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?

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
Logistics Management
Marketing
Media and Communications
Music
Musical Theatre
Performing Arts
Photography
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.

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