University Study in the United Kingdom: University of East Anglia
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Academics

  • Take classes at the University of East Anglia in Norwich.
  • Study alongside British students.
  • Take advantage of special opportunities for students studying art history or drama.
This program appeals to students who are interested in immersing themselves in British culture or would like to satisfy requirements in their major.

Academic Structure

Program type: The University of East Anglia program is a university study. Participants take regular university classes alongside English students.

Level: Various levels.

Term: Fall semester, spring semester, academic year.

Prerequisites: 3.0 GPA, second-semester sophomore or above.

Courseload: 15 credits.

Coursework

UEA is on a semester system. Students will be accepted into a school of study and must take the majority of their courses from this school's college, or "faculty." For details about credit and how to choose courses, go to UEA's website. Look under study abroad at UEA and then course catalogue.

Global Identity: Connecting Your International Experience with Your Future
This 1-credit online course will help you:

  1. process your overseas experience and apply what you learn upon your return
  2. understand intercultural lingo and relate it to your experience
  3. reflect on the multiple layers of cross-cultural experiences
  4. market your study abroad experience for future career goals.

For tips on difference in terminology and finding course information, go to Finding Course Information for Host Universities.

Special Opportunity in Art History
Academic year students with prior coursework in art history can choose to take Art-2V08: Art and Architecture of Venice. This seminar includes a ten day field trip to Venice, Italy. Be sure to state on your study abroad application your interest in this option. See other course options in Art History.

Special Opportunity in Drama
Full year students with prior course work in theatre can choose to take the Drama Internship course. Be sure to state on your study abroad application your interest in this option.

Academic Fit with a University of Minnesota Degree Plan

Many courses have already been reviewed to meet Liberal Education requirements. Go to the Liberal Education Database to search for courses or submit ones for approval.

Study Abroad in Your Major advising resources tell you why University of Minnesota faculty think study abroad is important for a particular major, what the department wants students to think about when selecting a program, and gives helpful academic planning hints. There may also be profiles of students who studied abroad in your major.

This program appears as a special recommendation on the following Study Abroad in Your Major advising resources:

Biological Sciences Global Studies
Economics Political Science
English Theater & Dance
Environmental Science

 

If your major is not listed above, talk to an adviser.

 

 
Last modified on March 31, 2009