Arcadia University: Study at the University of Sussex

  England

• Brighton: 
Brighton

Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring 
Dates: August to September; September to December; (tentative) January to June; September to June

Description: The University of Sussex, located a few miles from the seaside towns of Brighton and Hove, emphasizes an interdisciplinary approach to learning for its 11,000 students. The campus is 60s-style architecture with modern redbrick and concrete buildings punctuated by courtyards and grassy areas and not far from the rolling landscape of the South Downs.
The University is known for a progressive and liberal approach to academic subjects. Students enroll in courses in one of twelve colleges; seven are devoted to the arts and social sciences and five to the sciences and engineering. These colleges are the focus of your intellectual life while at the University. Of particular interest are the classes for pre-law and pre-med students. You may even take a prep course for the MCAT in the spring. There are several pre-sessions available prior to the fall semester. Pre-sessions consist of concentrated courses which enable you to focus intensively on topics such as English literature and history, environmental studies, archaeology, medicinal chemistry, and British politics, while acclimating yourself to both campus and British life.

Housing

As a Sussex student, you'll find accommodation options ranging from on-campus residence halls to student flats in Brighton and Hove. The University also offers restaurants and bars, athletic facilities, a bookshop, grocery stores, a pharmacy, banks, and an open-air market that is held every Tuesday during term time.

Credits

Courses may be selected among various departments. You will earn the following hours of credit.
* Pre-session: 3 credits.
* Fall term: 12 credits.
* Spring two terms: 18 credits.
* Academic year: 30 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.

Application Deadlines

Fall and Full Year: March 15
Spring: October 1

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 prepare 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.

Cost in US$: Inquire about specific costs.

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to World Wide Participants.