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2010 QICF University of Essex

2010 QICF University of Essex. University of Essex An introduction Dan Entwistle - International Office. Choosing a UK University. What to consider University reputation and strengths Location and environment Range and quality of courses Accommodation Facilities and costs

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2010 QICF University of Essex

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  1. 2010 QICF University of Essex

  2. University of EssexAn introductionDan Entwistle - International Office

  3. 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

  4. Our Reputation • 9th in the UK for research (RAE 2008) • 1st for Politics, Sociology • 2nd for Accounting and Finance, History • 3rd for Economics • 4th for Linguistics • 8th in the UK for teaching excellence (The Sunday Times 2008) • The UK’s no. 1 social science university • Internationally respected qualifications

  5. 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

  6. 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 Essex Business School’s Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovation. • Brand new accommodation

  7. Our location • 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

  8. Our location • 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

  9. Accommodation Accommodation • Colchester • Guaranteed campus accommodation • All single occupancy bedrooms • Many bedrooms en-suite • high speed internet connection, communal kitchens and a cleaner every weekday • Southend • Brand new student halls located next to the main University building • All single occupancy bedrooms, all en-suite.

  10. 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

  11. Our Courses • 18 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

  12. Flexible entry routes • Undergraduate foundation • Bridging Year foundation course • - all subjects • - October and January start dates • - guarantees entry to Year 1 of a degree. • Certificate of Higher Education • - Business subjects only • - guarantees entry to Year 2 of a degree. • English language • Pre-sessional English classes (4-16 weeks) • Preparatory English courses for IELTS preparation.

  13. 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

  14. £ Fees and Living Expenses • Pathways • Bridging Year (all courses) £8,500 • Certificate of HE £11,500 • Undergraduate • Standard fee £10,750 • Psychology and Biology £12,750 • Postgraduate • Standard fee £10,750 • Business School (Masters) £11,750 • Psychology and Biology £12,750 • MBA £15,000 • Accommodation from £63-95 per week • Living expenses around £5,000 per year

  15. How to Apply • Apply online at www.essex.ac.uk or… • Contact one of our local agents for forms and advice • Apply directly to the University for Foundation and Postgraduate courses. • Undergraduate applications through UCAS at www.ucas.com • Documents • Transcripts from high school and/or university • English language certificate • References • Research proposal for Ph.D students • Other documents (e.g. CV / resume)

  16. www.essex.ac.uk

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