Why choose to study Engineering at UEA?
UEA is located at the centre of the energy sector in the East of England, making it an ideal location to gain work experience, visit engineering sites and connect with employers in the industry while studying engineering.
- With strong links to local mechanical, energy and manufacturing companies, you’ll have the opportunity to visit major engineering sites such as: electrical substations, power stations, biomass plants, waste plants and jack up barges.
- Opportunity to undertake project work with an engineering company that addresses real-world problems.
- Benefit from Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) membership for free.
- Industry placements, networking and internships are available to get a feel for possible career routes.
- Access state-of-the-art facilities including the new £31 million Building for Science and Engineering for practical, interactive learning that will help to prepare you for your future career.
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