Bridging Year Programme
Since the Bridging Year was launched in 1989, it has established itself as a
highly successful route into
undergraduate degree courses at the University of
Essex. It is aimed at students who need to supplement their high school
studies and improve their English language skills. The programme runs for
one academic year and comprises a curriculum of both academic, and language and
study skills modules. Successful completion of the Bridging Year guarantees you
entry to any relevant Bachelor's degree at the University.
Bridging Year students may also qualify for the
accelerated routes of the
four-year degrees and may be able to transfer. Students on the Bridging
Year programme are full members of the University and can live on campus if
they wish and have the same access to the academic, social and sporting
facilities as other undergraduates.
The Bridging Year programme has
attracted students from more than 50 countries.
Entry Requirements
The normal entry requirements are a good academic record at senior
secondary/high school or junior college and a score of 5.0 in IELTS
(or
equivalent). You will also be able to join the programme if you
have taken A-levels (whether UK, Hong Kong or Singapore), Malaysian
STPM, International Baccalaureate or similar examinations, but not
achieved the grades required for direct entry to the first year of our
degrees. Those whose English level is
lower than an IELTS 5.0 or equivalent, may wish to first take
the Essex English Language
Programme which runs several times throughout the year.
It is also possible to join a pathway for students IELTS 4.5 or
equivalent using the International Academy
Pre-sessional Programme.
There are no lower or upper age limits on entry. Students from European
Union countries are welcome, though the tuition fees are the same for
all students.
Programme Structure
Students can select from an extensive range of
subject areas and module combinations.
January Entry into the Bridging Year
There is a January entry to the
Bridging Year that leads to degrees in
Business Management, Accounting and Finance, Economics or Entrepreneurship. This programme is based at
the Colchester campus and is identical to an ordinary Bridging Year programme,
with the exception of the starting date and the length of the vacations. The
nine-month programme starts at the beginning of January, with two-week
vacations in March and June and exams in July.
Students take five modules – Academic Skills, Business Management,
Economics, Core Maths and Statistics. Successful completion of this
programme guarantees you entry to the relevant degrees at the Colchester
and Southend campuses. Due to the specific timescale of this programme,
there is no accelerated route option.
The course dates for 2012 January entry are:
9th January to 16th March
2nd April to 8th June
25th June to 6th July
Examinations take place 9th to 13th July
Module Information
The modules for this Bridging Year programme are listed below:
How to apply
An
application form can be submitted directly to the International
Academy via post, e-mail or fax. You may apply up to a year in advance
and we are happy to give conditional offers to those who are still at
school or college, or who have not yet reached the required English
language level.
Please enclose the following when you are submitting your application for
the Bridging Year:
- Completed Bridging Year application form
- High school graduation certificate and final scores (if available)
- Non-native English speakers must provide an English language test
score (IELTS, TOEFL or equivalent)
- Two academic references
- Any other information regarding studies, employment or personal
interest that you feel may be relevant to your application.
Please return all applications to:
International Academy
University of Essex
Wivenhoe Park
Colchester
Essex, CO4 3SQ
United Kingdom
T +44 1206 872842
F +44 1206 873107
E iaapply@essex.ac.uk
Last modified on 21 May 2012