Study Abroad in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland or Wales
The Office of Study Abroad For the spring and fall 2010 semesters, Tulane
JYA in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland or Wales
History: The Tulane Study Abroad program in Great Britain is one of Tulane’s oldest and most respected programs, allowing students to directly enroll at British universities all over the British Isles. By applying, you are joining thousands of Tulane students who have attempted to study in the UK since the 1950s.
Tulane University students have the exceptional opportunity to apply to study at any public university in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, or Wales. Students of Liberal Arts, Science & Engineering, and Architecture study may in the UK for a year or, when appropriate and based on approval by petition, a semester. Students should use the following OSA “Guide to Study Abroad in the UK & Ireland” for specific details about study abroad opportunities.
Length of Program: Academic year only; however, the following three (3) universities in England are approved for study during the spring semester as well as the academic year: Royal Holloway, London; University of East Anglia, Norwich; University of Sussex, Brighton.
Housing: Students arrange their housing directly with the university abroad. The vast majority of Tulane students in the UK & Ireland live in dormitories. Because of the difficulty of finding student housing in London and Dublin, students who choose a university in these cities should be prepared for the possibility of living in apartments and/or traveling long distances to class. Check the university’s website for details on housing available to study-abroad students.
British College Life:
British Higher Education is based on a system of lectures, seminars, tutorials and primarily self-directed study (meaning independent research). Undergraduate degrees normally take only three years to complete in England and Wales and four years in Scotland.
Unlike in the U.S. liberal arts system, you will find your British friends will generally be taking “modules” (classes) only in the department of their specific “course” (major). Because British undergraduates started specializing in their major during secondary school, there are rarely courses offered at what U.S. students think of as 100-level.
Teaching is done primarily by lecture, sometimes supplemented by small group supervision sessions called tutorials. Because of the emphasis on independent study, you may find you are in the classroom less in the UK than at Tulane. Assessment will vary from department to department, even course to course, and may be based only on one final exam or project; it can also include your participation in tutorials, and/or a few assignments throughout the term or year so check with your professor to find out what is expected. Do yourself a favor and don’t skip classes, even though they may not be part of your final grade. Students who attend the lectures and tutorials tend to do much better on the final exams (which can be your only grade for the class!).
Institutions vary on when their exams are given; some wait till the end of the academic year, but others now give exams at the end of each semester. If exams happen each semester, they will be given after the holiday break.
Reading lists will be given with syllabi on the first day of class. There can be up to 100 books on the list but don’t panic! You will not be expected to read everything on these lists. They are a guide for your independent research and reading. There are not usually required textbooks, so you will most likely spend more time checking out books and periodicals from the library instead of spending lots of cash on books.
Where should I go?
Tulane’s policy on study abroad in the UK and Ireland is that a student can make the case to apply to any public institution as a visiting student. However, there are a number of institutions that fit Tulane students’ academic needs. The Office of Study Abroad has regularly sent students to these institutions and maintains strong contact with university officials and the staff of the international offices.
You should start your search with this list.
About the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland
Before you delve too deeply into research, though, it’s important to understand a few geographic terms relevant to the area.
University Description By Country
Republic of Ireland
About Dublin: Dublin, the capital of the Republic of Ireland, enjoys one of the best settings of any European city. Stretching around the wide expanse of Dublin Bay from the imposing mass of Howth Head in the north to the granite outcrops of the Wicklow massif in the south, few parts of the city are far from the sights and smells of the sea, while many centre-city streets seem to end in a vista of mountains.
Cosmopolitan in its origins, Dublin - Báile Átha Cliath in Irish - arose originally from a Viking settlement on the right bank of the Liffey. The principal city of Ireland for most of its thousand-year history, it experienced a period of rapid expansion in the eighteenth century, when it attained the status of one of Europe's great cities, with magnificent squares and stately public buildings. Much of the elegance of that period is conserved in and around Trinity.
Small by present-day international standards, Dublin has nevertheless the resources of a capital city with a full and varied cultural and intellectual life. The National Museum displays unique Celtic Bronze Age and Early Christian material, which reflect both the country's wealth in gold at this period, and the artistic sophistication of the early Irish craftsmen. The National Gallery of Ireland is considered one of the best small galleries in Europe. Both museum and gallery, flanking the seat of the Irish parliament, are within a few hundred yards of Trinity College.
