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ESSEX Undergraduate Prospectus 2019
For you. By us.
Rated 15th
for the most
Gold international
student community
Teaching Excellence Times Higher Education World
Framework 2017 University Rankings 2017
THIS IS US Top 15 4th
in the UK for
ACCORDING
for overall student
spend on services
satisfaction
and facilities
National Student Survey,
TO THE
2017 English mainstream Times Good University
universities Guide 2018
STATISTICS 25th
in the UK for
Top 25
in the Times
research quality
Times Good University Times Good University
Guide 2018 Guide 2018
What the stats tell you is that at Essex we put equal emphasis on
teaching and research. Our academics are daring, visionary thinkers
who participate in internationally recognised research. They teach our
students everything they learn because they want to inspire a new
But what are the stories behind
generation of experts – your generation. the statistics?
2 3
YOUR ESSEX, YOUR WAY WELCOME HOME
Breaking news is Clothing with a Colchester Campus 42 Our Students’ Union 54
making me 8 conscience 14
Lauren Dorling, BA Multimedia Journalism, Fashion-fan Aaron Jones on being an Southend Campus 46 Essex living 56
on why studying a subject she loves makes ethical entrepreneur Alex Maxam, BA Multimedia Journalism,
all the difference Your new home 50 on his favourite things to do around Essex
The appliance of science 16 Find out about University accommodation
Be who you are 10 Read how Salma Alarefi made the grade
Essex graduate Jamie Raines talks about from Year 0 to PhD
life at the University as a transgender
student Fancy a byte? 18 MAKE IT HAPPEN
Alumnus Ankit Mehrotra on life at Essex
Acting up 12 and the launch of his own app Open Days 60 Fees and funding 66
East 15 graduate Robyn Grant shares how
she made it into the limelight Apply to us 62
IT’S ALL HERE FOR YOU OUR COURSES
Our facilities 22 Think about it 30 All our courses 68 Our UK partners 176
Discover our brand new labs, sports Get involved with research and topical
facilities and more debate with the THINK series Essex Pathways 168 Our great location 178
Our Year 0 courses
Library view 24 Go to work 32 Important information 180
Will Whitehead, BA American Studies, on Employability at Essex; earn money, build Enough about us, we’d love to
how he learns at Essex your CV and kickstart your career hear from you 174 Index, credits and contact
details 182
Make something 25 Your support 34
Perry James, BA Drama, on getting creative How we can help
Goal digging 26 World class 36
Go for gold or just get off the sofa – there’s International students at Essex
something sporty for everyone at Essex
And when it’s all over 38
Dive in 28 Essex forever; graduation and beyond
Travel and learn new languages the
Essex way
Our towers by night.
4 5
Photo credit: Andrew Watkinson, @ajrwphotographer. Essex student.
YOUR
ESSEX,
YOUR
WAY
At Essex you’re more Our students make us what we are. When we say Essex dares
to be different we can only make this claim because our students
than a student, you’re
consistently choose to live life their own way.
Choose Essex for an education that’s focused on you. Study here for
a member. Someone
more than a great degree. Learn to value opinions that differ and
develop the confidence to make your own decisions.
with genuine licence See through our students’ eyes. Read their own stories about life at
Essex and meet the alumni we think of as inspirational. These are
the people who defy convention, stop to ask why and never give up.
to shape what we do. Read on and perhaps you’ll start to see how you can make our Essex,
your Essex.
Studying at Essex. Dreaming of making a difference.
6 7
Photo credit: Michael Tsangaris, @michael_ts_. Essex student.
Lauren Dorling spent her summer working
at the BBC. She tells us about how her
degree has changed her life.
“I write as effortlessly as I breathe, but ask “Few moments will come close and I doubt
me how journalism makes me feel and I’ll even fewer will bring such clarity; for the day
be at a loss for words. I fell in love with it I stepped into Broadcasting House, I knew
during the most difficult period of my life I would be back as an employee – for no
and though it made the days no easier, it
made each and every one worth it. Little
other reason than I would make sure of it.
“Multimedia
did I know when I enrolled at the University
of Essex that I would be on a course that
“The BA Multimedia Journalism did a lot
for me as a person and as a journalist, but
journalism gave
would make me fall deeper in love every I am most thankful to it and the lecturers me a second home,
day. Studying multimedia journalism gave for making me, the shy first year with no
me a second home, a sense of identity and, self-confidence, believe in myself.” a sense of identity
perhaps most importantly of all, it showed
me a side of myself I didn’t know existed. Find out more about how Essex can help
and showed me a
Building my career
you find work placements and support you
throughout your career on pages 32-33.
side of myself I didn’t
“In my final year, I got the chance to intern know existed.”
for BBC HARDtalk. I assisted in and For more inspirational stories from our
co-produced a series of shows and got students visit
to experience life as an insider at the essex.ac.uk/we-are-essex
UK’s most renowned media organisation.
BREAKING
NEWS IS
Lauren at work in the news room.
MAKING
ME
8 9
BE WHO
YOU ARE
Jamie Raines came out as transgender when he
was 17, and began documenting his female-to-male
transition by taking a selfie every day for three years
and through vlogging on his YouTube channel.
Jamie saw no reason to tell his peers Among a range of other merchandise with
about his transition when he started his pronouns, TRUE TO ME also has a blog
BSc Psychology course at Essex, until a and an advice forum to help members of
TV company asked him to take part in a the community and aims to move the focus
documentary Born in the Wrong Body. away from ‘sex changes’ and ‘surgery’ which
They created a time-lapse video from the
photos, which was viewed more than
dominates the media – and towards the
acceptance of who you are. “Everybody was
8.5 million times. Jamie said: “After the
documentary, everybody was incredibly Giving back incredibly supportive,
supportive, which shows how progressive
Essex is – and it’s trying to learn more.”
The couple donate 20% of everything they
make back into the transgender community which shows how
Shaping the future
to support those that are going through a
transition. Jamie has recently started a PhD progressive Essex is
As an advocate for transgender rights, Jamie
along with his fiancée Shaaba, created
in Psychology at Essex.
– and it’s trying to
TRUE TO ME – a lifestyle brand for the
LGBT+ community. Launched at an event
You can visit truetome.co.uk, subscribe to
Jamie’s Youtube channel Jammidodger and learn more.”
hosted by our Vice-Chancellor, the couple follow him on Twitter @jammi_dodger94
were overwhelmed by the positive response
and support at Essex. In an interview Shaaba
explained: “We had the idea of creating
wristbands with pronouns on, so people
could wear the pronouns they want their
friends or colleagues to use.”
