University of Essex: Clearing and Adjustment 2011

The University has no remaining vacancies for entry in October 2011. If you are interested in applying for entry in October 2012, please refer to detailed information in our prospective students pages.

Why choose the University of Essex?

The University of Essex is one of the UK's leading academic institutions with a reputation for top quality teaching and research. We were rated 16th in England for student satisfaction (National Student Survey 2010) and 9th out of 159 universities and colleges in the last national assessment of research quality.

Watch our new Research Discoveries series on YouTube to find out why a number of our world-leading academic staff chose Essex.

Studying with us represents a real investment in your future. The Essex Degree offers:

A world-class academic experience

Essex students learn in a modern, challenging and stimulating environment of world-class research and high-quality teaching by top academics and researchers who are leaders in their fields. We teach our students how to think, not what to think, offering something engaging and valuable. You will have the opportunity to engage with your chosen subjects and in many cases you will also be able to cross traditional academic boundaries through interdisciplinary study.

A truly international experience

From the moment you arrive at Essex, you are welcomed into a friendly, international community where you will experience many cultures and perspectives. Not only will you have the opportunity to work, study or volunteer in another country during your time with us, but after graduating, you will belong to a global network of Essex alumni, offering a sense of belonging and a group of potential contacts who share the same passion and enthusiasm for learning, life and Essex.

A supportive experience

We will support your individuality, nurturing ambition and independence of thought to help you achieve your aspirations and goals. Building on our sense of fairness and tolerance we will enable you to become a well-rounded, open-minded individual who succeeds academically, professionally and socially.

An enabling experience

Essex provides a strong foundation for your future career. It's no longer enough to rely on skills alone in the job market. Working with you, we will help to identify how to apply your knowledge and experience to achieve professional success. We want you to achieve a healthy work-life balance and become a confident and enterprising individual.

An experience to last a lifetime

Being an Essex student offers a unique combination of living and learning which will set you up for life. Your time at Essex will be an unforgettable experience which will help shape your future.

The University of Essex has three campuses around Essex, at Colchester, Southend and Loughton.

At the Colchester Campus you can:

• be part of a compact, friendly and informal campus, set in beautiful parkland;
• take advantage of modern new teaching and learning facilities including, new in 2010, the Teaching Centre and the Orangery IT-enabled learning space;
• live in our award-winning student residences - we guarantee single room accommodation for all first-year students who apply by 26 August 2011;
• enjoy a full programme of Arts events in the Lakeside Theatre and Art Exchange Gallery;
• join our active Students' Union with over 100 clubs and societies and recently refurbished bars;
• benefit from a flexible degree structure with a wide range of optional modules;
• take part in a wide variety of sports at our excellent sporting and fitness facilities, including a new state-of-the-art £1.4m Evolve Gym;
• obtain advice and guidance from our established student support service
• access information and resources offered by our careers service, including the opportunity to take our professional skills development module;
• explore the region thanks to easy access via both road and train to London, Ipswich, Cambridge, Norwich, and the south east of England;
• venture further afield through good international travel connections via London airports, especially London Stansted.

At the Southend Campus you can:

• be part of a lively town centre campus - as students are located in the heart of the town, they are well placed to take advantage of the many attractions Southend-on-Sea has to offer;
• study at a state-of-the-art campus - completed in 2007, The Gateway Building offers a purpose-built, high-quality teaching and study environment, while the Clifftown Studios provide dedicated rehearsal and performance space for East 15 Acting School;
• live in new student residences - opened in 2010, University Square provides guaranteed town centre single-room accommodation for all new students;
• attend theatre productions by East 15 Acting School in the Clifftown Studios, a Grade II listed former church;
• relax in The Union - a social space which also offers a gateway to all of the services and activities run by the Students' Union, including representation, advice, entertainment, clubs and societies;
• enjoy the seaside - Southend is a popular seaside location with seven miles of award-winning coastline and an array of leisure and cultural activities;
• explore our capital city with easy access to London - Southend Central railway station is adjacent to The Gateway Building meaning London is only 50 minutes away;
• venture further afield thanks to good international travel connections via London airports and budget flights from Southend airport.

Loughton Campus:

• further information on East Acting School courses at our Loughton Campus are available on the East15 website.