In the work of its writers, playwrights, actors and musicians, Dublin stands up well to comparison in quality and variety with any capital city in Europe. It is renowned particularly for its theatrical life, whether in established theatres such as the Abbey and the Gate, or in small experimental theatre, including Trinity's own 'Players'. In the literary field, the contribution of native sons of Dublin has been outstanding, with Jonathan Swift, Oliver Goldsmith, Oscar Wilde, Bernard Shaw, W.B. Yeats, James Joyce and Samuel Beckett, the most prominent names. A particular feature of Dublin life is the tradition of live music in every conceivable venue, from street busking to the National Concert Hall - not forgetting the 'singing pubs' in which traditional music still flourishes.
With one of the youngest populations of Europe's major cities, Dublin offers an unusually congenial atmosphere for students. While the economic upsurge of recent years has brought a proliferation of fashionable boutiques and expensive restaurants, the shorter purse is well catered for in second-hand bookshops, street markets, fast food outlets and ethnic 'eateries' of all kinds, many located in the revitalized Temple Bar area opposite the front entrance to the College.
As capital of the Republic and major commercial centre of the whole island, Dublin is the hub of communications for the country as a whole. Most parts of Ireland, including the renowned scenic areas of Cork, Kerry, Clare and Galway, can be easily reached by train or bus. For vacation travel, few European capitals are more than two hours away by air by direct flights.
In Dublin:
Trinity College, Dublin
 
Trinity College, the single constituent college of the University of Dublin, was founded by Queen Elizabeth I in 1592, and thus celebrated its Quatercentenary in 1992. It is the oldest university in Ireland and one of the older universities of Western Europe.
Based on the general pattern of the ancient colleges at Oxford and Cambridge, Trinity is larger, with a campus extending over 40 acres in a unique site in the heart of the city. The west end includes five quadrangles of squares with many buildings from the 18th century, notably the Old Library - home to the priceless 8th century manuscript, The Book of Kells. The most recent of these squares was completed however as recently as 1978, with the award winning Arts and Social Science Building in which many visiting students attend lectures and classes. Further east, the Hamilton and O'Reilly buildings, Biotechnology Building, Panoz Institute and the Smurfit Institute of Genetics, house many of Trinity's science, pharmacology and technology departments. Close by, the College Park with its sports fields, remains one of the largest green spaces in the city.
One of Ireland's major tourist attractions, College is also an intimate part of the city at whose heart it stands, crossed by hundreds of Dubliners who use it as a daily thoroughfare. In more important senses too, Trinity is central to Irish life. Many of the famous people of Irish letters and history were educated at Trinity - writers such as Swift, Goldsmith, Wilde and Beckett, and Ireland's first President Douglas Hyde as well as the former President of Ireland, Mary Robinson. No stranger to controversy, Trinity has often provided an independent and liberal voice in the affairs of the state.
The vigor of a university may be judged by its commitment to research. In the early twenty-first century, this often takes the form of partnership with major international companies or of inter-institutional co-operation within the framework of programs of the European community, and in both Trinity is in a leading position in Ireland. In other fields, the Library is the heart of research activity, and here Trinity is particularly fortunate. With a bookstock of approximately 4.25 million volumes, the College Library is one of the largest in Europe. Along with the British Library in London and the university libraries at Oxford and Cambridge, it enjoys the privilege of receiving all Irish and U.K. copyright material.
Trinity prides itself also on its tradition of personal contact between staff and students, encouraged by its collegiate atmosphere. Its seventeen thousand staff and students form a compact academic community, with several hundred students and a number of staff living on campus. College provides a complete daytime environment, with a range of facilities - dining hall, cafeterias and bars - and a varied social life sustained by a host of student societies and sports clubs.
Program Dates: Academic Year Only.
Eligibility Requirements: 3.3 CGPA (higher recommended), significant coursework in the intended field of study.
Academic Program: Students work with college tutors and departmental advisors to schedule the appropriate number of courses to be full-time.
Living Arrangements: Housing in Dublin is in high demand. Tulane students can apply for Trinity housing, but many have had to seek off-campus accommodation. Trinity will provide up to 2 weeks of accommodation while students search for permanent housing.
There are a number of rooms available for overseas students both on campus and at Trinity Hall. If you would like to find out more information on Trinity College off campus accommodation please visit the Trinity Hall Section of the accommodation office website at the following link http://www.tcd.ie/accommodation/StudentsandStaff/Students/TrinityHall/
New students can only apply after they have accepted their offer of a place on a course in Trinity College. For further information on Room Application Procedure, please visit the Registrar of Chamber's website (opens in a new window) for campus accommodation and visit the Warden's website (opens in a new browser window) for Trinity Hall accommodation.
