University of Essex
The University of Essex is based at Wivenhoe Park, Colchester and received its Royal Charter in 1965. It is one of the UK's leading academic institutions and has an international reputation for the quality of its research and teaching. The University has 17 departments spanning the Humanities, Social Sciences and Science & Engineering.
Admissions
Application deadline
31 May for October entry. 01 November for January entry.
Nominations
We would ask that nominations please be sent to Essex Abroad three weeks before the application deadline.
Online link to application
Nominated students will be sent link in a personal email
Other requirements
Academic transcript of study, copy of passport information page, English language certificate and learning agreement.
Language Certificate
IELTS: 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each element If the student’s home tuition is in English it is not necessary to provide a language certificate.
Important Language / Visa information
http://www.essex.ac.uk/immigration/studies/english.aspx
Contact Information
Education Abroad Manager
Victoria Pratt Email: vpratt@essex.ac.uk Phone: +44 1206 873565
Essex Abroad Advisor
- Outbound Team (Exchange)
Julie Andrews Email : andrews@essex.ac.uk Phone: +44 1206 873978
Essex Abroad Advisor
- Inbound Team (Exchange)
Lynn Baird Email: lbaird@essex.ac.uk Phone: +44 1206 873976
Essex Abroad Advisor
- Study Abroad Students
Olivia Jenkinson Email: ocjenk@essex.ac.uk Phone: +44 (0)1206 873913
Website
http://www.essex.ac.uk/essexabroad/
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Semester dates: Autumn Term, 2016-2017 Academic Year
Expected date of arrival
Sunday 02 October 2016
Orientation week
Monday 03 October – Friday 07 October 2016
First day of classes
Monday 10 October 2016
End of term (for Full year students)
Friday 16 December 2016
Exam period (for Autumn only students)
Saturday 17 December – Friday 23 December 2016
Departure date (for Autumn only students)
Saturday 24 December 2016
Semester dates: Spring/Summer Term, 2016-2017 Academic Year
Preferred Arrival date
Wednesday 11 January 2017
Orientation
Thursday 12 & Friday 13 January 2017
Classes start
Monday 16 January 2017
End of term
Friday 24 March 2017
Easter closure
Saturday 25 March – Sunday 23 April 2017
Classes start (revision & early exams)
Monday 24 April - Sunday 14 May 2017
Exam Period
Monday 15 May to Sunday 11 June 2017
End of term / Departure date
Friday 30 June 2017 (Students are permitted to leave after their final written examination)
Location
University Address
University of Essex Wivenhoe Park Colchester, Essex CO4 3SQ
Climate
Spring/ Summer Average Temperature: 11°C-25°C Autumn/Winter Average Temoerature: 0°C-11°C One of the driest regions in the United Kingdom
Town Tourism Website
http://www.visitcolchester.com/
Transportation Services
Excellent transport links around the United Kingdom and to Europe. Approximately an hour away from London by train. Regular bus service to town centre and local destinations with stops on campus.
Direct shuttle service to Stansted Airport. On Arrivals Day (Autumn term only) the University operates a direct coach service to the campus. Students will be provided with the necessary link to secure a place during August.
University Location Information
http://www.essex.ac.uk/about/getting_here/colchester/default.aspx
Academics
System of assessment
Assignments and tests with exams at the end of the academic year
Teaching methods
Lectures, seminars, tutorials, and self-study
Language of instruction
English (other than in foreign language modules)
Restrictions for international students
The online module directory indicates which modules are available to exchange students Students are only permitted to take modules from the Colchester or Southend campus. Please note that it is not possible to study at Colchester and Southend at the same time. Students are not permitted to take non-credited modules.
Standard credit load for term (Autumn or Spring/Summer)
All students are required to take 60 Essex credits per term (minimum and maximum)
Standard module load for an
All students are required to take 120 Essex credits per year (minimum and
2
academic year
maximum)
Division of academic years
Academic Year: October – June Autumn Term: October – December Spring Term: January – March Summer Term: April – June
Module/Course Directory
http://www.essex.ac.uk/modules/
Finance
Ancillary fee
There may be laboratory fees depending on modules chosen.
Insurance / Healthcare
Insurance cover should be arranged by student prior to their studies
http://www.essex.ac.uk/students/new/international/default.aspx
Estimated Personal expenditure (39 week stay)
http://www.essex.ac.uk/studentfinance/cost_of_living.aspx#international
Accommodation
Type of University maintained campus accommodation
We offer single study bedrooms with shared kitchen facilities and either shared or en-suites bathrooms. If students are studying at Colchester they should select accommodation at our Colchester campus, students wishing to study at Southend can apply for accommodation at that location. http://www2.essex.ac.uk/accommodation/
Private Accommodation
If you do not wish to apply for campus accommodation or are not offered campus accommodation, the Student Union offers assistance to find private local accommodation - http://www.essexstudent.com/studentlets/
Opening and Closing Dates 2016-17
Sunday 02 October 2016 - Saturday 01 July 2017
Holiday Arrangements
Accommodation remains open during the Christmas and Easter holidays. All students are required to vacate their rooms at the end of the Summer term.
Accommodation application deadline
Accommodation is arranged via Essex Abroad and students will be notified in August/September for October entry and in December for January entry. Accommodation cannot be guaranteed. Students are not able to use the online Accommodation Application.
Accommodation fee
We offer a range of accommodation, from shared facilities to en-esuite rooms. The costs of each type of accommodation can be found on-line - http://www.essex.ac.uk/accommodation/payments/rent/default.aspx