10 Jamie Raines, vlogger and campaigner. 11
ACTING UP
Meet Robyn Grant. She runs Fat Rascal
Theatre and is an East 15 graduate. Here’s
how Essex made the difference for her.
“Fat Rascal is a company run by women; we “Whilst being on the course we worked
challenge the constraints of being a female with a lot of different artists and creatives.
within the industry. Since leaving East 15 So many doors were opened within the
we have not stopped making work. world of theatre making. You learn by doing
Image from Tom and Bunny Save the World,
in this industry. I didn’t leave drama school
Turning a dream into reality with a headshot, I left with a show and a
“You learn by doing in
Robyn Grant, centre, wielding guitar
“I knew that I wanted to be an actor but I theatre company.
also wanted to make my own work. After
this industry. I didn’t researching drama school courses and Raising support
feeling like I’d have to settle with either “We used the University of Essex’s brilliant
leave drama school doing acting or directing, the BA in Acting Click crowdfunding platform to raise money
with a headshot, I left and Contemporary Theatre jumped out at
me as the perfect solution.
to take Buzz to the Edinburgh Fringe
in 2016. There’s so little money in this
Fat Rascal Theatre.
with a show and a Sharing creativity
business, having that first push can go a
huge way!”
theatre company.” “The writing element of the course was
something completely new to me and I Click supports Essex student and graduate
absolutely loved it. Working with East 15 entrepreneurs, having funded over 130
alumna and established playwright Charlotte projects. Have a look at what’s currently
Josephine was such a brilliant experience. looking for funding here click.hubbub.net
She was massively inspirational and coached
me on writing my musical Buzz.
12 13
CLOTHING
WITH A
CONSCIENCE
Aaron Jones, BSc International Enterprise and
Business Development, is the style star behind
a truly inspirational fashion line.
It was while volunteering in Cambodia that Royal recognition
Aaron was shocked into making a stand. In 2016 Aaron received a British Empire
He noticed many children missed out on Medal (BEM) in the Queen’s Birthday
school, working to contribute to the family Honours for his services to ethical fashion.
income instead. He knew he had to act. He comments: “Being an entrepreneur
is about being bold, tenacious and
Making a contribution challenging the norm. None of this would
On his return to Essex Business School have been possible without the support
he dipped into his student overdraft to the of our customers and the support of the
tune of £600 and launched Fikay Fashion. University of Essex.”
Fikay supplied those Cambodian families
with sewing machines and employed the If you want to make a difference while
parents to make their designs. A portion you’re at Essex, you can volunteer with the
of all Fikay’s profits was donated to the Students’ Union vTeam. Find out more here
Fikay Foundation, which contributed to the essexstudent.com/volunteering
building of a school.
From entrepreneur to “Being an entrepreneur is
businessman
Aaron’s passion for fashion is unstoppable about being bold, tenacious
and he has now launched See Fashion,
an analytics firm which uses AI to track and challenging the norm.”
customer journeys, helping them find the
clothes they really want.
Aaron Jones, BEM.
14 15
Founder of Fikay Fashion and all-round nice guy.
“My passion for
engineering was
born and bred
at Essex.”
Salma Alarefi came to Essex as a Year 0
undergraduate student. Through hard work and
dedication, she’s now a PhD student – and was
recently shortlisted at the prestigious STEM for
THE
Britain awards. This is her journey.
APPLIANCE
Salma came to Essex from Gharyan, Libya from time management, organisational skills
with a place on the Year 0 course for BEng to leadership which will help me excel in my
Telecommunication Engineering. She spent future career,” explains Salma.
her first year honing her English language
skills, learning the basic theories which Influential research
OF SCIENCE
would be the building blocks of her degree At the moment, Salma is continuing her
and forging a deep bond with the University. studies, on her way to completing a PhD
“My passion for engineering was born and in renewable energy technologies. Her
bred at Essex.” research has been recognised by STEM for
Britain, an annual competition which invites
Paving the way for a successful young scientists to present their work at the
career path
Salma Alarefi. At home in the lab.
Palace of Westminster.
“I always loved studying maths and physics.
During my foundation year I was given Salma comments “[It] was a truly enjoyable
the opportunity to witness the application event. I had a marvellous opportunity to
of mathematics theory to the solution of discuss my research with MPs, academics
practical engineering problems. It was all and like-minded researchers, who in turn
I ever wanted to do.” showed a great interest in my project and
highlighted the positive contribution of my
Salma also took part in the Big Essex studies towards the future management of
Employability Awards. These awards the UK’s natural resources.”
recognise extracurricular achievement
and are verified by the Higher Education Already thinking of postgraduate life?
Achievement Report (HEAR). The HEAR As an Essex graduate you may be entitled
is recognised by all employers as a true to a discount on your studies. See here
account of a student’s whole experience essex.ac.uk/masters
at university. “I developed key skills ranging
16 17FANCY
A BYTE?
Dineout is a little restaurant reservation
app – which has helped over three million
diners find a table. Co-founder and BEng
Computers and Telecommunications
Engineering graduate Ankit Mehrotra
tells us how it happened.
Having established a successful investment Providing the foundations
banking career in the City, Ankit decided to for success
leave the nine-to-five behind and return to Ankit credits Essex with honing his business
India. After the launch of Top Table, the UK acumen. Not only did the flexible degree
restaurant reservation website, he spotted an structure allow him to take optional
opportunity to launch a similar service in his modules on finance, but the learning style
home country. He knew it was a risk, but his was completely different to his previous
Essex degree had given him the self-belief experiences. “School in India was all about
he needed to make the leap. reading books and cramming. At Essex,
I learnt to question everything and find out
Building an empire the answers for myself. I worked for the
Dineout was launched across eight cities Students’ Union, joined the gliding society
in India in 2012. The company expanded and the cricket club too and made friends “School in India was all about
into Dubai and Singapore and in 2014 from all over the world. Studying at Essex
was acquired by Times Internet Ltd. Ankit is about your whole life experience.” reading books and cramming.
remains at the helm, overseeing a team of
around 400 employees. Find out more about how Essex can support
At Essex, I learnt to question
your career plans while you study and even
after you graduate
everything and find out the
essex.ac.uk/life/careers answers for myself.”
Ankit Mehrotra is top of the table.
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Be his guest, be his guest, put his service to the test.IT’S
ALL
HERE
FOR
YOU
Libraries.