Internet Links: http://www.tcd.ie/
University College, Dublin
 UCD traces its origins to the Catholic University of Ireland founded in 1854 by Cardinal John Henry Newman, author of the celebrated 'The Idea of a University'. Since then, the University has played a central role in Ireland's advancement as a dynamic and highly successful European state and has established a long and distinguished tradition of service to scholarship and the community. Today, UCD is a vibrant, modern university situated on a spacious and leafy campus some 3 miles to the south of Dublin city centre. For students, both Irish and international, it is a supportive and stimulating environment in which to spend a period of intellectual and personal development.
 UCD offers a lively campus community in which to live and study. The University has modern buildings and first class academic and sporting facilities. It has a busy extracurricular life and students are encouraged to become actively involved in the wide range of social, cultural and sporting activities available.
UCD today is a research-intensive university striving to advance knowledge through cutting-edge research and to communicate knowledge through excellence in teaching within a creative and collegial environment. Through innovative links in Ireland and abroad, UCD has established exciting research partnerships and collaborations.
Program Dates: Academic Year Only.
Eligibility Requirements: 3.3 CGPA, significant coursework in the intended field of study.
Academic Program: With the aid of departmental advisors, Study Abroad students choose from the same range of courses as full degree students and are taught and examined in the same manner.
Living Arrangements: UCD has a limited number of accommodation spaces available. Students may have to secure private accommodation. The Housing Office can assist students by furnishing lists of housing options and offering advice. http://www.ucd.ie/residences/index.html
Internet Links: http://www.ucd.ie/
England
Studying in England
There are over 80 public universities in England, with a great number located in London proper. Not all students are suited to the big-city life that London has to offer, while others may thrive on it. All London-based schools listed below (with the exception of Royal Holloway) are city-based, which is to say that university buildings are on streets right next to regular shops, offices and restaurants. Housing is in great demand. You may live in one section of London and have to commute regularly to another area to go to class. Think New York City, only with a British accent.
Some students will thrive in this type of environment. Others need smaller, campus-based universities in cities that are more manageable. Think about New Orleans – large enough to attract major cultural events but manageable enough so that in a year’s time, you can get to know it. Many universities outside of London will offer more of a campus feel, even if the university is city-based. The smaller town allows more green space, and it’s likely that all university housing will be centralized as well.
London’s bright lights and big names definitely entice many students. Don’t forget that London is always nearby, only a train-ride away. And just like New York City is nothing like the rest of the United States, London is much different than the rest of England.
About London: London, the capital and largest urban area of England, has a population of 7.5 million people. Its excitement and diversity set it apart from all other cities. Students look forward to exploring the cultural, historic, artistic, political and intellectual dimensions of this magnificent city. People of different races and ethnicities live and mix throughout the city, so in both your academic and social lives, you’ll be more likely to encounter people of different ethnic backgrounds – Arab, African, Indian, Pakistani, Chinese – just to name a few.
Keep in mind that London’s cost of living is extremely high – higher than anywhere else in the UK and nearly twice the cost of most U.S. cities. Smaller cities outside of London are extremely well-connected to the capital by a network of train and coach service.
In London:
London School of Economics
  Study abroad students at LSE enroll in the General Course program and have access to over 300 classes. They also have access to all University of London facilities and the Union. LSE consistently receives the highest ratings available for the quality of its teaching and research. It is also home to the world’s largest social science library, the British Library of Political and Economic Science. LSE’s academics are at the cutting edge of the social sciences, influencing opinion and helping shape society. They are frequently called upon to advise governments and international organizations and provide an education grounded in the real world.
Program Dates: Academic Year Only
Eligibility Requirements: 3.3 CGPA or above (3.5 is recommended for students wishing to pursue Economics, Accounting, Math and Statistics). A significant amount of coursework completed in the social sciences, specifically in the subject matter the student wishes to pursue.
Academic Program: In consult with your personal tutor, you will select 4 courses from LSE’s offerings to pursue each semester. Some of this selection takes place at the time of application and these courses are then finalized upon arrival. LSE will make an effort to allow students to take courses listed in their school-wide course offerings that are not within the course listing available to General Course students.
