As part of UEA’s commitment to supporting mature students into Higher Education, we work with local Access to HE providers to provide their students with a reduced offer.
These colleges include:
- East Coast College (Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft)
- City College Norwich
- College of West Anglia (Kings Lynn campus)
This offer provides Access to HE students with:
A reduced entry offer of a pass in 45 Level 3 credits, including 30 at merit and pass in 15.
Please note this offer does not include the following courses:
- Medicine or Medicine Pathway courses
- Social Work
- Physiotherapy
- Midwifery
- Journalism courses accredited by the BJTC
- Language courses may require an A Level in the relevant subject.
Please note that where there is a subject specific requirement, we may require 12 credits at either Merit or Distinction depending upon the course applied for.
In addition:
- All specific subject pathways remain, including GCSE requirements stated on course listings
- All specific content criteria remain
- Offers may be subject to the Chemistry Test for relevant Science subjects
- Offers may be subject to an acceptable sample of work for relevant courses
- Offers may be subject to non-academic requirements for courses.
Where an offer is made and no prior interview or audition is required:
This will take the form of a guaranteed reduced grade offer for the course.
Where an offer is made for an interviewing or auditioning course:
We will guarantee an interview or audition (subject to the caveats listed above) and a reduced grade offer if the interview/audition is successful and the student qualifies for an offer. This offer excludes Social Work, Physiotherapy, Midwifery, Journalism courses accredited by the BJTC, and Medicine courses (including Medicine with a Gateway Year) where we are not able to guarantee an interview or give a reduced grade offer.
IELTS
Admissions teams may also ask you for proof of English proficiency if your first language isn’t English. For more information, please visit our page on English Language Equivalencies.
Foundation years
Foundation years are a fantastic way for students who have had a break from education to join a university and spend a year getting to really know the courses they’re transitioning into. These are supportive mechanisms to help students to cement their existing skills into their degree study. Many students who have taken foundation years will describe the extensive insight they’ve had into subjects of interest and go on to perform very well on their main degree course. Find out more about our Foundation Year courses and hear from other students.
Peer Guide Programme
This summer we are offering access students at our partner institutions the opportunity to get involved in a unique transition programme. Our Peer Guide Programme has been designed to provide a tailorable experience, working with our current students and staff to get the insight necessary to transition seamlessly into your degree.
If you have any questions on where to complete any missing requirements, or have any questions, please contact Gemma on maturestudents@uea.ac.uk.