vary from person to person and *Please note that tuition fees increase annually for all students (UK there are lots of money-saving tips and tricks undergraduate fees, whose rates are regulated by the UK Government, are amended in line with any alteration advised by the UK Government). you can check out. At UEA, there’s free For subsequent years of study, fee increases will not exceed 4% or the internet on campus, afordable shops and percentage increase of the appropriate UK Government regulated fee. 88 89
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Faculty of Arts and The essentials Humanities The study of Arts and Humanities Our schools: is all about exploring how humans Art, Media and create and shape their shared world, American Studies and everything in it – language and History literature, culture and society, flm and media, and society and government. Interdisciplinary Institute for In studying these things at UEA, we the Humanities cultivate inclusivity, as well as ambition. We work with arts, media, heritage and Literature, Drama and political organisations, both nationally Creative Writing and internationally, to help reinvent our world for the better. Politics, Philosophy, We give you the confdence to Language and shape your own future and make your Communication mark on the world, because some of Studies tomorrow’s careers don’t even exist View all of our yet. We are a place for the courageous courses at: and the compassionate – for those who uea.ac.uk/ can think critically, communicate clearly, course-fnder act creatively and listen carefully. Does that sound like you? 97
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Courses A—C A-Level IB Entry BTEC Award Entry Entry Key 2022 entry A-Level IB Entry BTEC Award Entry Entry Key Accounting and Finance ABB 32 DDM BSc Business Analytics and Management ABB 32 DDM BSc Accounting and Finance with a Year Abroad ABB 32 DDM BSc A Business Analytics and Management ABB 32 DDM BSc A Accounting and Finance with a Year in Industry ABB 32 DDM BSc I with a Year Abroad Business Analytics and Management Accounting and Management ABB 32 DDM BSc ABB 32 DDM BSc I with a Year in Industry Accounting and Management Business and Human Resource Management ABB 32 DDM BA ABB 32 DDM BSc A with a Year Abroad Business and Human Resource Accounting and Management ABB 32 DDM BA A ABB 32 DDM BSc I Management with a Year Abroad with a Year in Industry Business and Human Resource Actuarial & Data Science AAA 34 DDD MMath ABB 32 DDM BA I Management with a Year in Industry Actuarial Science with a Year Abroad AAB 33 DDD BSc A Business Economics ABB 32 DDM BSc Actuarial Science with a Year in Industry AAB 33 DDD BSc I Business Economics with a Placement Year AAB 33 DDD BSc I Actuarial Science AAB 33 DDD BSc Business Economics with a Year Abroad AAB 33 DDD BSc A Adult Nursing BBC 30 DMM BSc Business Finance and Economics ABB 32 DDM BSc American and English Literature - 3 years BBB 31 DDM BA S Business Finance and Economics AAB 33 DDD BSc I American and English Literature - 4 years BBB 31 DDM BA A with a Placement Year Business Finance and Economics American History BBB 31 DDM BA A AAB 33 DDD BSc A with a Year Abroad American Literature with Creative Writing AAB 33 DDD BA A Business Finance and Management ABB 32 DDM BSc American Studies - 3 years BBB 31 DDM BA S Business Finance and Management ABB 32 DDM BSc A American Studies - 4 years BBB 31 DDM BA A with a Year Abroad Business Finance and Management American Studies with a Foundation Year CCC 28 MMM BA F ABB 32 DDM BSc I with a Year in Industry Archaeology, Anthropology and Art History ABB 32 DDM BA S Business Information Systems BBB 31 DDM BSc Archaeology, Anthropology, Business Information Systems AAB 33 DDD BA A BBB 31 