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The University of Essex An Introduction

The University of Essex An Introduction. International Office Wivenhoe Park Colchester Essex, CO4 3SQ Tel: +44 (0)1206 872371 Fax: +44 (0)1206 874828 Email: overseas@essex.ac.uk. University of Essex. Choosing a UK University. What to consider University reputation and strengths

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The University of Essex An Introduction

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  1. The University of Essex An Introduction International Office Wivenhoe Park Colchester Essex, CO4 3SQ Tel: +44 (0)1206 872371 Fax: +44 (0)1206 874828 Email: overseas@essex.ac.uk

  2. University of Essex Choosing a UK University • What to consider • University reputation and strengths • Location and environment • Range and quality of courses • Accommodation • Facilities and costs • Student composition

  3. University of Essex Our reputation • 10th in the UK for research (RAE) • All but 1 Department at Essex scored 4, 5 or 5* in RAE • 7th in the UK for teaching quality (QAA) • All departments assessed scored 20 or more out of 24 in QAA • Internationally respected qualifications

  4. University of Essex Our campuses Colchester • Situated in over 200 acres of parkland • Friendly, secure environment • Lecture halls, seminar rooms, • computer labs and library all within easy access • Sporting, shopping and extensive • social facilities on your doorstep • 100% of accommodation on campus

  5. Our campuses Southend • Brand new state of the art campus • Opened in 2005 • Situated in the centre of busy Southend-on-Sea • An exciting, modern and dynamic environment • Home of the new School of Entrepreneurship and Business

  6. Our locations • Colchester is….. • Only 55 miles from Central London • Only 1 hour away by train • The UK’s 3rd safest city, according to official surveys • The UK’s oldest recorded town • The town with the lowest rainfall and highest number of sunshine hours in the UK • Southend is..… • Only 40 miles from London & • Only 30 minutes away by train • The UK’s safest city according to official surveys, and a famous seaside town . Colchester Southend

  7. Accommodation • All overseas students are guaranteed University accommodation • All single occupancy bedrooms • All accommodation is on campus, within easy walking distance of the teaching buildings • Many bedrooms en-suite • All accommodation comes with furniture, heating, high speed internet connection, communal kitchens and a cleaner every weekday

  8. Facilities • Large indoor and outdoor sports complex • Extensive social facilities • Medical centre on campus • Coffee shops and restaurants • State of the art laboratories and research facilities • Student Jobshop • Open access computer labs Extensive library and online archive • Multi-faith chaplaincy

  9. Our courses • 19 different departments covering many areas including: • Accounting, Finance, Economics • Business Management, Entrepreneurship, Marketing • Computer Science and Electronic Engineering • Telecommunications, Internet technology • Law, Sociology, Human Rights, Politics and International Relations • Biological Science – inc. Biomedical and Biotechnology • Public Health, Sports Science, Psychology • English Language Teaching, Linguistics • History, Literature, Theatre, Film, Media

  10. Flexible entry routes • Bridging Year foundation course • - successful completion guarantees entry to undergraduate programmes • Pre-sessional English classes • General English courses to prepare you for IELTS. • Route to a 3 year Bachelors degree through the International Academy and Insearch Essex

  11. An international community • 42% of Essex students come from outside the UK, making it one of the most popular UK universities • Over 120 countries are represented • Staff are drawn from around the world • Courses with an international focus • Student run cultural societies • Support with visa renewals • Wide range of student support activities • Links across the world

  12. £ Fees and expenses • Bridging Year (all courses): £7,450 • English Language programmes: 5, 10, 15, 20 weeks @ £200 per week • Classroom based undergraduate and research degrees: £9,250 • Classroom based Masters degrees: £9,900 • All laboratory based degrees: £11,990 • Bachelors degrees are 3 years • Masters degrees are usually 1 year • Ph.D courses can take 3-5 years. • Accommodation from £60-91 per week • Living expenses around £4,000 per year • Accommodation and cost of living are both considerably cheaper than London

  13. How to apply • Download forms from our website, or… • Contact one of our local agents for forms and advice • Apply directly to the University for Bridging Year,and Postgraduate courses. Undergraduate applications through UCAS • Documents • Transcripts from high school and/or university • English language certificate • References • Research proposal for Ph.D students • Other documents (e.g. CV / resume)

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