Lecture halls.
Robot arenas.
Cats*. Our facilities offer you the opportunity to pursue your interests
and meet people from across the University. Want to make
Let’s show films? We have professional-grade studios and editing suites.
Want to pump iron? Take advantage of our first-class gym.
Want to take some time out? Watch the tropical fish swimming
you around. around our coral reef (also the site of important research, you
understand). Check out what’s on our campuses and if you have
any questions, email us at admit@essex.ac.uk. But before you ask –
he’s called Pebbles and he does live on our Colchester Campus.
*okay, only one cat. Follow his adventures at facebook.com/EssexCampusCat
Campus Cat tolerates hugs but prefers it if you keep a respectful distance.
20 21
Photo credit: Andrea Welsh, @dandy_does.OUR FACILITIES Our campuses are growing and making more room
for you. Here’s a mere snapshot of what we offer.
The latest addition to the Colchester Our brand new £12m Essex
Campus is our new £13.2m STEM Sport Arena has 1,655 seats
building. It will include a 180-seat and international standard facilities
wet lab for Biological Sciences suitable for staging televised sporting
and a 150-seat IT-rich exploratory events. The Arena contains eight
learning space to enable collaboration badminton courts, three basketball
between students across the Faculty courts, three netball courts, five
of Science and Health. volleyball courts and two futsal courts.
The Silberrad Student Centre We have state-of-the-art teaching
offers 24/7 access to a combination facilities for healthcare students,
of IT-rich areas and study pods including a functioning hospital ward
for group work. The Centre is also with robot patients that can simulate a
home to our Student Services Hub range of medical conditions. The new
– your one-stop-shop for finance and space also includes six consultancy
support services. rooms which are equipped with
cameras to be used for practice
consultations.
Reflecting our commitment to Our Albert Sloman library in
responsible business practice in Colchester overlooks the lakes and
both teaching and research, Essex houses some of the UK’s finest
Business School in Colchester is collections, providing fascinating
a zero carbon building. It features insight into Latin America, Russia
a winter garden, café and lots of and Eastern Europe. At Southend,
breakout spaces for post-lecture the Forum library is a vibrant,
discussions. contemporary space with outstanding
learning facilities.
22 23LIBRARY VIEW
Will Whitehead, BA American Studies
“Essex’s Albert Sloman library is, without a “It also has an astonishing collection of books.
doubt, my favourite study spot on campus. Novels and textbooks I’ve never been able to
Studying in the striking Brutalist building find at any local libraries or bookshops are
(which is home to one of only two paternoster everywhere at the University’s library, so if
@daydreamer_sagnik. Essex student.
Across the lake from the library.
lifts left in the UK) makes you feel like a part you’re a bibliophile, this is the place for you.
of something truly significant, thanks to its “During my time at
Photo credit: Sagnik Banerjee,
impressive design and enormous presence “If I have a deadline coming up, some reading
on campus. to do, or just fancy some quiet time, the library Essex I’ve acted,
“Something about being surrounded by books
is my go-to spot. Plus if you get bored you
can ride the paternoster for a bit.”
produced and written
is amazingly calming, and the enormous shows at the theatre.”
windows provide an incredible view of the However you want to study, you’ll find the
whole campus. That’s one of my favourite right spot at Essex. Book a campus tour,
things about the library: no matter where you or visit us virtually
sit, you look out onto something inspiring. essex.ac.uk/visit-us/campus-tours
MAKE
SOMETHING
“One of my favourite Perry James, BA Drama
things about the
library: no matter “As a drama student, the Lakeside Theatre is Work experience in a theatre is often hard
like a second home! Whether it’s taking part to find so this was an amazing opportunity.”
where you sit,
In performance at The Lakeside.
in a student show or watching a professional
you look out onto show, the Lakeside is always a hive of The Lakeside Theatre, Colchester and the
theatrical activity. Clifftown Theatre, Southend showcase
something inspiring.” student and professional productions,
“During my time at Essex I’ve acted, produced while the Art Exchange and Hex galleries
and written shows. One of my highlights was host touring exhibitions. For students who
Perry is on the right.
when I collaborated with my classmates to want to write and perform there are further
produce A Number by Caryl Churchill. It was opportunities through the Students’ Union
my job to make sure the show ran smoothly. media outlet, Rebel. If you have a creative
muscle, flex it at Essex.
“I’ve also been lucky enough to take part in a
marketing internship there over the summer. More at
This was part of the Frontrunners scheme lakesidetheatre.org.uk
where students get the chance to work in artexchange.org.uk
an area of the University that suits them. rebelessex.com
24 25GOAL DIGGING
Whether you’re a keep-fit newbie
or a wannabe Olympian, the sports
facilities at Essex will help you
reach your full potential.
The Essex Sport Gym is the most popular Top of your game
sporting facility on campus, offering 160 Participating in sport at Essex is a great
workout stations and 60 fitness classes way to boost your employability. We can
a week, while the new £12m Essex Sport support your personal development in
Arena offers even more room for running sport, offering coaching opportunities in
around. an official or volunteer capacity. There are
work placements within Essex Sport, while
Try something new, our partnerships with sports organisations
we dare you and strong links with numerous national
If you want to try a new sport but don’t want governing bodies means we can give you
to join a team, Active Sessions are open to all the practical experiences that will make
and free for Essex Sport members. Allowing your CV stand out.
you to try a new sport without committing
to regular training, Active Sessions are a If your sporting dreams involve Olympic glory,
Hockey-and-bobble-hat enthusiast.
great way to have fun. The SU’s Just Play we are an accredited Sport England Talented
scheme offers drop-in sport sessions each Athlete Scholarship Scheme (TASS) centre,
week, massive one-off events and ‘Learn To’ able to offer an annual package of support
courses to get you started. and funding worth £2,750 for athletes
nominated by their National Governing
Olivia Burns, centre.
For those who want more, our Students’ Body in around 25 sports. Undergraduates
“I’ve never considered myself a Union is home to the Essex Blades – 44 can also receive sports bursaries worth up
sports clubs who compete locally and to £3,000 per year, aimed at those looking
particularly sporty person but in nationally. Olivia Burns (pictured) is a BA to combine education with the pursuit of a
Psychology student. “I’ve never considered sporting career following graduation.
my second year I decided to try myself a particularly sporty person but in
my second year I decided to try out hockey Visit essex.ac.uk/life/sport for more on
out hockey and I stuck with it.” and I stuck with it. It’s such a laugh training keeping fit at Essex.
and playing games with the girls and we’ve
even been able to play on the Olympic pitch!”
