Admissions

The university welcomes applications from students with disabilities.

On your UCAS or other application form, you are given the opportunity to declare if you have a disability, long term medical condition, mental health difficulty or specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia. You do not have to disclose this information to the university if you do not want to. However, you are strongly encouraged to do this so we can discuss support that can be put in place to ensure a successful time whilst studying at the University of Essex.

Applicants who meet the academic criteria for selection and who indicate on their application form that they have a disability, dyslexia, or a long term medical condition may be contacted by a member of the Disability Team with information about the support available. Alternatively, please contact us.
 
If you are attending one of the Open Days or visiting the University and would like meet a member of the Disability Team to find out about the support available, please contact the Admissions Office.
 
There are some courses, which have a high practical, fieldwork or study abroad component, which may create some specific difficulties for some students. We will try to ensure that, where necessary, activities are accessible. If you have queries regarding your case, please discuss this with the Disability Team.
 
Any discussions about your disability or additional needs are separate from the academic selection process and are confidential.

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