Arcadia University: University of Essex
England
Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring
Dates: September to December; January to June; September to June
Description:
With 7,000 undergraduates, the University of Essex provides a friendly, student-centered environment in which to study. The campus has a modern, functional appearance with most of its academic buildings linked together by a series of interlocking halls, pedestrian squares and courtyards. On the edge of Colchester with picturesque East Anglian villages such as Wivenhoe only a mile away, there is much to see and explore. One of the premier UK universities in the social sciences, Essex combines research excellence and a reputation for teaching quality with a lively and dynamic faculty who are excited about their subjects and who specialize in working in small group settings. The advantages that the University of Essex offers you are its strengths in art history, economics and political science. There are a range of courses in subjects such as human rights, international development and law, which will challenge a government major. Credits Courses may be selected among various departments. You will earn the following hours of credit.
* Fall term: 10-12 credits.
* Spring two terms: 18-20 credits.
* Academic year: 30-32 credits. Admission Requirements GPA Requirements: 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale. You must be in good academic standing and not on disciplinary probation. You need to submit a complete application including a transcript, letter of recommendation, and an advisor's form before your application will be considered.
Highlights:
An Arcadia program isn't just about enrolling you in an overseas institution however. It's about all of the services that we provide. Before you go, you can contact our program manager for advice on the application process, choosing courses, or simply what you should pack. Once you arrive, our resident director will lead an orientation program in London that will introduce you to the culture, history and politics of England as well as preparing you for the academic challenges of studying in a different educational system. During the semester, you can expect to participate in excursions that are designed to allow you to reflect on the learning that is taking place outside the classroom.
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Subject Areas :
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- Accounting
- Art History
- Biology (General)
- Business Admin. & Mngmt.
- Chemistry
- Computer Science / IT
- Economics
- Engineering (Electrical)
- Finance
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- French
- German
- History
- Languages / Linguistics
- Latin American Studies
- Legal Studies
- Literature
- Mathematics
- Philosophy
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- Political Science/Politics
- Portuguese
- Psychology
- Public Admin, Public Policy, Govt
- Russian & Slavic Studies
- Social Sciences
- Sociology
- Spanish
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Cost in US$: Inquire about specific costs.
Cost Include Description:
Tuition, Guaranteed housing, Overseas orientation program, Medical insurance, Arcadia University transcript, Pre-departure advising and support, Cultural excursions, Safety and security management plans
Experience Required: no
This Program is open to
World Wide
Participants.
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