26 27DIVE IN
Study or work abroad, learn a new
language – enjoy a world of opportunity
at Essex.
You’re going to get really good at packing It’s more than just a degree
your suitcase. At Essex, you can study or “Get the most you can from your university
work abroad as part of your degree. Emma experience,” advises Emma. Immersing
Ward is a BSc Marine Biology student. yourself in another culture is certainly one
She has spent time in Indonesia, taking
part in a study on tropical seagrass beds
way of making your time at Essex more
memorable. And there’s no doubt that
“Get the most you can
and their interaction with tidal cycles. But
her globetrotting didn’t stop there. “For my
someone who shows they’re willing to try
something new will always stand out from
from your university
placement year, I chose to head to the island
of Samos, Greece, to join the Archipelagos
the crowd when it comes to job hunting. So
come to Essex – and then leave us behind.
experience.”
conservation team.” In Samos Emma took We won’t mind *sniff*.
part in a number of conservation activities,
collecting data on turtle populations and If you’re interested in work placements in
dolphin strandings. the UK, turn to page 32.
A helping hand from Essex Find out more about opportunities for
For Emma, her placement year was “an travel at essex.ac.uk/undergraduate/
exceptional experience” and one she study-abroad and for language study at
would highly recommend. Every year Essex essex.ac.uk/language-learning
students receive various scholarships and
grants to support their overseas (or indeed,
under-seas) adventures. You can study for
Emma Ward underwater in Indonesia.
a term or full year at a partner university and
choose to undertake a language teaching
assistantship or opt for a work placement.
Find your language
Emma also took the opportunity to learn
Greek during her year abroad, but if you’re
more of an armchair traveller, you can learn
a new language from the comfort of the
campus. Our innovative Languages for
All programme gives Essex students the
opportunity to learn a language alongside
their degree, at no extra cost, for one year.
28 29THINK
ABOUT IT
Go where your curiosity leads you.
Get involved in current research or
share your views at our THINK series
of debates.
THINK series first major UK exhibition. I was able to
Throughout the year the THINK series of research all aspects of Gee Vaucher’s work,
debates engages with the issues that matter its roots and the impact that it had. I explored
today. Open to all, each debate welcomes a past events which inspired her work, such
guest speaker to introduce a topic before the as the Aberfan mining disaster and also
floor is opened for discussion. From sex work looked into the reactions to her artwork for
to Brexit and mansplainers to rogue traders, 1970s punk rock band CRASS. My research
nothing is off limits. Having won the Guardian contributed to the content of an exhibition at
University Award for Student Experience a gallery in Colchester and provided further
in 2016, the THINK series continues to understanding of Gee Vaucher’s motivations.”
challenge convention at every opportunity.
“It was great Looking to the future
Undergraduate Research Keith found the project satisfying on both
to have the Opportunities Programme personal and academic levels. “Punk art is
(UROP) currently an area that isn’t widely researched,
opportunity to
Find out more about what you like.
For those who are interested in earning and it’s also an area of significant personal
money while honing their research skills, interest to me, so it was great to have
explore a subject Essex offers you the opportunity to get the opportunity to explore this area in
involved in current projects through our more depth. Engaging with punk art is
in more depth.” Undergraduate Research Opportunities an exciting experience and delving into
See more clearly. Programme (UROP). the dark recesses of the punk past was
a tremendously rewarding process. I can
Punk art now use my research findings to underpin
BA Films Studies and Art History student my future essays or a dissertation or thesis.”
Keith Salter participated in research into
punk artist Gee Vaucher. “The objective If you want to know more about UROP visit
of the project was to bring together Gee essex.ac.uk/urop and find out what’s the
Vaucher’s work and understand the events next THINK subject under discussion at
that influenced her in order to present her facebook.com/UOEthink
30 31GO TO WORK Finding work after graduation can be
tough. So at Essex we do everything we
can to make your dream career happen.
Frontrunners and Internships employability modules. You can also highlight
Essex students can take part in three extra- your extracrurriular activities on your Higher
curricular work experience schemes. Essex Education Achievement Report (HEAR)
Interns will help you find a paid internship through the Big Essex Award. The Big Essex
over the vacations. UROP (Undergraduate Award helps you identify and sell the skills
Research Opportunities Programme) allows employers look for and loads of different
you to gain paid research experience on activities can count, from part-time work, to
campus. Frontrunners is our award winning volunteering and contributing to SU societies.
short-term placement scheme that offers Your HEAR is recognised by employers
you the opportunity to undertake paid, career across the country and is the perfect way
relevant employment within the University to showcase your unique experiences and
while you study. Take the chance to develop qualities.
the skills that will make you stand out from
the competition once you graduate. Continued support
Essex students benefit from other unique
Placements opportunities, such as our Click crowdfunding
Most of our degrees offer an option for a platform, career mentoring programme, and
placement year, giving you the opportunity start-ups programme while our graduates
to gain relevant, real-world experience. The have access to support from the Employability
Essex Employability and Careers Centre and and Careers Centre for three years after
online CareerHub+ is our on-campus job graduation. Forget the career ladder, as an
shop, which offers advice on improving CVs, Essex graduate you’ll simply soar above the
careers fairs, internships and much more. competition.
Employability skills For everything you need to know about
We ensure employability skills are embedded careers, employability and placements visit
“One of the things throughout your studies with many degrees essex.ac.uk/life/careers
offering the option of placement and
I really appreciate
at Essex is that it’s “One of the things I really appreciate at Essex is that it’s given me a chance to get a
given me a chance to wide range of work experiences. There are plenty of flexible jobs on our campuses,
created for students.
get a wide range of
“During the first year I worked in the kitchen at Blues, a food outlet on campus. It was
work experiences.” great fun...I will never forget our serenades over the carbonara sauce! In the second
year I got promoted to Student Supervisor, which gave me a chance to gain experience
managing a small team. It was challenging but I definitely learned a lot.
“Now I’m in my final year and I’m working as a Student Recruitment Marketing Frontrunner.
It’s a creative role with a variety of tasks I can get involved with, including blogging,
social media, photography and interviewing students!”
Ania Romankiewicz, BA Modern Languages
Ania Romankiewicz.
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Student worker extraordinaire.YOUR SUPPORT “When I first visited
Essex and saw the
Whether you’re a full-time or part-time beautiful, open campus,
student, live on campus or further afield met the kind staff and
students, and saw my
– whenever and wherever you need help, department I realised
we’re here for you. I would really enjoy
myself here, and I have.”