DDM BSc I & Art History with a Year Abroad with a Year in Industry Biochemistry BBB 31 DDM BSc Business Management ABB 32 DDM BA Biochemistry AAB 33 DDD MSci Business Management with a Year Abroad ABB 32 DDM BA A Biochemistry with a Foundation Year CCC 28 MMM BSc F Business Management with a Year in Industry ABB 32 DDM BA I Biochemistry with a Year Abroad AAB 33 DDD MSci A Chemistry BBB 31 DDM BSc Biochemistry with a Year in Industry ABB 32 DDM BSc I Chemistry AAB 33 DDD MChem Biological Sciences BBB 31 DDM BSc Chemistry with a Year Abroad AAB 33 DDD MChem A Biological Sciences with a Foundation Year CCC 28 MMM BSc F Chemistry with a Foundation Year CCC 28 MMM BSc F Biological Sciences with a Year Abroad ABB 32 DDM BSc A Chemistry with a Year in Industry AAB 33 DDD MChem I Biological Sciences with a Year in Industry ABB 32 DDM BSc I Children's Nursing BBB 31 DDM BSc Biological Sciences AAB 33 DDD MSci Cognitive Psychology ABB 32 DDM BSc Biomedicine ABB 32 DDM BSc Cognitive Psychology AAB 33 DDD MSci Broadcast and Multi-media Journalism BBB 31 DDM BA Cognitive Psychology with a Placement Year AAB 33 DDD BSc I Key A F I S Cognitive Psychology with a Year Abroad ABB 32 DDM BSc A Year Abroad Foundation Year in Industry/ Semester Computational Psychology AAB 33 DDD BSc option Year Placement Abroad option 104 Year option 105
Courses C—G A-Level IB Entry BTEC Award Entry Entry Key 2022 entry A-Level IB Entry BTEC Award Entry Entry Key Computer Systems Engineering BBB 31 DDM BEng Education with a Year Abroad BBB 31 DDM BA A Computer Systems Engineering Energy Engineering BBB 31 DDM BEng BBB 31 DDM BEng I with a Year in Industry Energy Engineering Computing and Creative Technologies BBB 31 DDM BSc ABB 32 DDM BEng with Environmental Management Computing and Creative Technologies Energy Engineering AAB 33 DDD MEng BBB 31 DDM BSc I with a Year in Industry Engineering BBB 31 DDM BEng Computing Science BBB 31 DDM BSc Engineering AAB 33 DDD MEng Computing Science AAB 33 DDD MComp Engineering with a Foundation Year CCC 28 MMM BEng F Computing Science with a Foundation Year CCC 28 MMM BSc F Engineering with a Year in Industry BBB 31 DDM BEng I Computing Science with a Year in Industry BBB 31 DDM BSc I Engineering with a Year in Industry AAB 33 DDD MEng I Computing Science with a Year Abroad AAB 33 DDD MComp A, S English Literature ABB 32 DDM BA S Creative Writing and English Literature AAA 34 DDD BA S English Literature with a Foundation Year CCC 28 MMM BA F Culture, Literature and Politics BBB 31 DDM BA S English Literature and Drama BBB 31 DDM BA S Developmental Psychology ABB 32 DDM BSc English Literature and Philosophy BBB 31 DDM BA S Developmental Psychology AAB 33 DDD MSci English Literature with Creative Writing AAA 34 DDD BA S Developmental Psychology AAB 33 DDD BSc I Environmental Sciences BBB 31 DDM BSc with a Placement Year Developmental Psychology Environmental Sciences AAB 33 DDD MSci A ABB 32 DDM BSc A with a Year Abroad Environmental Sciences with a Foundation Year CCC 28 MMM BSc F Drama BBB 31 DDM BA S Environmental Sciences with a Placement Year ABB 32 DDM BSc I Drama and Creative Writing ABB 32 DDM BA S Environmental Sciences with a Year Abroad AAB 33 DDD MSci A Ecology and Conservation BBB 31 DDM BSc Environmental Sciences BBB 31 DDM BSc Ecology and Conservation with a Year Abroad ABB 32 DDM BSc A and International Development Economics ABB 32 DDM BSc Film and Television Production BBB 31 DDM BA S Economics with a Placement Year AAB 33 DDD BSc I Film and Television Studies BBB 31 DDM BA S Economics with a Year Abroad AAB 33 DDD BSc A Film and Television Studies CCC 28 MMM BA F with a Foundation Year Economics and Finance ABB 32 DDM BSc Film Studies and English Literature BBB 31 DDM BA S Economics and Finance