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Why Study at UEA?

Academic Benefits

  • You would be taught by experts in your chosen field of study. At the University of East Anglia our lecturers are industry specialists
  • If you were to study at the University of East Anglia you would gain a qualification from an internationally recognised educational institution
  • Undergraduate courses are taught using traditional and non traditional learning methods and assessments which means you would be able to find a course that would suit your particular learning style
  • You would be able to utilise world-class learning facilities and enjoy the fantastic campus facilities
  • Help and guidance for academic issues would be provided throughout the duration of study

Improve your Career Prospects

  • You would gain "transferable" skills e.g. time management, problem solving and presentation skills that will be vital in the job market
  • Graduates have greater earning power than non-graduates and also a higher employment rate than non-graduates
  • Some careers require a specific undergraduate degree (e.g Medicine)
  • At the University of East Anglia there is continuous career help and advice from the Careers Centre throughout your time at university and after you have graduated

Gain Independence

  • You may consider living away from home in University of East Anglia accommodation and this experience will teach you valuable life skills
  • You will have the opportunity to explore the beautiful city of Norwich and our campus
  • Hopefully, by the end of university you will be able to cook, wash clothes and most importantly manage money
  • You will also be learn alongside a range of people from all different backgrounds and age ranges
  • There are plenty of student services provided by the university's Dean of Students

Social Benefits

  • University life will be full of new experiences, activities and adventures, meeting new people and  visiting new places
  • You can get involved with a range of sporting clubs including Fencing, Squash, Kayaking, Climbing, Football, Cricket, American Football, Swimming, Netball, Ultimate Frisbee…
  • If sport isn’t for your thing, why not join a society eg Film, Music, Drama, Games, Creative Writing, Cocktail, Photography, Law, Pub Crawl…
  • You can also become involved in the Union of UEA Students
  • Student life is about diversity, choice, growing up and FUN!

Choosing a course

  • When the time comes to start researching a course to study at university you will find there are plenty
  • of options available to you.
  • There are over 50,000 different degree courses available throughout the UK and at the University of East Anglia alone there are over 150 undergraduate degree courses to choose from.
  • You can study a single subject eg History or combine two subjects (joint honours) eg English Literature and Philosophy.
  • At the University of East Anglia you can also spend a year abroad or in industry eg Law with American Law and a year in the States so there are plenty of options to start thinking about.

Experience University

You can experience a subject at university level by attending one of our academic taster events. More details at our Gifted and Talented


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