Student services Disability
Our Student Service Hub is a one-stop shop If you have a disability, medical condition or
for practical advice or confidential guidance, specific learning difficulty an adviser will be
on everything from IT services to how to cope on hand to talk you through alternative exam
with homesickness. We provide support if you arrangements, lecture recordings, assistive
are experiencing mental health difficulties software, access and more. You’ll also have a
and have a specialist team available to help specific contact within your department and
you. We also offer a Peer Mentor Scheme, SU Disabled Students’ Officer to represent
where we can match you up with another you within sports and societies.
undergraduate who’s been there, done that
and can help you settle into University life. Commuting students
If you travel to one of our campuses to study,
Mature students socialise and play sport, you’re not alone. We
Around 37% of our student body are mature have many students living in the local area
students, so we have a real understanding of and beyond who make that regular daily trip,
the challenges that come when combining and it’s important to know that everything
studies with other responsibilities. Mature on campus is for you too. We have many
students are automatically enrolled into the facilities to make sure you’re able to join in
Mature Students Network, with free access with University life to the full.
to a range of social, welfare and academic
support networks. We also have a day nursery To see the full range of services we offer
on our Colchester Campus which offers a visit essex.ac.uk/life/student-services
discounted rate to students with little ones.
“When I first visited and saw the beautiful, open campus, met the kind staff and students,
and saw my department – I realised I would really enjoy myself here, and I have.
“At Essex the atmosphere is very positive and welcoming, and the University makes it
clear that it cares about its students’ success in every aspect, including education and
wellbeing. It keeps students engaged and offers countless opportunities for students to
get involved in uni and in the community which I think is extremely important.”
Kimia Aghasoleimani, BSc Biomedical Science
Kimia can help.
34 35
Her t-shirt says so.WORLD CLASS At Essex you join a global learning community.
Study an internationally relevant curriculum
taught by academics whose research has
international impact.
“I hang around with
people from different Support with your studies Well-connected
regions of the world, We help you get the most out of your studies
by providing a range of tailored support,
Essex is awesome, but we understand you
may want to explore a little further whilst
and sometimes I get to including academic skills and English
language classes. Our academic departments
you’re here. We have excellent road and rail
links to London, with frequent trains from
sing French songs with also provide support services, with most
offering one-to-one tutorials with lecturers
both Colchester and Southend and a journey
time of under an hour.
my French mates too!” and running student mentoring schemes.
All three campuses are within two hours
Welfare and community of London Heathrow, London Gatwick and
Our Student Services Hub is on hand to offer London Stansted airports and are served
advice on funding, immigration, housing and by frequent airport transfer coach services.
healthcare. We provide facilities for religious Southend Airport flies to a number of popular
worship on campus and will do all that we European destinations.
can to make Essex feel like home.
Essex family
As a member of our Students’ Union you’ll Drawn from around 140 countries, we think
discover our growing number of societies, of our 95,000 alumni as family. So we like
including nearly 40 international societies keeping in touch. We organise professional
that celebrate the culture of our global networking events and reunions all over the
community. world and will always want to hear your news.
Get in touch
Visit essex.ac.uk/international or email us
your questions about being an international
student to admit@essex.ac.uk
“I’m currently in my second year of my degree and loving every bit of it. Coming to Essex
from India, it was one big challenge but I’ve been overwhelmed with support from my
tutors and friends.
“Computers are my first love, although I also love travelling, writing poems and meeting
new people. I hang around with people from different regions of the world, and sometimes
I get to sing French songs with my French mates too!
“In my first year I was paired with a peer mentor because I didn’t know where to go when
I had problems. She helped me get through my assignments and got me more involved
in my department. I wanted to help students facing similar issues. So I thought why not
help people and volunteer to be a peer mentor myself? It makes me really happy to get
people on track.”
Nupoor Singh, BSc Computer Science
Nupoor Singh.
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From India to Essex – and loving it!AND
WHEN
IT’S ALL
OVER...
You’ll be one of a 95,000-strong alumni community that stays in touch
and meets regularly all over the world. You’ll also have free access to
the CareerHub+ after graduation, free access to academic journals and
discounts on further study. Take a look at what our alumni are up to
essex.ac.uk/alumni
Giraffe,
38 39
Proud Essex graduate.WELCOME
HOME
Lifelong friendships
will most definitely
Pancake brunches. Board game marathons. Assignment all-nighters.
Your new flatmates will be with you for every moment of your new
student life – there to celebrate the good times and pick up the pieces
be made. But your
on the not-so-great days (quite literally if they break your mug). Have a
look at our student accommodation and start packing for moving day.
favourite mug might If you’re going to live away from home for the first time, you couldn’t
choose a better place than Essex. There’s plenty to do on our
campuses, lots of places to explore nearby – and London is just down
get broken. the road. So what are you waiting for? Go ahead and make yourself
at home.
40 Come and have a cuppa with us. 41CAMPUS LIFE:
COLCHESTER
“My favourite night on campus has to be
Milk It on Mondays; karaoke and cheesy
tunes, what more could you want?”
Guess they weren’t playing Despacito.
Ellie Matthews, BA Sociology
“Our Colchester Campus is so varied that “My favourite night on campus has to be Milk
The dancefloor is filled.
students are never bored. There’s always It on Mondays in the SU bar; karaoke and
something happening, like the weekly street cheesy tunes, what more could you want?
market on Thursdays where I love buying I still haven’t had the courage to sing yet, but
cake from the bakery stall. Or in the evenings who knows? This year might be it!
my friends and I often go to Cine10 where
we can watch the latest films for a fraction “And for those who want to add a little bit
of the cost of the cinema. of culture to their lives, there’s always the
Hex which has weekly art and music classes,
“During the week, I love treating myself for or Lakeside Theatre where you can watch
lunch to the grilled halloumi burger from fellow students performing plays. Every year
Fusion or one of the pies from the NO.64 I watch the pantomime that the students put
bus café which overlooks the lakes. on at Christmas!”
Top deck. Top pies. Enjoy lunch on board the NO.64.
