The University of East Anglia (UEA)

Last updated January, 2021

The University

The University of East Anglia (UEA) is a dynamic place to live and study with an enthusiastic atmosphere and willingness to explore new ideas. Whether you study Humanities, Sciences or Social Sciences, you'll find a wide variety of exciting modules and gold-standard teaching open to you at UEA. In 2012 Norwich became England's first UNESCO City of Literature. If you study English Literature at UEA, you will be taught by international experts covering all periods in literature, from the medieval to the present, as well as by prize-winning poets, novelists, biographers and literary translators.

Norwich is a historic and vibrant city within easy reach of London. The bustle of Norwich is just minutes away from campus and offers plenty to inspire and entertain, no matter how diverse your taste or interests. Norwich is overlooked by the towering cathedral and Normal Castle, its cobbled streets open out on to riverside walks, quiet gardens, museums and art galleries. Many ancient buildings now serve as cinemas, tea rooms and concert halls. Everywhere you will see medieval and modern buildings coexisting in one of England's most unspoiled cities.

Exchange information

• Undergraduate level exchanges only.
• Academic Year: September to June (Autumn semester: September–December; Spring semester: January–June).
• Minimum/maximum course load: 60UCU per semester (usually three modules).
• Course numbering system: 400 – First year courses; 500 – Second year; 600 – Final year.
• One UCU credit represents approximately 12–15 working hours.
• Depending upon module enrolments, actual classroom contact time may be between 2–8 hours per module per week.
• For modules where there is less contact time at UEA, the student is expected to do personal study as outlined by the module handbook given to each student at their first contact point for the module.
• Psychology: Suitable for PSYC 300-level papers
• Examinations take place within the normal academic year and typically end around the middle of June.
• Single semester students who only study at UEA during the autumn term must take modules where assessment is based on coursework or ask to have coursework instead of an examination.
• For a list of all English language qualifications accepted by UEA, visit the UEA website:
  English language equivalencies – University of East Anglia

  Relevant links

  • UEA courses
  • UEA semester dates
  • UEA accommodation
  • UEA cost of living
  • UEA information for exchange students
  • Disability Services
  • UEA Visa and insurance information
  • Information on student visas and insurance for students going on exchange

  Exchange experiences

  • 2023 S2 BA POLS TA (PDF)
  • 2019 S2 BSc COMP BA ENGL HMJ (PDF)
  • 2019 S2 BSc ECOL JS (PDF)
  • 2019 S1 BSc NEUR AJ (PDF
  • 2019 S1 BA ENGL CM (PDF)
  • 2017 S1 LLB BA HIST AC (PDF)

  Further information

  For further information about Otago Global Student Exchange, please contact an Exchange Adviser.