UEA Summer University is a range of accredited programmes designed to inspire, challenge and connect students from various backgrounds. Located in Norwich, one of England’s hidden gems, our summer programmes provide a great opportunity to enhance your academic standing while immersing yourself in the rich culture and history of Norfolk – a county known for its stunning landscapes, charming towns and vibrant art and literature scene.
University of East Anglia
Summer School
Language
English
Start date
Sunday 5 July 2026
Duration
2-4 weeks
Application deadline
March 30
City
- Norwich
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Format
On-site
End date
Sunday 19 July 2026
Program fees
2,295 GBP
Credits awarded
10 UCU (equivalent to 5 ECTS)
Campus location
Offered Programs:
Fiction in all its Forms: UEA Creative Writing Summer School
Description:
Brochure:
English proficiency:
You will need to provide in-date evidence of your English language proficiency when you apply for the UEA Creative Writing Summer School, unless you are a national of or study in one of the countries listed on the UK Government exemption list.
The English language qualifications and minimum scores we will accept for this course include:
- IELTS: 5.5 (6.5 overall with no component lower than 6.0),
- TOEFL iBT: 88 (listening: 21, reading: 21, writing: 21, speaking: 22),
- Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): 176,
- Duolingo English Test: 120,
- LanguageCert Academic / LanguageCert Academic SELT: 70
If you have a qualification other than those listed above but believe you may still be eligible, please email us, and we will happily discuss your options with you.
If you are taught in English at your home university, you will need to provide evidence of this in your application (unless you are exempt as specified above). This can include an official exemption letter from your home university confirming English is the language of instruction for your degree programme, or an online link that confirms your home university’s language of instruction is English.
Prerequisites
- University student or graduate
- Minimum 2.5 GPA
- English proficiency
Accommodation
The course fee includes on-campus accommodation (private ensuite room in a shared flat) for the duration of the course (14 nights). The fee also includes a breakfast catering package for all 14 days, from the day after check-in until and including the day of departure, and lunch on all weekdays (Monday to Friday) during both weeks. Additional catering packages will be available for purchase.
Social activities
The course fee covers an inclusive social programme, which will include a day trip to the historic city of Cambridge and evening socials and activities so students can spend time with and get to know their peers. The fee also includes off-campus trips so students can gather inspiration for their writing from local sites of interest in Norwich and Norfolk, including an all-day trip to the beautiful Holkham Estate, and trips to the Sainsbury Centre Art Gallery, which includes one of the top ten Sculpture Parks in the UK, the British Archive for Contemporary Writing, and the National Centre for Writing. Additional social activities and trips will be available for purchase.
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Discount!
Early Bird Discount: Apply by 15 February 2026 (23:59 GMT) to receive a £150.00 GBP discount from the course fee.
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