Living Arrangements: You’ll work with LSE’s accommodation office to secure housing in London. LSE has 10 residence halls in which visiting students can reside, but also has access to the University of London’s housing system. You must accept your offer by May 31st to be guaranteed placement. www.lse.ac.uk/accomodation
Internet Links: www.lse.ac.uk
http://www.lse.ac.uk/collections/generalCourse/
Royal Holloway, University of London
 Just outside of London (30 minutes by train) lies the self-contained campus of Royal Holloway. Part of the University of London system, this gorgeous campus offers not just outstanding academics but a campus-like feel only 30 minutes from busy central London. Royal Holloway was originally founded for the education of women, and has blossomed into a full university, with particularly strong offerings in Theater, Classics and Media Arts.
 Program Dates: Academic Year or spring semester. Royal Holloway’s calendar is composed of three terms. Academic Year students complete all three terms; spring students complete the spring and summer terms (which end in June.)
Eligibility Requirements: 3.3 CGPA, significant coursework in the intended field of study.
Academic Program: Students will sign up for 2 credits per semester. Most classes at Royal Holloway are valued at ½ credit, so the normal courseload is 4 classes.
Living Arrangements: Royal Holloway offers its students a variety of accommodation, the majority of which is available on the main campus within a few minutes’ walk of all teaching and social facilities. This campus-feel sets Royal Holloway apart from other universities in London that are city-based.
Internet Links: www.rhul.ac.uk
http://www.rhul.ac.uk/Prospective-Students/international-students/study-abroad/
School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London
 The School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) is a college of the University of London and the only Higher Education institution in the UK specializing in the study of Asia, Africa and the Near & Middle East. SOAS is a remarkable institution. Uniquely combining language scholarship, disciplinary expertise and regional focus, it has the largest concentration in Europe of academic staff concerned with Africa, Asia and the Middle East. On the one hand, this means that SOAS remains a guardian of specialized knowledge in languages, periods and regions not available anywhere else in the UK. On the other hand, it means that SOAS scholars grapple with pressing issues - democracy, development, human rights, identity, legal systems, poverty, social change - confronting two-thirds of humankind.
Program Dates: Academic Year Only.
Eligibility Requirements: 3.3 CGPA, significant coursework in the intended field of study.
Academic Program: Students will complete 4 units of coursework; courses are weighted as ½ or 1 unit(s).
Living Arrangements: The main student residence at SOAS is Dinwiddy House, which provides accommodation for 500 undergraduate students. Dinwiddy is adjacent to the Vernon Square campus and a 15 minute walk from the main campus at Russell Square. The residence offers purpose built, self-catering accommodation for undergraduates.
Each student has an individual study-bedroom with en-suite facilities, telephone and broadband internet access. Six or seven rooms are clustered around shared kitchen and dining facilities. Where possible, students will be offered a choice of single or mixed sex, smoking or non-smoking clusters. Students can cook for themselves, or choose to eat at the School or in one of the many cafes or restaurants nearby. A laundry, common room and games room are also available on site. http://www.soas.ac.uk/admissions/international/studyabroad/accommodation/accommodation.html
Internet Links: www.soas.ac.uk
University College, London
 UCL is the oldest and largest member of the University of London federation. Often described as a “university within a university,” it is among Britain’s most diverse and prestigious institutions. It was the first to admit students regardless of class or religion and to admit women on equal terms with men. Many academic subjects were taught in the UK for the first time at UCL. On the thirteen-acre campus in Bloomsbury, many new buildings surround the beautiful original college building and complete its quadrangle plan.
Program Dates: Academic Year Only.
Eligibility Requirements: 3.3 CGPA, significant coursework in the intended field of study.
Academic Program: In consult with a tutor within your chosen department, most students will schedule 4 classes per semester. While academic year students are privileged with the ability to take all courses within their major department, the Office of Study Abroad recommends taking at least one course outside of the department. UCL offers courses on contemporary London that may help students become acquainted with the city. Tulane students should indicate this on their initial application to UCL.
Living Arrangements: UCL is a city university, which means that the living will be different than the campus-like atmosphere at Tulane. UCL residences are in London. You may be placed anywhere from 5 minutes to 30 minutes away from the university buildings, maybe even further, in dorm-style residences. Amenities vary. Students that apply for accommodation by May 31st are guaranteed a space. See http://www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/accommodation/ for more information.
