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Admissions Statement
The University of East Anglia (UEA) is committed to providing an admissions service which is both professional and fair, and which facilitates entry to the University for high quality candidates who will engage with and contribute to the intellectual and cultural vitality of the institution. The University seeks to undertake this action by identifying merit and potential whilst ensuring that the admissions process is fair and transparent to all, regardless of background.
Our admissions policy applies to the admission of full and part-time undergraduate and postgraduate taught applicants and adheres to the current University's Corporate Plan.
Our Postgraduate Research Admissions Policy can be found here.
This policy does not cover degree apprenticeships. Further information on degree apprenticeships can be found on our apprenticeships webpages.
The University of East Anglia recognises the precepts of the UK Quality Code for HE: Admissions, Recruitment and Widening Access and the UUK & Guild HE Fair Admissions Code of Practice. The University recognises the following legislation as relevant to the admissions process:
Equality Act (2010)
All relevant Data Protection laws
Freedom of Information Act 2000
Human Rights Act 1998
Race Relations Act 1976 and Race Relations Amendment Act 2000
Special Education Needs and Disability Act 2001
Special Educational Needs and Disability Code of Practice: 0 to 15 years (2015)
This policy is the responsibility of the Associate Director of Admissions and Applicant Engagement and is reviewed annually by the Admissions, Recruitment and Marketing Executive.
Contextual Admissions
Contextual admissions means that we use additional information to understand and recognise your potential to succeed at UEA. Using this insight, we could provide you with an offer with reduced entry requirements to study at UEA.