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.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$: Inquire about specific costs.

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network

Arcadia University: The College of Global Studies's Mission Statement: The College of Global Studies at Arcadia University advances the University's mission to prepare students for life in a rapidly changing global society. Because international learning is an essential component of an effective undergraduate education, Arcadia is committed to providing high-quality, academically sound and experientially rich study abroad programs and support services to a wide range of students and institutions. Aspects of this mission have existed throughout the history of The College of Global Studies at Arcadia University and today the mission is at the core of everything we do. One of the ways we apply it to our programs is through the Arcadia Commitment.