What is a year or semester abroad and when does it take place?

Our Year Abroad takes place between Years 2 and 3 of your degree, lengthening your overall degree by an additional year. You'll be attending one of our partner institutions as a visiting/non-degree seeking students, getting the opportunity to really engage in an academic immersive experience.

You will traditionally study subjects related to their home degree, but have the opportunity to expand their subject knowledge and take bespoke and regionally (or institutionally) specific courses. This takes place from around mid-to-late August until late April/early May, but is considered as an academic year.

Our Semester Abroad takes place during the first semester of your 3rd/final year. You'll be attending one of our partner institutions and taking 4 modules that will count towards your overall degree classification. These modules will be directly linked to your degree and will be of relevant subject knowledge.

Where can I go?

• Algoma University, Canada
• Arkansas State University, USA
• Columbia College (Missouri), USA
• Dalhousie University, Canada
• High Point University, USA
• Illinois State University, USA
• Lenoir-Rhyne University, USA
• North Central College, USA
• Slippery Rock University, USA
• Texas State University, USA
• University of Victoria, Canada
• University of West Florida, USA

Currently eligible courses

*subject to change

Semester abroad

• American Studies - Single Honours Only

Year abroad

• Accounting
• Accounting and Finance
• Advertising
• Archaeology
• Business Management
• Commercial Music
• Creative Music Production and Technology
• Creative Writing
• Dance Education
• Digital Media
• English Literature
• Events Management
• Events Planning
• Film Production
• Finance
• Games Design
• History
• Hospitality Management
• Human Resource Management
• International Business Management
• International Relations
• Logistics Management
• Marketing
• Media and Communications
• Music
• Musical Theatre
• Performing Arts
• Photography
• Politics
• Public Relations and Media
• Theology
• Tourism Management
• Tourism Studies

Funding and costs

Costs are institutionally dependent, but range from around $5,000 per Semester to $22,000 for the academic year. This includes living costs (such as room and board), university expenses (such as books) and health insurance but you will need to factor in the cost of your study permit or visa (£180-£280) as well as flights.

If you are eligible for Student Finance, they will usually still fund you for this additional year, assuming that your degree will be no more than 5 years long (including foundation years). Please contact them directly to confirm your eligibility. Student Finance also offer a Travel Grant for those students from a low-income background. This grant allows you to claim back costs of travel, visas and expenses after the first £303 per claim. More information can be found on the UK government website.