Internet Links: www.ucl.ac.uk
 Outside London:
University of East Anglia
 The University of East Anglia (UEA) is an internationally renowned university based in a campus that provides top quality academic, `social and cultural facilities to over 13,000 students. UEA’s Creative Writing and Environmental Sciences departments are particularly strong. The campus-setting – 720 scenic acres on the slopes of the Yare Valley, three miles west of Norwich – will welcome Tulane students used to a campus experience.
About Norwich: Located near the east coast, Norwich ranks among the most livable cities in England. A Norman castle and cathedral, as well as many medieval buildings, give the city its historic atmosphere. It has a rich cultural scene with museums, art galleries, concert venues and theatres. Cobblestone streets and lovely parks and gardens lend a quiet air to much of the city. However, Norwich is also a bustling commercial center with great shopping. The commercial importance of Norwich dates back a long time; the city boasts the oldest farmer’s market in the country.
Program Dates: Academic Year or spring semester.
Eligibility Requirements: 3.3 CGPA, significant coursework in the intended field of study.
Academic Program: Typically, students will select 4 courses per semester to equal a full-time course load. Students work with departmental advisors to schedule courses. All courses in the arts and social science schools are taught in seminars supplemented by formal lectures.
Living Arrangements: UEA guarantees single accommodation in residences to single international students on semester or year study abroad programs. All accommodation in university residences is self-catering. Each residence contains a number of fully-furnished, centrally-heated single rooms grouped around a shared kitchen.
Internet Links: www.uea.ac.uk
Oxford University
Famous for its beautiful architecture, the dreaming spires of Oxford are home to a vibrant and multi-cultural city. The city is famous for its beautiful parks and gardens, the most famous being the University Parks and the city’s Botanic Gardens which have existed for almost four centuries. Oxford is one of the most prestigious universities in the world, divided into 39 colleges. Within each college there are tutorials and lectures with distinct characteristics. Most of the teaching and social life is based in the colleges.
About Oxford: Oxford is one of the most famous university towns in the world. At its center, gray stone walls open into the green courtyards of the colleges, while the streets are full of stu dents and professors bicycling to class. Medieval architecture coexists comfortably with the modern and Victorian. But for all its traditions, Oxford is a modern place. This city of 170,000 is not at all the sleepy academic town that some students expect. Beyond its medieval and scholarly center lies an industrial, commercial city with a diverse population and an urban edge.
Program Dates: Academic Year only.
Eligibility Requirements: 3.5 CGPA, higher recommended. Significant preparation in and strong letters of recommendation from professors of intended field of study at Oxford. Oxford’s application deadline is February 1 of the previous year. Applications should come to the Office of Study Abroad by early January.
Academic Program: As an Oxford student, you will be enrolled in courses within your college to allow you to study your chosen field in depth. Additionally, you will meet regularly with your college tutor, either on a one-to-one basis or with one or two other students.
Living Arrangements: Oxford is a collegiate university, consisting of the University’s central facilities, such as departments and faculties, libraries and science facilities, and 39 colleges and 7 Permanent Private Halls (PPHs). All teaching staff and degree-seeking students must belong to one of the colleges or PPHs. These colleges are not only houses of residence, but have substantial responsibility for the teaching of undergraduates and postgraduates.
In short, Colleges and Halls select and admit students. They then provide accommodation, meals, common rooms, libraries, sports and social facilities for those students. Finally, they are responsible for the students’ tutorial teaching and academic welfare. Students will select their college based on intended field of study.
Internet Links: www.ox.ac.uk
University of Sussex
The University of Sussex, founded in 1961, has an international reputation for the quality of its research and its innovative styles of teaching. It is located in a park-like setting four miles from central Brighton. The university is organized into schools of study, which bring together related subject areas and provide academic, social and advising facilities. The schools are small enough to accommodate students to get to know each other but large enough to accommodate students’ diverse academic interests and backgrounds.
About Brighton: Known for its eccentric and cosmopolitan atmosphere, Brighton is a wonderful place to be a student, with plenty of boutiques, open-air cafes, theaters, pubs and a cutting edge club scene. The city has arguably the best shopping south of London. Brighton’s liberal atmosphere is reflected in the diversity of its population, including one of the largest LGBT populations in Europe. The entertainment capital of the south coast, Brighton has one of the most active arts scenes in England. The South Downs country around Brighton is rich in scenic and cultural interest. Possibilities for outings include a trip to Chichester Cathedral, a visit to Rodmell to see Virginia Woolf’s former home, or a journey to Burwash to visit Rudyard Kipling’s coutry retreat.
