Admission Requirements

The following requirements must be fulfilled to get admitted to The University of Suffolk

• International students are considered on a case-by-case basis. There can be some additional requirements, depending on the program you are applying to.
• Students are required to submit their original transcripts from their last attended academic institutions. If they are not in English, then submit the translated copies of the same along with the originals.
• Applicants must be 18 years old at the time of the beginning of the course.
• You need to submit your English language proficiency test scores if you are coming from a non-English speaking country.

Opportunities

Careers, Employability and Enterprise Team

The Careers, Employability and Enterprise Team are available throughout the year, and are ready to help you with your future. All services are available online or by telephone to all current and prospective students, as well as graduates of the University of Suffolk within three years of graduation. We are here to support EVERY student; whether you are an undergraduate or postgraduate, an apprentice or something else, we are here for you. We know thinking about the future can feel stressful, and you might be tempted to leave it until the end of your degree, but we’re here to help you from day one.

How can we help you?

• Offer confidential and impartial advice to help you with CV design, interview techniques, LinkedIn profiles, and all aspects of the job and Postgraduate application process.
• Work with you to explore the options to create your own future, from going freelance, to starting a business, and building your own portfolio career.Support you to make informed decisions, develop strategies and create career plans.
• Help you to assess your values, interests, abilities and skills and relate these to your future possibilities, whether that’s employment, postgraduate study, starting your own business, or something else.
• Organise a variety of employer events to develop your essential networking skills, and so you can start building a network of contacts for your future.
• Provide a wide range of online resources that you can access at any time of the day via FutureMe, which includes our Online Job Board;
• Connect you with new initiatives and opportunities to gain experience, including our Micro-Placement Scheme offers paid work experience opportunities, exclusive to Suffolk students.

Student Support

If you need any support, here are some numbers and websites which may be of help to you.

• University support
  • The University has a range of support services that will remain available to you, from both the Student Services team (financial, health and wellbeing, disability) and the Library and Learning Services team (support with assessment and study), as well as through platforms including SilverCloud.
  • Specialist resources: managed access to on-campus specialist laboratories, studios, and study facilities will remain in place.
  • Library: Information on the reservation and collection of physical books and DVDs can be found on the Library and Learning Services website. Further information about online resources and support available to you is available on the support pages of the Library and Learning Services website.
  • Student Services:  You may find helpful information via the Student Services pages on the University of Suffolk website and wellbeing resources on the wellbeing pages of MySuffolk.
• Wellbeing
  • All students have access to free online CBT wellbeing programmes hosted by SilverCloud. There are programmes about resilience, sleep, positive body image, stress money worries
  • If you feel like you need extra help Student Space is here. Their text service is available 24/7 on 85258. Don't be afraid to ask for help, text ‘STUDENT’ now to start a conversation or visit studentspace.org.uk.
  • Suffolk Mind
    • Night owls
    • Emotional needs resources
  • Suffolk Wellbeing for wellbeing support
  • SHOUT?is a 24/7 crisis text service for times when you need immediate support. Just text SHOUT to 85258 for text support with a trained volunteer.
  • NHS FirstResponse?is a 24/7 helpline offering immediate advice, support and signposting for people experiencing mental health difficulties in Norfolk or Suffolk.
  • Samaritans- The Samaritans offer confidential and non-judgemental emotional support whenever you need someone to talk to. They are available 24 hours a day.
  • Domestic violence- A list of local and national Domestic Abuse services 

• Financial
• Careers, Employability and Enterprise Team