Study Abroad Swansea University

Swansea University - Swansea, Wales

Founded in 1920, Swansea University is a vibrant, research-led university at the forefront of academic and scientific discovery. Set in parkland overlooking Swansea Bay on the edge of the breathtaking Gower Peninsula, the University’s location is part of its appeal. Placed among the top 20 Universities in the U.K. for teaching quality and student satisfaction, Swansea aims to deliver an outstanding student experience alongside teaching of the highest quality that produces graduates equipped for exceptional professional achievement. Students can receive credit toward their degree requirements for most majors. Tutoring is available. Students also have the opportunity to participate in a 1-month pre-semester internship or a pre-sessional academic program in either Swansea or London worth 3 credits.

 

Location: Swansea (population: 240,000 )

University: Swansea University (12,000 students)

Terms available:  Spring (late January to late June); Fall (September to December). Note: Although the examination period for the fall semester takes place in January, essays can be submitted in lieu of the January exams which allow students to return home at the end of term in December. Fall term is not available for students taking courses in Biological Sciences, Computer Science, Geography, Economics, and Mathematics.

Requirements:  3.0 cumulative GPA, 2.8 major GPA, Junior status

Application deadline: March 15 for Fall; October 1 for Spring

 

About the University

Swansea University’s campus is close to the old fishing village of Mumbles, whose unique seaside atmosphere is complemented by a vibrant social scene popular with students. Travel just a few minutes in the other direction and you reach the Maritime Quarter, a modern waterfront village complete with restaurants, art gallery, theater and a busy marina.

 

Academic Program

Students can receive credit toward their degree requirements for most majors. Students will have the opportunity to earn 12-15 credits by enrolling in regular semester courses (40 Swansea credits) and either an 1-month pre-semester internship, or a pre-sessional academic program in either Swansea or London worth 3 credits. Some courses include American Studies, Biological Sciences, and Criminology.

To view the course selection, visit the Swansea University course catalog.

For more information about life at the university, go the the Swansea University website.

 

Credit for Semester Study Abroad

For High Point University to recognize the credits you complete abroad, you must earn a grade equivalent to a C in the U.S. HPU will not accept credit for courses with grades of C– or below. Grades for all courses earned abroad are recorded on the foreign transcript. Credits are received by HPU as transfer credits, which means the credit is received but the grade is not. Your HPU grade point average will not be impacted positively or negatively by your study abroad courses.

 

For More Information…

For more information, email a study abroad representative. To schedule an advising appointment, contact the Office of Study Abroad at 336.841.9280.

 

 

Housing

At Swansea University, students live in either a Suite room or a shared apartment.

 

Meals

Meals at Swansea University are self-catered.

 

For More Information…

For more information, email a study abroad representative. To schedule an advising appointment, contact the Office of Study Abroad at 336.841.9280.

 

 

Cost Breakdown for Fall 2013 & Spring 2014

Application Fee: $500.00

The application fee is non-refundable. Due at time of application.

 

Program Fee: $17,987.50

The program fee is payable to High Point University and includes tuition, fees, housing and some meals. Participants are billed at the HPU All-Inclusive Fee rate of $20,800 less $2,812.50 for meals not included.

Note: Total may vary due to currency exchange rate and tuition costs.

 

Additional Costs:

  • Meals
  • Round-trip airfare
  • Ground transportation
  • International medical insurance
  • Trip cancellation insurance
  • Passport
  • Immigration visa
  • Textbooks
  • Personal travel, expenses, and souvenirs

 

IMPORTANT: High Point University affiliates with the University of North Carolina at Wilmington (UNCW) to provide this educational program to HPU students. Students looking for information online may find discrepancies in program fees between what HPU charges and what UNCW charges. Due to the terms agreed upon in our affiliation agreement, HPU students cannot apply directly to UNCW for this program, nor can they opt to pay program fees directly to UNCW.

 

For More Information…

For more information, email a study abroad representative. To schedule an advising appointment, contact the Office of Study Abroad at 336.841.9280.

 

 

What will I experience at Swansea?

Swansea University has a strong campus-based student community, so there are always events and activities going on. From Visual Arts to Poker, Real Ale to Gospel, we’re confident that the Students’ Union has a society for you and if it doesn’t, create one! Becoming a member of a society can be a great way to meet like-minded people and to make new friends.

Check out the blogs from some of the past HPU students studying at Bond University:

 

  • Samantha Gosper (Communications) – Spring 2013

 

For More Information…

For more information about Swansea University, visit the Swansea University website or email a study abroad representative.

For an idea of what your semester at Swansea University may look like, schedule an appointment with a study abroad advisor. Contact the Office of Study Abroad at 336.841.9280.

 

 

Accommodations & Meals

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