Computing Science

Your Applicant Day Programme

This is an exclusive event for our offer holders, designed to give you a real insight into what studying at UEA is all about. A chance to explore our campus, meet the people who will support your journey, and experience the facilities where you’ll learn and shape your future.

See your relevant programme below:

Saturday Applicant Programme
Wednesday Applicant Programme

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Saturday Programme

Time	Activity	Location	Attendee
9.30–10.40am	Check in and pick up your information leaflet to begin your day.	Congregation Hall, floor 01, room 01.19	Applicant
10.15–10.45am	Discover UEA: A Student Perspective Join us for an introduction to UEA, then dive into a Q&A with our current students. From the best study spaces to unforgettable campus events, hear what makes UEA special; direct from those who know it best.	Lecture Theatre Block	Applicant and guests (optional)
10.45–11am	Departure to subject areas A Student Ambassador will guide you to your subject area.	Congregation Hall, floor 01, room 01.19/Lecture Theatre Block	Applicant
11–11.45am	Guiding Success: Behind the UEA Experience Take part in our Q&A with advisors from Finance, Accommodation, Careers, Student Support and more! Ready to share insights on how your student will be supported throughout their studies and beyond.	Lecture Theatre	Guests (optional)
11am–12pm	Taster Sessions Dive into practical Data Science problems that mirror real industry challenges and learn Cyber Security Skills to solve a critical cyber policy challenge. In these taster sessions, you will apply your skills to a critical domain in a practical session - could the policies you devise strategically defend a live industrial control system? Test your decision-making skills, and discover if your strategy leads to successful defence or catastrophic system vulnerability.	New Science Building, floor 1, labs	Applicant
12.05–12.30pm	Welcome and School Talk During this session we will equip you with all the relevant information so you can find out what it is like to be a student within the School of Computing Sciences at UEA. There will also be a short welcome delivered by the Head of School.	New Science Building, room 0.06	Applicants (guests optional)
12.30–12.50pm	Year in Industry and Student Panel This session gives an opportunity to ask our panel of experts any questions that you have around our year in industry, careers, courses, life as a student or UEA in general.	New Science Building, room 0.06	Applicants (guests optional)
12.45–3pm	Tours and Information Zone Visit our Information Zone to chat to support services from across the University. You can also join our guided tours of campus, accommodation, the Library, Sportspark and the Students' Union.	Congregation Hall, floor 01, room 01.19	Applicant and guests (optional)
12.45–3pm	Tune Into Uni A series of short talks on key topics to prepare you for a smooth transition to university. Pick up a pair of our headphones and listen live to experts on various areas of student life.	Congregation Hall, floor 01, room 01.19	Applicant and guests (optional)
12.50–1.30pm	Refreshments An opportunity to chat with our current students and lecturers.	New Science Building, room 0.06	Applicants (guests optional)

Wednesday Programme

Time	Activity	Location	Attendee
11am–1.40pm	Check in and pick up your information leaflet to begin your day.	Congregation Hall, floor 01, room 01.19	Applicant
11.00–1.45pm	Tours and Information Zone Visit our Information Zone to chat to support services from across the University. You can also join our guided tours of campus, accommodation, the Library, Sportspark and the Students' Union.	Congregation Hall, floor 01, room 01.19	Applicant and guests (optional)
11.00–1.45pm	Tune Into Uni A series of short talks on key topics to prepare you for a smooth transition to university. Pick up a pair of our headphones and listen live to experts on various areas of student life.	Congregation Hall, floor 01, room 01.19	Applicant and guests (optional)
1.15–1.45pm	Discover UEA: A Student Perspective Join us for an introduction to UEA, then dive into a Q&A with our current students. From the best study spaces to unforgettable campus events, hear what makes UEA special; direct from those who know it best.	Lecture Theatre Block	Applicant and guests (optional)
1.45–2pm	Departure to Subject Areas A Student Ambassador will guide you to your subject area.	Congregation Hall, floor 01, room 01.19/Lecture Theatre Block	Applicant
2–2.45pm	Guiding Success: Behind the UEA Experience Take part in our Q&A with advisors from Finance, Accommodation, Careers, Student Support and more! Ready to share insights on how your student will be supported throughout their studies and beyond.	Lecture Theatre Block	Guests (optional)
2–3pm	Taster Sessions Dive into practical Data Science problems that mirror real industry challenges and learn Cyber Security Skills to solve a critical cyber policy challenge. In these taster sessions, you will apply your skills to a critical domain in a practical session - could the policies you devise strategically defend a live industrial control system? Test your decision-making skills, and discover if your strategy leads to successful defence or catastrophic system vulnerability.	New Science Building, floor 1, labs and room 0.06	Applicant
3.05–3.30pm	Welcome and School Talk During this session we will equip you with all the relevant information so you can find out what it is like to be a student within the School of Computing Sciences at UEA. There will also be a short welcome delivered by the Head of School.	New Science Building, room 0.06	Applicants (guests optional)
3.30–3.50pm	Year in Industry and Student Panel This session gives an opportunity to ask our panel of experts any questions that you have around our year in industry, careers, courses, life as a student or UEA in general.	New Science Building, room 0.06	Applicants (guests optional)
3.50–4.30pm	Refreshments An opportunity to chat with our current students and lecturers.	New Science Building, room 0.06	Applicants (guests optional)
4–5pm	Late tours Join us for late tours of campus, accommodation, the Library, Sportspark and the Students' Union.	Congregation Hall, floor 01, room 01.19	Applicant and guests (optional)

For more information including FAQs, see Applicant Days, for what to expect on the day, see Applicant Day programmes, and to find out about our accommodation options, see our Accommodation Finder.

If you have any questions about your Applicant Day please contact us on recruitmentevents@uea.ac.uk.