AAB 33 DDD MSci Geography BBB 31 DDM BA Economics and Finance with a Placement Year AAB 33 DDD BSc I Geography BBB 31 DDM BSc Economics and Finance with a Year Abroad AAB 33 DDD BSc A Geography with a Placement Year ABB 32 DDM BA I Economics with Accountancy ABB 32 DDM BSc Geography with a Placement Year ABB 32 DDM BSc I Economics with Accountancy AAB 33 DDD BSc I Geography and International Development ABB 32 DDM BA with a Placement Year Economics with Accountancy Geography and International Development AAB 33 DDD BSc A CCC 28 MMM BA F with a Year Abroad with a Foundation Year Education BBB 31 DDM BA Geography and International Development ABB 32 DDM BA I with a Placement Year Geography and International Development Key A F I S ABB 32 DDM BA with Overseas Placement Year Abroad Foundation Year in Industry/ Semester option Year Placement Abroad option 106 Year option 107
Courses G—L A-Level IB Entry BTEC Award Entry Entry Key 2022 entry A-Level IB Entry BTEC Award Entry Entry Key Geography and International Development International Development and the Environment ABB 32 DDM BSc ABB 32 DDM BA A with Year Abroad International Development and the ABB 32 DDM BSc I Geology with Geography BBB 31 DDM BSc Environment with a Placement Year Geology with Geography AAB 33 DDD MSci International Development and the ABB 32 DDM BSc Environment with Overseas Placement Geology with Geography with a Placement year ABB 32 DDM BSc I International Development and the Geology with Geography with a Year Abroad AAB 33 DDD MSci A ABB 32 DDM BSc A Environment with a Year Abroad Geophysics ABB 32 DDM BSc International Development Management ABB 32 DDM BA Geophysics AAB 33 DDD MSci International Development Management ABB 32 DDM BA I Geophysics with a Placement Year ABB 32 DDM BSc I with a Placement Year Geophysics with a Year Abroad AAB 33 DDD MSci A International Development Management ABB 32 DDM BA A with a Year Abroad History BBB 31 DDM BA S International Development with Anthropology ABB 32 DDM BA History with a Foundation Year CCC 28 MMM BA F International Development with History and Film Studies BBB 31 DDM BA S ABB 32 DDM BA I Anthropology with a Placement Year History and History of Art ABB 32 DDM BA S International Development with ABB 32 DDM BA Anthropology with Overseas Placement History and Politics ABB 32 DDM BA S International Development with History of Art ABB 32 DDM BA S ABB 32 DDM BA A Anthropology with a Year Abroad History of Art with a Foundation Year CCC 28 MMM BA F International Development with Economics ABB 32 DDM BA History of Art with a Year Abroad AAB 33 DDD BA A International Development with ABB 32 DDM BA History of Art and Literature ABB 32 DDM BA S Economics and Overseas Placement History of Art with Gallery and Museum Studies ABB 32 DDM BA S International Development with ABB 32 DDM BA A Economics with a Year Abroad Intercultural Communication BBB 31 DDM BA S International Development with with Business Management ABB 32 DDM BA I Economics with a Placement Year Intercultural Communication with Business CCC 28 MMM BA F International Development with Politics ABB 32 DDM BA Management with a Foundation Year International Business Management ABB 32 DDM BA International Development with ABB 32 DDM BA I Politics with a Placement Year International Business Management ABB 32 DDM BA A International Development with with a Year Abroad ABB 32 DDM BA Politics with Overseas Placement International Business Management ABB 32 DDM BA I International Development with with a Year in Industry ABB 32 DDM BA A Politics with a Year Abroad International Development ABB 32 DDM BA International Relations BBB 31 DDM BA S International Development CCC 28 MMM BA F International Relations and Modern History BBB 31 DDM BA S with a