Melani Perera

Melani - one of our Italian students

Hi everyone! I am Melani and I am from Rome, Italy. I am currently in my third year studying International Relations at UEA. 

I chose to study at UEA because it has one of the best rankings among the universities here in the United Kingdom. Also, what attracted me the most is the great focus that UEA has on the career development of every student. I am in my final year and looking into my potential career paths after graduating. In this, UEA services and support are of great help. To name a few, I found it very helpful to meet the Career Advisers from UEA CareerCentral, and to register for the Mentorship Programme. Both of these services helped me hugely to better understand and navigate my career options and network with career professionals who work in my field of interest.

My course is very varied because it gives you the opportunity to choose your modules from a wide range of fields such as global development, media studies, or history. This enabled me to tailor my studies according to my interests and my future aspirations. For example, last year I took a module in Gender and Development and one in Media and Identity. Also, a perk of being a member of the School of Politics, Philosophy, Language and Communication Studies (PPL) at UEA, is that you have the chance to take a language module for free during each semester. I really enjoyed attending Spanish classes. 

I am happy to have made UEA and Norwich my second home. They are the perfect mix between entertainment and tranquility, urban life and rural areas, which matches my tastes and needs. The student community is very varied, with people coming from all over the world and from different walks of life. Here you will be able to grow both academically and personally in a safe and welcoming environment. 

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UEA is home to more than 4,000 students from outside the UK and we welcome students from Italy to join our vibrant community.

 

Accepted qualifications

  • We welcome applications from students with a range of qualifications, including the International Baccalaureate (IB), Diploma di Esame di Stato (DES) and American High School Diploma.

     

    A level IB DES High School Diploma
    AAA 34 90 GPA 3.75 plus three AP tests at 3
    AAB 33 87 GPA 3.5 plus three AP tests at 3
    ABB 32 85 GPA 3.5 plus three AP tests at 3
    BBB 31 80 GPA 3.3 plus three AP tests at 3

     

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    If you’re in any doubt about meeting the entry requirements, call our Admissions Service on +44 (0) 1603 591515 or email admissions@uea.ac.uk.


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    If English is not your first language you may be required to provide evidence of proficiency in English language, for example with these test scores. 

    • IELTS: 6.0 overall with minimum of 5.5 in each component 
    • International Baccalaureate English: English A at HL4 or SL4. English B at HL4 or SL5

    These are guidelines only.  Please be sure to check on the 'requirements' tab for your specific course.

    We also accept a wide range of other English language qualifications - see our English language equivalencies for details.

    If you don't yet meet these requirements, INTO UEA  provide short and intensive preparation in English language and study skills for undergraduate or postgraduate study at UEA.

  • All applicants must have at least a 2.1 honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field of study. Entry requirements vary across Schools and courses – please check the details for your specific course.


    English language requirements

    If English is not your first language you may be required to provide evidence of proficiency in English language, for example with these test scores. 

    • IELTS: 6.0 overall with minimum of 5.5 in only two components and 6.0 in the others 
    • International Baccalaureate English: English A at HL4 or SL4. English B at HL4 or SL5

    These are guidelines only.  Please be sure to check on the 'requirements' tab for your specific course.

    We also accept a wide range of other English language qualifications - see our English language equivalencies for details.

    If you don't yet meet these requirements, INTO UEA  provide short and intensive preparation in English language and study skills for undergraduate or postgraduate study at UEA.

  • Typically, we ask for at least a 2.1 or Master’s (and 6.5 or 7.0 IELTS).

    It is normally expected that students wishing to undertake postgraduate research in the Faculty of Arts and Humanities or Social Sciences will hold a relevant Master’s degree (and 7.0 IELTS, where evidence of English language is required).

    Applicants to the Faculty of Science or Medicine and Health Sciences can either have a Master’s degree or a strong Bachelor’s degree, equivalent to UK 2.1 or above (and 6.5 IELTS).

    These are guidelines only.  Please be sure to check on the 'requirements' tab for your specific course.

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