2010 QICF University of Essex University

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 § Student composition

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

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

Our Campuses Southend § Brand new state of the art campus § Opened in 2005 § Situated in the centre of busy Southendon-Sea § An exciting, modern and dynamic environment § Home of the Essex Business School’s Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovation. § Brand new accommodation

Our location Colchester is…. . § Only 55 miles from Central London § Only 1 hour away by train § The UK’s 3 rd 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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

How to Apply 1. Apply online at www. essex. ac. uk or… 2. Contact one of our local agents 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)

www. essex. ac. uk