Common use of Access and Admissions Clause in Contracts

Access and Admissions. The University of Essex is committed to fair access and encourages applications from students demonstrating the greatest potential to benefit from the type of education that Essex provides. Applying a holistic approach, individual applicants are considered on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential, regardless of race, ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, socio-economic background, family circumstances, religious or political beliefs, and affiliations or other irrelevant distinction. Our admissions policies and procedures are designed to ensure that all applications are considered fairly and consistently, and in accordance with professional standards. The University of Essex does not currently use contextual data in making selection decisions at the point of application. From October 2012 entry, we have used contextual data at the point of confirmation, to allow additional consideration of factors which may have affected borderline students who have not met their offer. Our relevant Senate Committee continues to review the use of contextual data.

Access and Admissions. The University of Essex is committed to fair access and encourages applications from students demonstrating the greatest potential to benefit from the type of education that Essex provides. Applying a holistic approach, individual applicants are considered on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential, regardless of race, ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, socio-economic background, family circumstances, religious or political beliefs, and affiliations or other irrelevant distinction. Our admissions policies and procedures are designed to ensure that all applications are considered fairly and consistently, and in accordance with professional standards. The University of Essex does not currently use contextual data in making selection decisions at the point of application. From October 2012 entry, we have used contextual data at the point of confirmation, to allow additional consideration of factors which may have affected borderline students who have not met their offer. Our relevant Senate Committee continues to review the use of contextual datadata in light of additional information being available from UCAS and application trends.