University of East Anglia

Why go to University

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Why go to University

1 Why go to University

Academic benefits

Improve career prospects

Gain independence

Student life

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Study what you enjoy – over 35,000 courses available

Research-led teaching– world experts in their field

Variety of learning methods and assessments

Help and support available throughout your time at university

Learn transferable skills– interpersonal; verbal and written communication; presentation; organisation and time management; commitment; ability to use initiative

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Academic Benefits

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Course Options

3 Course Options

Single subject– History, Law, Art, Geography

Combined subjects (joint honours)– English Literature and Philosophy

Year abroad or in industry– Law with American Law

Part-time study– 5-7 years (Biochemistry, 6 years)

Foundation Year– Humanities Foundation Year, Applied Computer Science

Awarded BSc or BA usually, or LLB, MBBS, BEd, BEng, MSci, MMath

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3 Course Options

Course Options

Bovine

Management

Perfumery

Ballistic Engineering

Space Science

& Robotics

Naval

Architecture

Ethical Hacking & Countermeasures

Golf

Management

Geological

Hazards

Physiotherapy

Scriptwriting & Performance

Experimental

Psychology

Glass

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UEA Courses

Faculty of Science Faculty of Arts and Humanities

Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences

Faculty of Social Science

Biology

Chemistry

Computing Science

Engineering

Environmental Science

Mathematics

Natural Sciences

Pharmacy

American Studies

Film, Television and Media

History

Language + Communication

Literature, Drama and Creative Writing

Philosophy

Political, Social and International Studies

Art History

Norwich Medical School

Physiotherapy

Occupational Therapy

Speech and Language Therapy

Operating Department Practice

Nursing

Midwifery

Economics

Education and Lifelong Learning

International Development

Law

Norwich Business School

Social Work

Psychology

International Business Management (London)

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Higher employment rate than non graduates – lots of career support

80% of graduate jobs do not require a specific subject

Some careers such as medicine and architecture require degrees

Average starting salary is £26,500

Being a graduate means you can enter at a higher level and go further

and earn more in your career

It is estimated that over a lifetime the average graduate would have

earned almost 50% more than the average non-graduate

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Improved career prospects

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Home or Away?

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Choose what’s right for you– There are advantages and disadvantages of both.

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Home or Away?

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Halls of residence

Share with 6-12 people

Most institutions offer en-suite accommodation

Can be self-catered or catered (half board basis)

Prices vary (£68-£111/week)

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Home or Away?

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Gain Independence

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Life at University– Cooking for yourself– Washing clothes– Cleaning– Food shopping– Paying bills– Gain confidence

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New experiences activities and adventures

Meet new people and visit new places

Student life is about diversity, choice and fun!

Take part in clubs and societies

Some of the most enjoyable years of your life!

Student campuses and surrounding areas cater for everything a student

requires

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Student Life

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CLUBS

Athletics, Ballet, Basketball, Cheerleading, Cricket,

Fencing, Football, Ice Skating, Lacrosse, Mountain

Biking, Netball, Pole Dancing, Rock Climbing, Rugby,

Sailing, Sky-diving, Surf, Trampoline, Ultimate Frisbee,

Waterpolo etc…

SOCIETIES

Anime, Art, Concrete, Circus, Dance Squad, Debating,

Environmental, Film, Games, Glee, History, Jewish,

International Students, Law, Livewire, Politics, Rock

Gospel choir, Russian, Volunteers, etc…

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Can I afford it?

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Repayable loans - available to everyone

regardless of income

Fees not paid up front or during course…

you don’t have to find the money yourself

Non-repayable help – grant, bursaries &

scholarships

Lots you can do – budget, part-time/holiday

work

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Can I afford it?

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Lots you can do– Budget– Part-time/holiday work

Repayments linked to earnings– Nothing below £21,000– 9% of anything above £21,000

Anything not paid off after 30 years gets

written off.

Support for low income households or those

with high grades

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University is affordable

Study more of what you enjoy

Gain transferable skills

Improve career prospects

Gain life skills

Opportunities to get involved in many different activities

IT’S GOOD FUN!

Most graduates look at their time studying saying it was the best 3/4 years

of their life!

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Summary

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Find out more

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