Why choose to study Social Sciences at UEA?
Home to seven schools of study, UEA’s Faculty of Social Sciences is dedicated to supporting your personal development by bridging the gap between academic learning and practical skills.
- Opportunities for international development students to take a work placement, such as governance in Nigeria and Tanzania, education in Guatemala and Mexico, disaster recovery in India and the Philippines, and food security in Cambodia.
- Access cutting-edge facilities at the School of Psychology, including Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy, motion tracking and eye tracking labs.
- 80% of research conducted by the School of Psychology is world-leading or internationally excellent (Research Excellence Framework 2014).
- UEA Law School has strong links to local, national and global law firms, offering practical experience through a pro-bono clinic and internship opportunities.
- The Faculty of Social Sciences is a member of the SeNSS Doctoral Training Partnership.
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