Academics

Butler is a cosponsored program. You receive resident credit for the courses you take. Your grades count toward your University of Minnesota GPA and each course appears on your transcript. More information can be found in the Academics Policy.

Participating Universities

Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow

University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh

University of Edinburgh Parliamentary Internship, Edinburgh

University of Glasgow, Glasgow

University of St. Andrews, St. Andrews

University of Stirling, Stirling

Coursework

Enroll in the broad range of courses offered at each participating university. Parliamentary internships are available at the University of Edinburgh. Summer session study is available at University of Stirling.

Typical credits: 30 for academic year; 15 for fall or spring semester; 5–10 for summer session.

How to Find Academic Information

Some program websites offer short course descriptions while others offer full syllabi. Course information is available on the cosponsor’s website, and, if applicable, on the host university’s website. For more tips on terminology and finding course information, go to Finding Course Information for Host Universities.

When choosing courses, work closely with your college and/or major or minor adviser(s) to select courses that fulfill specific requirements. You can also consult the Liberal Education database to find courses that fulfill Liberal Education core and theme requirements, or submit courses online for approval. Use the Academic Planning for Study Abroad form (pdf) as a tool for selecting courses with your adviser. Visit the Advising webpage for more information and resources on choosing courses.

Navigating Butler's Website

• Choose your country of study from Butler's home page
• Select your host university or program from the drop down box
• Click on "courses" to see the subjects available at each university
• Click on "Online Course Catalog" to access the university's course list

If you have any questions about this process or about specific course availability, contact the appropriate Butler Program Coordinator.

Academic Fit with a University of Minnesota Degree Plan
With good academic planning this program can fit well into the degree plans for many majors. Search for courses that fulfill Liberal Education Requirements or submit a course you want to take for review. Study Abroad in Your Major advising sheets explain why study abroad is important for a major, indicate what the department wants students to consider when selecting a program, and provide academic planning hints. This program may appear as a special recommendation on an advising sheet. If your major is not listed, talk to an adviser—this program may still fit your academic, career, and professional goals.

Last modified on November 21, 2008