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Photo credit: Dominic Bashford, @dom_bash. Essex student.1 North-west campus
COLCHESTER
nn University Quays accommodation
(10-minute walk from central
campus)
CAMPUS
nn The Meadows accommodation
(5-minute walk from central
campus)
nn Essex Business School
nn Day Nursery
nn Knowledge Gateway
1 2
2 North campus
nn
nn
North Towers accommodation
The Houses accommodation
nn Health Centre
7 nn Tony Rich Teaching Centre
nn The North Teaching Centre
3 Central campus
nn
nn
Lecture Theatre Building
Academic departments
nn Lecture and seminar rooms
5 nn Students’ Union
nn Bars, cafés and restaurants
nn Shops, banks and Post Office
3 nn Information Centre
4 South campus
nn
nn
South Towers accommodation
South Courts accommodation
nn Brand new STEM building
4
6
5 East campus
nn
nn
Crewe Lecture Hall
Ivor
Silberrad Student Centre and SU
Creative Studios
nn Albert Sloman Library
nn Lakeside Theatre and Café
nn Art Exchange
nn Waterstones bookshop
nn Parkland and lakes
6 South-east campus
nn
nn
Tennis courts
Synthetic turf pitch
nn Sports Centre
nn Evolve Gym
nn Brand new Sports Arena
7 Wivenhoe Park
nn
nn
Wivenhoe House Hotel
Edge Hotel School
nn ESCALA Space
New Sports Arena nn Campus allotment
New STEM building nn Sports pitches and
44 parkland 45CAMPUS LIFE:
SOUTHEND
Ernest Nyarko,
Students’ Union Vice-President Southend
“Southend-on-Sea might seem a quiet “The SU Lounge – our own venue/café –
seaside town, but you’ll be surprised at how is exclusively for Essex students and our
much happens here! With the longest pier in friends, with super low prices on food and
the world and a massive funfair memorable drinks, comfy sofas, game consoles and a
moments are guaranteed. whole host of board games. It’s our hub, our
place to meet up every day and I always love
“During my time here, Southend has offered spending time there.
opportunities to learn and excel academically
and professionally – as well as a great “Throughout the year we have BBQs,
No spinning. You know the rules.
student experience. With a small and diverse parties, fireworks, cultural celebrations, live
student community of just over 1,300 entertainment, inspirational guest speakers
Are you up for foosball?
students it is easy to get to know each other, and competitions. Without any doubt, I’d
access support services and meet with your recommend Southend as your place of study.”
academics.
“Our town is equipped with two fantastic
theatres, great nightlife and a vibrant high
street that caters for everyone. You’ll have
access to a variety of restaurants with
cuisines from all over the world on your
doorstep. Of course, plenty of grocery
stores are nearby for those who prefer to
cook at home.
Student life in Southend.
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Like a rollercoaster ride. With 100% more assignment deadlines.SOUTHEND
CAMPUS
1
1 Seafront
nn
nn
Southend Pier
Adventure Island amusement
park
nn Beach and promenade
2 The Forum
nn 24/7 access to The Learning
Hub
nn Student Services
1 Southend Pier nn Public and academic library
6 nn Lecture and seminar rooms
3 The Gateway Building
nn
nn
Academic departments
In-house doctor and dentist
nn Lecture and seminar rooms
nn Southend Central train station
3 (50 minutes to London)
3 The Gateway Building
4 University Square
nn
nn
University Square accommodation
Supermarket
nn International shops
2
5
6 Prittlewell Square gardens
Southend High Street
nn Cinema
nn Cafés and restaurants
nn Post Office
5 nn Chain stores and independent
shops
5 Southend High Street
6 Clifftown
nn
nn
Clifftown Theatre and Studios
Prittlewell Square gardens
2 The Forum nn The Railway Hotel music venue
4 7 Victoria Gateway
nn Southend Victoria train station
for travel to Colchester, London,
and Southend Airport for flights
all over Europe
48 7 4 University Square accommodation 49New memories.
New adventures.
Living on campus
Moving away, possibly for the first time,
can feel daunting. But don’t worry, we offer
a variety of University accommodation so
that you can find the perfect one for you.
Included in your rent is wifi, heating, hot
water, contents insurance, electricity and
the cleaning of communal areas (such as
Living nearby
The Students’ Union offers a free house-
finding service from our Colchester Campus.
They provide support for everyone moving
off campus, complete property and landlord
checks to ensure your safety, and help you
find your ideal rented properties, all free
of charge.
YOUR
kitchens) – so no need to argue about whose
turn it is to hoover! Rooms are normally
NEW
let for the full academic year from late
September to the end of June, which means
that even if you’re away from the University
during the winter and spring vacations,
you don’t have to remove your things from
your room.
Most flats are mixed-gender, although
single-gender flats are available, and we
offer some single-occupancy adapted rooms.
We have a limited amount of self-contained
accommodation which is suitable for either
single or double occupancy. We cannot
guarantee accommodation for first year Before pretty bare.
HOME
students who are accompanied by a partner,
but we’ll do our very best to help. Just make
sure you get in touch as early as you can
if you think you need to talk about any of
this with us.
E admit@essex.ac.uk
Guaranteed accommodation
You are guaranteed accommodation for your
first year of study – just make sure you’ve had
your place confirmed, your accommodation
application is received by the published
deadline, and you accept your offer of study.
essex.ac.uk/accommodation
After bare pretty.
50 Settle in, get cozy and fire up Netflix. 51South Courts University Quays
Size: 1,218 rooms Size: 766 rooms
Cost per week: £144.13-146.23 Cost per week: £133.49-159.18
Location: Colchester Campus Location: Colchester Campus
4-12 rooms per flat, en suite 7-8 rooms per flat,
facilities, some adapted en suite facilities
rooms available
The Towers The Houses
Size: 1,142 rooms Size: 267 rooms
Cost per week: £81.83-93.87 Cost per week: £130.55-133.49
Location: Colchester Campus Location: Colchester Campus
13-16 rooms per flat, 4-6 rooms per flat, en suite
shared showers and toilets facilities, some adapted
rooms available
The Meadows University Square
Size: 228 townhouse rooms Size: 497 rooms and 64 studio flats
plus 420 flats with en suite rooms Cost per week: £143.92-177.59
Cost per week: £140.63-147.63 Location: Southend Campus
Location: Colchester Campus
11 rooms per flat, en suite
12 rooms per townhouse with facilities, studio flats have
lounge/kitchen. 5-7 rooms per own kitchenette, some
flat with shared kitchen adapted rooms available
Settling in
These figures show the current cost per week of our accommodation. It’s likely that our Our Residence Life team helps to create opportunities to get involved in University
rental charges for 2019-20 will increase from these current prices. We’ll publish the new a welcoming and friendly community life and social activities, and provide support
prices on our website as soon as they are available. for you to live and learn in. You’ll have a outside of office hours. We offer a safe
Residents’ Assistant based in your area of and secure living environment with support
essex.ac.uk/accommodation accommodation who’ll meet you soon after available 24-hours a day.
you arrive. They’ll make sure that you have E admit@essex.ac.uk
52 53OUR STUDENTS’ Studying at the University of Essex
means being part of our award-winning
UNION Students’ Union. Here’s what makes it
stand out.
