Why study an Arts course at the University of East Anglia?
UEA’s Faculty of Arts and Humanities has a great reputation for creative and innovative research, with high student satisfaction for drama, film and television studies and the history of art.
- 4th in the UK for research output in Communication, Cultural and Media Studies (Research Excellence Framework 2014).
- Globally-recognised as a pioneer in the field of film and television studies, UEA has one of the oldest centres dedicated to the subject with facilities including an industry-standard film and television studio and media suite.
- Drama students can undertake industry placements and receive hands-on experience in the University’s student-run theatre company, Minotaur.
- History of art is taught in the University’s renowned art gallery, the Sainsbury Centre, surrounded by famous artwork.
- Graduates of arts courses at UEA have gone on to start careers in cultural heritage, film and TV, publicity, publishing and social media.
Program choices
Find out more about your course options by selecting a course level.
- English course
- International Foundation
- International Year One
- Undergraduate Degree
- Graduate Diploma
- Postgraduate Degree
English course
Leads to: University preparation programme or degree
Typical entry requirements: From IELTS 3.0
Length of course: From 4 weeks
- Improve your languages skills while adapting to the US culture.
- Regular intakes with flexible course lengths to suit your English level.
- Adapt to living and studying in the UK.
International Foundation
Leads to: Undergraduate degree
Typical entry requirements: From IELTS 4.5, plus completion of 12 years of schooling with good grades.
Length of course: 3 terms (9 months)
- A guaranteed route to Year 1 of an undergraduate degree.
- Modules designed to develop the specialist knowledge, language and study skills for your chosen degree.
- Support with your university applications.
International Year One
Leads to: Undergraduate degree
Typical entry requirements: From IELTS 5.0, plus completion of A-levels, Foundation, or first year of an overseas university degree.
Length of course: 3 terms (9 months)
- A guaranteed route to Year 2 of an undergraduate degree.
- Complete your degree in the same amount of time as direct entry students.
- Study academic modules that reflect the first year of your chosen degree.
Undergraduate Degree
Length of course: 3 years
- To apply for direct entry to an undergraduate degree at The University of East Anglia: If you are working with an education counsellor please contact them to make an application. Otherwise, please visit the university website
Graduate Diploma
Leads to: Postgraduate degree
Typical entry requirements: From IELTS 5.5, plus completion of three years of higher education.
Length of course: 3 terms (9 months)
- A guaranteed route to a Master's degree.
- Develop your study and research skills in preparation for postgraduate study.
- Improve your knowledge of academic theory and subjects related to your degree.
Postgraduate Degree
Length of course: 1 year
- To apply for direct entry to a postgraduate degree at The University of East Anglia: If you are working with an education counsellor please contact them to make an application. Otherwise, please visit the university website