The main campus is located in leafy parkland just twenty minutes from the centre of Colchester, and is a combination of new build and classic 1960s design. It is here that the bulk of students live and complete their degrees, with the exception of those studying performing arts subjects, which are based out of the East 15 School in Loughton, just outside of London. There are four courses based on the Southend campus, which is just five minutes outside Southend-on-Sea.
Background and History
One of the 1960s wave of new, redbrick universities, the University of Essex was founded in 1964, receiving its Royal Charter the year after. Its early curriculum had a strong focus on sociology and politics, which are now the source of some its highest rated teaching and most valued research areas. The University was listed in the top ten in the most recent Research Assessment Exercise.
Location and Accessibility
The East 15 Acting School is located on the outskirts of London and is reachable via the Central Line, with only a short walk between Epping Station and the School. It can be reached via road by the M25. The Southend campus can be reached via direct rail from London in just under an hour, and can also be accessed via the M25 and Stansted Airport, while trains between London and Colchester take just over an hour and leave every twenty minutes or so. The campus can be reached via the A11 and is just fifteen minutes from the station via taxi.
The majority of the major teaching facilities are accessible via wheelchair and the Disability Service can provide further assistance.
What's on Offer
BA, BSc, MA, MSci, MMus, MBA, University Diploma, Higher Education Certificate, Higher Education Diploma, Graduate (Conversion) Diploma, Graduate Diploma, Postgraduate Diploma, Postgraduate Certificate.
Entry Requirements
For Arts & Humanities: An ABB-BBB offer is the norm.
For Sciences: Offers range from ABB to BBB depending on course popularity.
For Sciences & Engineering: 80-100 UCAS points for a Foundation course, 200 UCAS points for a full course.