Program Dates: Academic Year or spring semester. The University year at Sussex begins in early October. Each academic year consists of three terms: autumn (October to December), spring (January to March) and summer (April to June); all last approximately 10 weeks. Students studying for the Academic Year complete all three terms. Spring students complete the spring and summer terms.
Eligibility Requirements: 3.3 CGPA, significant coursework in the intended field of study.
Academic Program: With the help of a departmental advisor, students will enroll in 2-4 courses per term.
Living Arrangements: If you decide to study at Sussex for the full academic year, you are guaranteed University-managed housing. Accommodation for visiting and exchange students for the spring and summer terms (January to June) is limited, though rooms are usually available. All University accommodation is self-catering, with cooking facilities in communal kitchens. Kitchens are shared by five to twelve students. You will need to provide cutlery, crockery, saucepans and kitchen utensils, though it may be more practical to buy these in the UK than to bring them with you. The houses and halls on campus are all equipped with telephones and internet access, so keeping in touch with family and friends is easy. Many students live off campus in private, rented accommodation, mainly in Brighton & Hove.
The Housing Office has a web-based database of available properties at www.sussexstudentpad.co.uk, but it cannot undertake to arrange it for you. Contact the Housing Office for a password if you would like to use this facility. The Sussex website offers a virtual tour of campus, which includes seeing the inside of several of the dorms. All rooms come with a bed, desk, desk chair, and wardrobe. Some dorm rooms have sinks, while others have a kitchen and bathroom all in that one space.
http://www.sussex.ac.uk/Units/publications/sabroad2008/housing
Internet Links: www.sussex.ac.uk
For US students heading to Sussex: http://www.sussex.ac.uk/International/admissions/suss_it_out.pdf
Scotland
University of Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh, founded in 1583, is one of the largest universities in the UK and has an international reputation for academic excellence. It has recently sponsored major developments in several new subjects, including the study and application of languages, artificial intelligence and information technology, biotechnology and microelectronics. Most schools are near George Square in the Old Town.
About Edinburgh: Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, is situated on Scotland’s East Coast on the south shore of the Firth of Forth. It was one of the major centers of the Enlightenment, and is well known for its annual “Festival” and the associated “Festival Fringe.” Edinburgh is one of the greenest and most architecturally beautiful cities in Europe, often referred to as the Athens of the North. The University plays an integral role in the city, contributing to its vibrant atmosphere. However, as well as the architectural gems cited above, it has contributed several of the ugliest buildings in the city. These include the Appleton Tower and the University Library.
 Program Dates: Academic Year Only.
Eligibility Requirements: 3.3 CGPA, significant coursework in the intended field of study.
Academic Program: Working with a departmental advisor, students will complete 3-4 courses per semester.
Living Arrangements: Visiting students are guaranteed an offer of accommodation by the University of Edinburgh. Visiting students live in University owned premises, such as catered Halls of Residence, self-catering Residences, and University Flats (apartments). Most are located conveniently to academic areas, for access to class rooms and libraries. http://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/visitingstudent/accommodation.html
Internet Links: http://www.edinburgh.ac.uk/
University of Edinburgh, Political Internship Program
With the re-opening of the Scottish Parliament in 1999, the University of Edinburgh offers qualified undergraduates the unique opportunity to serve as political interns to Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs) in a semester-length program. Students can select from two programs each lasting fifteen weeks, the first from late August until mid-December and the second from mid-January to late-April.
Program Dates: Fall or Spring Only. Students wishing to spend one semester interning should spend the opposite semester enrolled at the University of Edinburgh.
Fields of Study: Scottish and UK Governance, Internship.
Eligibility Requirements: 3.3 CGPA, significant interest in government.
Academic Program: Interns will complete a five-week academic program at the University of Edinburgh’s Institute of Governance before being assigned to MSPs (Members of Scottish Parliament). Examples of courses offered in the recent past include: Government and Politics in the United Kingdom, Scottish Politics and Scottish Society & Culture. Interns will also be required to undertake a research project and will have study space in the parliament building as well as an academic base in the Institute of Governance. The total load is 3 courses, 1 internship and 1 research paper.
Internet Links: http://www.international.ed.ac.uk/apply/internship.htm
http://www.institute-of-governance.org/internships/index.html
University of St. Andrews
St. Andrews, established in 1413, is among the last of the old European universities to remain integrated with its town. Most departments are in one of three locations, but university residences are scattered throughout the small city, easily accessible by bicycle, the preferred method of transportation in the town. The nearly six centuries of history that give St. Andrews its special character are seen today in its medieval buildings and customs. Its famous for teaching in the humanities, arts and sciences. Along with the largest medieval history department in the UK, the university has a strong reputation in biotechnology, computer studies and neuroscience. Its Center for the Study of Terrorism and Violence is world-renowned.
