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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.
If you haven't booked yet, secure your place using the link below:
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Time | Activity | Location | Attendee |
|---|---|---|---|
9.30–10.40am | Check in and pick up your information leaflet to begin your day. | Congregation Hall | 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 / Lecture Theatre 1 | 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 Block | Guests (optional) |
11am–12pm | Introduction to the School Hear about what it's like to study in the School of Global Development, including information on course content, Study Abroad and work placements options and graduate employment prospects. Studying Development: The Student Perspective Quiz a panel of current students on their experiences of studying in the School of Global Development. Ask them about anything from assessments to placement opportunities, module choices to course community (and anything else in between). Our panel of students will tell you what you need to know! | Julian Study Centre 2.02 | Applicant |
12–12.20pm | Refreshments Get a feel for our department's close-knit community as you join us for tea, coffee and cake. Chat with our academic staff and current students and continue conversations from the first part of the session. | Julian Study Centre 2.02 | Applicant and guests |
12.20–1pm | Mini Taster Lecture Engage in a taster lecture as one of our academic colleagues share their expertise on a pressing Global Development challenge. You might hear about how we can address the environmental degradation caused by mining, tackle growing economic inequality, or resist the rise of xenophobic nationalism around the world. Whatever the topic, you'll leave with a better understanding of what it's like to learn with us. | Julian Study Centre 2.02 | Applicant and guests |
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 | 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 | 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.