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

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