 About St. Andrews: On the coast of the North Sea, St. Andrews, the home of golf, is located between Edinburgh and Dundee. Physically, the university is closely integrated with the town. St. Andrews is relatively small, despite being a “city,” with a basic population approaching 17,000. The University population (staff and students) numbers nearly 9,000 – on average, one in three people have something to do with the university!
St. Andrews is located in Fife, which is a council area of Scotland, situated between the Firth of Tay and the Firth of Forth, with landward boundaries to Pert, Kinross and Clackmannanshire. It was originally one of the Pictish kingdoms, known as Fib, and is commonly known as the Kingdom of Fife within Scotland. The route to the west is partially blocked by the mass of the Ochill Hills. Almost all traffic into and out of the county has to pass over one of three bridges.
There are a number of extinct volcanic features, such as the Lomond Hills which rise above rolling farmland. The coast has many fine but small harbors, from the industrial docks in Burntisland and Rosyth to the fishing villages of the East Neuk such as Anstruther and Pittenweem.
Program Dates: Academic Year only.
Eligibility Requirements: 3.3 CGPA, significant coursework in the intended field of study.
Academic Program: Working with a departmental advisor, students will schedule 3-4 classes per semester.
Living Arrangements: The University of St Andrews is proud of the variety and range of accommodation on offer to students. The commitment to provide accommodation at a reasonable cost has been balanced with the need to maintain the properties and resource the improvements necessary to keep pace with modern standards e.g. a telephone in every room and the option for each room to be networked to the University system. Students may select between residences or apartment-style accommodation. http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/students/accommodation/
Internet Links: http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/
Northern Ireland
 Queen’s University, Belfast
Queen's University Belfast has a record of academic achievement which stretches back more than 150 years. Founded by Queen Victoria, the Queen's University in Ireland, was designed to be a non-denominational alternative to Trinity College Dublin which was controlled by the Anglican Church.
The University was made up of three Queen's Colleges - in Cork, Galway and Belfast. Although it was the first University in the north of Ireland, Queen's drew on a tradition of learning which goes back to 1810 and the foundation of the Belfast Academical Institution. Its collegiate department, which provided University-style education, closed with the establishment of Queen's and four of  its professors and many of its students transferred to the new college.
Founded in 1845, Queen's opened in1849 when the first students entered the magnificent new college building designed and built by Charles Lanyon. Since then, the University estate has grown to more than 300 buildings - many of them listed for their architectural importance. The first batch of students numbered 90. Today there are some 24,000.
As an independent institution, governed by its own Senate, Queen's flourished. Increasing student numbers and new staff were accommodated in a number of new buildings and the academic program increased in range. Arts, Science, Law and Medicine were supplemented by Faculties of Commerce, Applied Science and Technology, Agriculture, and Theology. Throughout the 20th Century, Queen's continued to expand and develop. It has become one of the most respected universities in the British Isles, and its research tradition has gained it an international reputation.
About Belfast: Northern Ireland's compact and lively capital, Belfast, is casting off its old image and new investment is changing the face and the atmosphere of the city. The city's historic nineteenth century architecture now competes with spectacular new developments such as the regenerated Laganside, the Waterfront Hall and the Odyssey entertainment complex. Culturally, Belfast is extremely vibrant; a variety of arts festivals such the Belfast Festival at Queen's take place throughout the year, in addition to the entertainments offered by the city's many theatres, cinemas, museums, art galleries, pubs and clubs. Queen's campus is located in attractive South Belfast only 15 minutes away from the city centre and in a lively area with many student facilities. Within 90 miles of the Queen's campus, you can climb dramatic mountain ranges, visit the rugged Atlantic coastline, or explore scenic lakes and a rural way of life.
Program Dates: Academic Year Only.
Eligibility Requirements: 3.3 CGPA, significant coursework in the intended field of study.
Academic Program: Working with a departmental advisor, students will complete 3-4 courses per semester.
Living Arrangements: International Students are guaranteed a place in University accommodation. All residences are self-catering and are located within easy walking distance of the University in a pleasant setting. All bedrooms are single and most have en-suite facilities and internet access.
