Arcadia University: Study at King's College, University of London

  England

• London: 
London

Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring 
Dates: September to December; January to June

Description: Popular with students because of its central London location and long and distinguished reputation, King's College is known for its academic quality in the biological and health sciences, humanities, and physical sciences. The Department of War Studies, unique among UK institutions, offers courses in public policy and international relations. The Health Sciences faculty has one of the broadest course selections of any UK university and is regularly consulted by the government for comment and research on issues of public health. If you are considering medicine or any of the life sciences you will find distinctive pre-med options. For English literature students, King's offers a new program in English literature and theater that takes advantage of London's Shakespeare's Globe Theatre and the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. And most recently, King's has introduced a Film Studies Program. Past Participant ButtonOther subjects you may want to consider are: philosophy, theology, divinity and religious studies, and pure and applied mathematics.

At around 19,000 students, King's is one of the largest University of London Colleges. You will study in state-of-the-art facilities at one of King's three main campuses. Over the last few years, King's has spent almost £300 million on new buildings and renovations. Significant work was completed in 1999 on two of its campuses, and recently the College converted a stately Victorian-era structure into a modern library and information center to support Humanities, Law, and Physical Sciences and Engineering.

Credits

Courses may be selected among various departments. You will earn the following hours of credit.
* Fall and spring semester: 14-16 credits.
* Academic year: 30-32 credits.

Admission Requirements

GPA Requirements: 3.3 or better on a 4.0 scale.

You are required to submit a second academic reference. Both references should be within your intended area of study. Please download the R-Form, or you may have your reference send a letter on the letterhead of his/her institution.   

You must be in good academic standing and not on disciplinary probation. You need to submit a complete application including a transcript, two letters 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 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.