Our SU run an entire student town on our Get involved
Colchester Campus, complete with shops, At Essex, we want you to challenge
cafés, bars, a nightclub, restaurants and even everything and push yourself, but why stop
a hair salon. If you’re based in Southend you in the classroom? Our Students’ Union offers
can grab a coffee, play Xbox or PlayStation membership to over 100 societies, catering
and chill out between lectures at our new to every taste. We even have a Harry Potter
SU Lounge. society. Plus, if we really don’t have a group
for you, we’ll help you set-up your own.
Heirloom
When you join our Students’ Union you’ll Stay active
receive your customisable Heirloom Sport more your thing? We have over 40
charm. Each Heirloom is inscribed with a teams, from those you might expect like
number, which is passed on from alumni to football, rugby and netball plus some sports
undergraduate. That shared number shows you may have never tried before. From
that Essex students are a community, united fencing to MMA, we’ve got plenty to keep
by their desire to make a difference. you busy.
Shape everything What’s on
Students run the SU. You decide what gets University shouldn’t be all work. We’ll make
stocked in our stores, what drinks we serve in sure you’re never bored at Essex with
our bars, and what we campaign for together. activities day and night to keep you occupied.
Whatever you want to do, we’re here to make Our cinema shows the latest films, we have
it happen. Nothing is too big or too small. quizzes in the SU Bar, open forums for heated
debates and so much more.
Read the Students’ Union pledges at
essexstudent.com
“The Students’ Union is one big family. You can pretty much do anything with your time
here: join a society, volunteer, get a part-time job...even have a radio show!
“SU Change Week puts control into students’ hands and encourages us to think about
how we can make a difference. A group of students did a 24-Hour Hackathon to work out
the best way to make those changes happen. The work everyone did was so impressive.
“In my first year I became a member of Student Media, and then became Editor-In-Chief
of Rebel, the student magazine, in my second year. If you join a society the chances are
you’ll find like-minded people and make loads of friends, and then they’ll introduce you
to other societies…the possibilities are endless!”
Rowena Field-Carter, BA History
Giant red foam finger.
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A strange side effect of joining our SU.ESSEX LIVING Alex Maxam, BA Multimedia Journalism,
shows us some of the best bits of Essex.
“Living in Colchester is a unique experience. to do – whether you’re burning through 2ps
It’s a quirky town with lots going on. From in the arcade or smashing into others on
Colchester Zoo to Tenpin to gigs and comedy the dodgems. Crabbing off the jetty in West
nights at Colchester Arts Centre, there are Mersea is also an absolute must on a warm
plenty of things to do if you’ve got a free day. summer evening.
The seaside at West Mersea.
This is genuinely how pretty the
“There’s the town centre, with its range of “But it’s not only the seaside nearby – London
shops and restaurants that’s constantly itself is only an hour on the train. You’re close
growing. Outside of that there’s a whole host enough to have a full day out there while
of places, Jump Street being a stand-out not having to worry about the cost of living
choice. If you love trampolines, dodgeball in London. From Shoreditch to Central, the
beach huts are.
and all-round fun, then that’s the place to go. city is your oyster.”
“Living here means you’re also really close to
the seaside; Clacton, Walton and Southend
are just a short train ride away, with Mersea
Island not far by bus. Although Walton pier
was an early favourite for me, Clacton’s pier
has really grown on me. There’s just so much
“Living here means
you’re really close to the
seaside; Clacton, Walton
and Southend are just
a short train ride away,
with Mersea Island not
far by bus.”
Music at Colchester Arts Centre.
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For when you want to go out-out.MAKE
IT
HAPPEN
So you’re up
for the challenge? Of course you are – that’s why you’re still reading this.
Ready to start asking Here’s the nuts-and-bolts information you need about our Open Days,
financing your studies and making an application to study at Essex.
difficult questions? And if you’re ready to sign on the dotted line, head to
To fight for change? essex.ac.uk/ug/applying-to-essex
Target in sight.
58 59
Punch it!OPEN DAYS
We all know what an open day is, right?
Your chance to meet your department,
look around campus, find out about student
finance. You probably think an Essex Open Day
is just the same. Of course, we’ll show you
all the important stuff, but why stop there?
You don’t know open days until you’ve
experienced an Essex Open Day.
Meet world-class academics and like-minded Colchester
students. Laugh with family. Find your new
home. Experience taster lectures. Get out of Campus
your comfort zone and try something new.
Drink tea and eat cake, copious amounts 23 June 2018
of cake. Hear other people’s stories and
start yours. Experience an Essex Open Day.
15 September 2018
27 October 2018
Can’t make an Open Day?
Southend Don’t worry – contact us and we can arrange
a campus tour for a date that suits you.
Campus Or, if you can’t visit, you can take a 360º tour
online to get a taste of life at Essex.
20 October 2018 E tours@essex.ac.uk
essex.ac.uk/visit-us/campus-tours
Come and say hi.
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And sit on the giant deck chair. essex.ac.uk/visit-us/open-days 61How do I apply? you around. Weekday tours can be booked
APPLY TO US
Applications for the majority of our courses through our website. Alternatively, you can
should be made online via UCAS. See subject take a look online at our 360° campus tours.
pages for exceptions: essex.ac.uk/visit-us/applicant-days
nn Hotel management and events essex.ac.uk/visit-us/campus-tours
management with hospitality, Page 118 E tours@essex.ac.uk
nn Therapeutic care foundation degree,
Page 152 Confirming your place
ucas.com If your offer is conditional and you go on to
meet the conditions specified in the offer,
When should I apply? we’ll confirm your place. If your results
If you’re applying from the UK or EU for don’t quite meet the conditions, we may
October 2019 entry, you should send your still confirm your place, but this depends on
application to UCAS by 15 January 2019, the results and the availability of places. If
although we normally consider applications you don’t meet the conditions of your offer
after this date, subject to the availability of and don’t secure a place on your chosen
places on the relevant course. If you live course, you may be offered an alternative
outside the EU, you should aim to send course. You also may be offered a Year 0
your application to UCAS by 30 June 2019. Essex Pathways degree (see page 168). Our
decision is usually made within a few days,
Next steps once we have received all the information
Once we receive your application from we need, and you’ll be notified by UCAS.
