Semester in Ormskirk

  England

• North West England: 
Ormskirk

Term: Fall, Spring 
Dates: Spring: January 9 - May 1; Fall: September - December

Description: Capture the true British experience during a semester at Edge Hill University. Located in the market town of Ormskirk, in the Lancashire district of England, this university offers a welcoming and diverse educational community for all students. In the past 3 years, Edge Hill has been awarded Commendations for Teaching and Learning in every subject review and has a growing reputation in the United Kingdom as one of the countrys highest quality universities. Living and studying in the north west of England, students have plenty of great activities to keep them occupied. Shop downtown and have an afternoon tea or a plate of fish and chips in the cultural market city of Ormskirk. Enjoy the Saxon, Celtic, and Norman architecture, explore the lush countryside, or hop a train and spend the day in London, Liverpool, Manchester or Preston.

Highlights: Edge Hill is a co-educational college of arts and sciences accredited by Lancaster University. Ten thousand students in a wide range of subjects are enrolled at Ormskirk and two other campuses. Edge Hill was founded as a teachers college in 1885 in the Edge Hill section of Liverpool. In the 1930s the College moved to its 75-acre campus near the thirteenth century market town of Ormskirk.

* Study Spring or Fall Semester at Edge Hill College and have a true British college experience
* Enjoy Liverpool, for music and sports
* Take four or five courses from a wide selection
* Live in the Student Residence Hall, single rooms
* Enroll in classes with British students
* Full cultural immersion

Ormskirk is a lively and friendly community in Lancashire, just thirty minutes from the vibrant cities of Liverpool, Manchester and Preston that provide varied nightlife, with some of Europe's most famous clubs, great shopping facilities, a thriving arts scene, and all the attractions of city life.

The International Education Programs Edge Hill semester is ideal for the undergraduate who wants a real British college experience. International Education Programs students live in single dormitory rooms throughout the campus. You might be the only American student on your dorm floor or in the classroom.

The campus is beautiful but far from the regular tourist stops. You will have a real opportunity to immerse yourself in British student life as well as the local community. International Education Programs student can select from a wide variety of courses offered at Edge Hill College.

Housing
Accommodation is provided in on-campus residence halls with British students and other international students. All students will be housed in single dorm rooms. Meals are included in the cost of accommodation. Bed linens are supplied in most halls, however, students should bring their own towels and personal items.

Cost in US$: $12,250

Not-Included: Round-Trip airfare to England, textbooks, some meals, visa expenses, personal expenses.

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to World Wide Participants.

Participants Travel to England Independently Or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently Or in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Transcript
• Written Application

International Education Programs at Jacksonville University's Mission Statement: International Education Programs (IEP) at Jacksonville University promotes global experiences by engaging students and faculty in study, internship and volunteer programs that will expose them to other countries, cultures, languages and people. International Education Programs (IEP) at Jacksonville University promotes cultural immersion through challenging study programs, relevant internship placements, and life-changing service learning opportunities in 19 different countries around the world. Our number one priority is to consistently offer the support services and resources that enable participants to immerse in the local culture, contribute to the local community, and learn more about themselves and the world through their travel experiences. IEP programs cater to individual needs based on desired length of stay, language competency, location, and academic discipline.

Year Founded: 2000