Foundation Year International Development International Relations and Modern Languages ABB 32 DDM BA A ABB 32 DDM BA I with a Placement Year International Relations and Politics BBB 31 DDM BA S International Development Law AAB 33 DDD LLB ABB 32 DDM BA with Overseas Placement Law with American Law AAA 34 N/A LLB A International Development with a Year Abroad ABB 32 DDM BA A Law with Criminology AAB 33 DDD LLB Key A F I S Law with European Legal Systems ABB 32 DDM LLB A Year Abroad Foundation Year in Industry/ Semester option Year Placement Abroad option 108 Year option 109
Courses L—P A-Level IB Entry BTEC Award Entry Entry Key 2022 entry A-Level IB Entry BTEC Award Entry Entry Key Liberal Arts AAB 33 DDD BA S Modern Language with BBB 31 DDM BA A Management Studies (4 years) Liberal Arts with a Placement Year AAB 33 DDD BA I Modern Languages (Double languages) BBB 31 DDM BA A Liberal Arts with a Year Abroad AAB 33 DDD BA A Modern Languages with Management Literature and History BBB 31 DDM BA S BBB 31 DDM BA A Studies (Double languages) Marine Sciences ABB 32 DDM BSc Molecular Biology and Genetics BBB 31 DDM BSc Marine Sciences AAB 33 DDD MSci Natural Sciences AAA 34 DDD BSc Marine Sciences with a Placement Year ABB 32 DDM BSc I Natural Sciences A*AA 35 D*DD MNatSci Marine Sciences with a Year Abroad AAB 33 DDD MSci A Natural Sciences with a Placement Year AAA 34 DDD BSc I Marketing and Management ABB 32 DDM BA Natural Sciences with a Year Abroad A*AA 35 D*DD BSc A Marketing and Management with a Year Abroad ABB 32 DDM BA A Occupational Therapy BBB 31 DDM BSc Marketing and Management Operating Department Practice BCC 29 DMM BSc ABB 32 DDM BA I with a Year in Industry Paramedic Science ABB 32 DDM BSc Master of Mathematics AAA 34 DDD MMath PE, Sport and Health ABB 32 DDM BSc Master of Mathematics with a Year Abroad AAA 34 DDD MMath A Pharmacology and Drug Discovery BBB 31 DDM BSc Mathematics AAB 33 DDD BSc Pharmacology and Drug Discovery AAB 33 DDD MSci Mathematics with a Foundation Year CCC 28 MMM BSc F Pharmacology and Drug Discovery Mathematics with a Placement Year AAB 33 DDD BSc I CCC 28 MMM BSc F with a Foundation Year Media and International Development ABB 32 DDM BA Pharmacy ABB 32 DDM MPharm Media and International Development Pharmacy with a Foundation Year CCC 28 MMM MPharm F ABB 32 DDM BA A wiith a Year Abroad Pharmacy with a Placement Year ABB 32 DDM MPharm I Media and International Development ABB 32 DDM BA I with a Placement Year Philosophy BBB 31 DDM BA S Media and International Development Philosophy with a Foundation Year CCC 28 MMM BA F ABB 32 DDM BA with Overseas Placement Philosophy and History ABB 32 DDM BA S Media Studies BBB 31 DDM BA S Philosophy and Politics ABB 32 DDM BA S Medicine AAA 36 N/A MBBS Philosophy, Politics and Economics ABB 32 DDM BA Medicine with a Gateway Year BBB 32 DDM MBBS F Philosophy, Politics and Economics AAB 33 DDD BA I Mental Health Nursing BBC 30 DMM BSc with a Placement Year Microbiology BBB 31 DDM BSc Philosophy, Politics and Economics AAB 33 DDD BA A with a Year Abroad Microbiology with a Placement Year ABB 32 DDM BSc I Physical Activity and Health ABB 32 DDM BSc Midwifery ABB 32 DDM BSc Physical Activity and Health with a Year Abroad ABB 32 DDM BSc A Modern History BBB 31 DDM BA S Modern Language Physical Education ABB 32 DDM BSc ABB 32 DDM BA S (3 year option French or Spanish) Physical Education with a Year Abroad ABB 32 DDM BSc A Modern Language (4 years) BBB 31 DDM BA A Physical Education, Sport and Health ABB 32 DDM BSc A with a Year Abroad Physics ABB 31 DDM BSc Key A F I S Physics AAB 33 DDD MPhys Year Abroad Foundation Year in Industry/ Semester option Year Placement Abroad option 110 Year option 111
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