UCAS it is considered by our Admissions
Team. When making a decision on your Deferred entry
application, we take into account a range The majority of our courses enable you to
of factors, including GCSE performance, take a gap year. You can apply in the normal
AS-level results (if taken), subjects taken at way during 2018-19, but should indicate
A-level, BTEC (or equivalent qualifications), your year of entry as 2020 on your UCAS
predicted grades, your personal statement application. Applications for deferred entry
and your academic reference. will be considered on the same basis as
those for entry in October 2019.
UCAS will officially inform you when a
decision has been made on your application. Second-year entry
You’ll also receive information from us if we We’re happy to consider applications for entry
make you an offer. Once you’ve received a to the second year of study for most of our
decision from all your choices, UCAS will courses. For direct entry to the second year,
ask you to accept one offer as your firm we would normally expect you to achieve
(first) choice and one offer as your insurance at least 55-60% overall in your first year
(second) choice via UCAS Track. modules of a comparable course at another
institution. Contact our Undergraduate
Applying to Essex is Applicant Days Admissions Office for further information.
If you’re based in the UK, you’ll have the E admit@essex.ac.uk
straightforward. We make opportunity to visit us during an Applicant
Day. These days offer you the chance to Other things to consider
things as easy for you as find out more about your course, meet our Some courses require you to undergo a
staff and students and have a look around Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS),
possible, so you can get on our campuses. Some of our departments when working with children and/or vulnerable
interview their applicants during an Applicant adults, and a Work Health Assessment.
with the important business Day. These interviews can take different
formats depending on your subject, and When you apply you can declare whether you
of planning your Essex are an opportunity for us to find out more have a disability or health issues so we can
about you and vice versa. We’ll send you provide support. We have a team of disability
experience. all the information you need beforehand. If and wellbeing advisers, dyslexia tutors, and
you’re not resident in the UK but would like other specialist staff.
to visit our campuses, we would love to show
Towering above. Join Essex and the sky’s the limit.
62 63
Photo credit: Michael Tsangaris, @michael_ts_. Essex student.Entry requirements ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
UK STUDENTS EU AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Point of entry Course(s) IELTS (academic version)
Typical entry requirements are described If you’re from outside the UK, we are more
on each subject page of this prospectus. than happy to make offers based on EU Pre degree Cert HE courses* 5.0
Visit our online Course Finder for additional and international qualifications that are (Home and EU only) Courses with a Year 0 pathway 5.5
information. considered equivalent to our standard
†
essex.ac.uk/subjects A-level offer. Contact our Undergraduate First year All courses* 6.0
Admissions Office for more information on †
Second year All courses* 6.5
The wide range of qualifications that we specific qualifications.
consider include the following: E admit@essex.ac.uk * Note that students who need a Tier 4 visa to study in the UK must meet the UK Home Office Visas and Immigration’s minimum English language
nn A-levels requirements, including component requirements.
†
Note that BA Multimedia Journalism, BSc Nursing, BSc Physiotherapy, BSc Occupational Therapy, BSc Speech and Language Therapy and
nn BTEC qualifications Up-to-date information is also available on BA Social Work have different English language requirements. See relevant subject pages for further details.
nn International Baccalaureate Diploma our online Course Finder.
and Diploma Programmes essex.ac.uk/subjects
nn QAA-approved Access to HE Diplomas
nn Open University courses IMMIGRATION AND APPLYING FOR essex.ac.uk/see/ug-eu-english Further information
nn Professional qualifications A VISA (for EU/EEA/Non-Tier 4 applicants) For information about the University’s
If you’re applying from outside the European Undergraduate Admissions Policy visit our
Our typical offer will require specific grades Economic Area and require a visa to study Contact our Undergraduate Admissions website.
in three A-levels (or equivalent) for most in the UK, you’ll need to apply under Tier Office for further information about these and essex.ac.uk/admissions-policy
courses, although we consider additional 4 of the UK Government’s Points Based other English language tests that we accept.
qualifications. For example, if your results Immigration System (PBIS). E admit@essex.ac.uk
fall short of the offer level by a small margin, Undergraduate Admissions
your result in the Extended Project or an We are required to ensure compliance with Office
additional AS-level will be taken into account. UK Home Office regulations as a Tier 4 Pre-sessional and English E admit@essex.ac.uk
We want you to stand the best chance of Sponsor. In some circumstances, we may language courses T +44 (0)1206 873666
benefiting from an Essex education. We will be unable to make an offer or issue a We offer pre-sessional English language
also consider your application if you are re- CAS if an applicant is unable to meet all courses at the University of Essex
taking one or more exams. Tier 4 requirements, including when there International College (in partnership with
have been changes to these requirements Kaplan) which can be taken before your
This applies to students taking modular made by the UK Home Office. Refer to our degree if you are an EU student and
A-level examinations and those taking the webpage for information about immigration do not meet our English language entry
reformed linear A-level examinations. For and applying for a visa. requirements. Our courses will help you
further information on our policy regarding essex.ac.uk/immigration improve your English. Upon successful
qualifications reform, visit our website. completion of the pre-sessional you will be
essex.ac.uk/ug/applying-to-essex ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS able to proceed on to your degree course
You are required to have GCSE English at without having to retake IELTS. To find out
GCSE REQUIREMENTS grade C/4 or above (or equivalent). You can which is the best pathway for you visit our
Our general entrance requirements are a demonstrate your level of English language website.
minimum of two full A-levels and five GCSEs by achieving a specified score in IELTS or essex.ac.uk/pre-sessional
at grade C/4 or above, including English, or another equivalent test that we accept.
equivalent. Some courses also have additional You don’t need to achieve this level before
GCSE subject requirements which you’ll find making your application, but it will be one East 15 Acting School
on the relevant subject pages. If you don’t of the conditions of your offer. See the table If you apply for a course at East 15 Acting
currently meet our GCSE requirements, opposite as a guide. School, you must apply directly to East 15
contact our Undergraduate Admissions as well as UCAS. Most courses require you
Office for advice. For full details of our University’s English to attend an audition, interview or technical
E admit@essex.ac.uk language requirements, including UK Visas theatre assessment.
and Immigration minimum component east15.ac.uk
scores, visit:
essex.ac.uk/see/ug-intl-english
(for applicants who require a Tier 4 visa)
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