Internet Links: http://www.qub.ac.uk/
By Discipline:
Outside of these universities, that can meet the needs of Tulane’s general student body, a number of universities are recommended for students of certain disciplines.
Architecture:
Mackintosh School of Architecture at the Glasgow School of Art
The Bartlett, Faculty of the Built Environment at the University College London
The School of Arts, Culture and the Environment at the University of Edinburgh
Manchester School of Architecture at the University of Manchester
The School of the Built Environment at Oxford Brookes University
The School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape at Newcastle University
University of Brighton, Faculty of Arts and Architecture
Global and Community Health: (Reference Medicine)
Neuroscience:
University of Edinburgh
University of Glasgow
King’s College London
University College London
Queen Mary, University of London
Environmental Science/Environmental Studies:
University of East Anglia
London School of Economics
Oxford University
University College, London
St. Andrew’s University
students applying to study at either the University of Sydney or the University of Melbourne will apply through the Office of Study Abroad and IES Abroad, a consortium of which Tulane is a member. Although IES has relationships with other universitities in Sydney and Melbourne, enrollment is approved only for University of Melbourne and University of Sydney.
This is a change from the direct enrolment program administered by the OSA until Fall 2009. This change will be evaluated in late spring 2010 to determine whether it will be continued for Spring 2011.
Melbourne
IES Abroad University of Melbourne
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Program Sponsor: IES Abroad (Tulane is a member)
Host University Abroad: University of Melbourne
Program Dates: Fall (early July to late November) or Spring (February to mid-July) Please confirm exact program dates with IES Abroad.
Eligibility Requirements: cumulative 3.0 GPA; 3-4 courses completed in the major field of study. Students should demonstrate a link between the courses completed at Tulane and the proposed course of study at the University of Melbourne; this includes appropriate preparation for the classes to be taken in Melbourne.
Courses Abroad: At the University of Melbourne, it is expected that Tulane students will take at least two courses in their major. Tulane students take a full course load (50 points), generally four courses worth 12.5 credits each, per semester. This must include one course with Australian content. Students may satisfy this requirement through UM’s Australian Centre, which offers interdisciplinary and comparative courses that relate to Australia's culture, politics, and environment.
Internships: Students seeking to earn credit for an internship through IES or the University Melbourne must first have the internship approved by the Tulane director of Study Abroad. A Tulane faculty member or academic department must approve the internship for credit at Tulane.
Restrictions: Students are not permitted to take courses for credit offered by the Faculty of Education (such as Education in Natural Landscapes), business, management, finance, physical education, computer applications, or any discipline not offered at Tulane.
Tulane awards 500-level credits for coursework completed on this program. Grades appear on the Tulane transcript and factor into the Tulane GPA.
Application instructions: Students complete the Tulane application and the IES Abroad online application. The IES Abroad application includes one form that is to be signed by Tulane University director of study abroad; students should submit this form to the Office of Study Abroad with the Tulane study abroad application.
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Sydney
IES Abroad University of Sydney
Click Here for the IES Abroad Sydney site
Program Sponsor: IES Abroad
Host University Abroad: University of Sydney
Program Dates: Fall (early July to late November) or Spring (February tomid-July) Please confirm exact program dates with IES Abroad.
Eligibility Requirements: cumulative 3.0 GPA; 3-4 courses completed in the major field of study. Students should demonstrate a link between the courses completed at Tulane and the proposed course of study at the University of Sydney; this includes appropriate preparation for the classes to be taken in Sydney.
Courses Abroad: At the University of Sydney, it is expected that Tulane students will take at least two courses in their major. Tulane students take a full course load (24 units), generally four courses worth 6 units each, per semester. This must include one course with Australian content.
Internships: Students seeking to earn credit for an internship through IES or the University Melbourne must first have the internship approved by the Tulane director of Study Abroad. A Tulane faculty member or academic department must approve the internship for credit at Tulane.
Restrictions: Students are not permitted to take courses for credit offered by the Faculty of Education & Social Work (such as Learning & Outdoor Education), business, management, finance, physical education, computer applications, or any discipline not offered at Tulane.
Tulane awards 500-level credits for coursework completed on this program. Grades appear on the Tulane transcript and factor into the Tulane GPA.
Application instructions: Students complete the Tulane application and the IES Abroad online application. The IES Abroad application includes one form that is to be signed by Tulane University director of study abroad; students should submit this form to the Office of Study Abroad with the Tulane study abroad application.
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