University Study in the United Kingdom: Queen Mary, University of London
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Academics

  • Choose classes from a wide range of fields.
  • Study alongside British students.
  • Fulfill requirements in your major.

Academic Structure

Program type: The Queen Mary, University of London program is a university study. Study with British students and take instruction in English from British faculty.

Level: Various levels.

Term: Fall semester, spring semester, academic year.

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

Courseload: 12–20 credits.

Coursework

Study Abroad students are required to take four courses in each semester, a total of eight for a full year student. In the Queen Mary course unit system, courses are worth one credit per semester. One Queen Mary credit equals four US semester credits.

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.

Areas of study available at this university include:

  • Biological sciences
  • Business (management, finance and more)
  • Chemistry
  • Computer science
  • Economics
  • Engineering
  • English and drama
  • Environmental science
  • Film
  • Geography
  • History
  • Linguistics
  • Materials science
  • Math
  • Modern languages
  • Physics
  • Political science

For more detailed information about Queen Mary's areas of expertise click here.

For more details about credit equivalencies, terms, and courses, go to Queen Mary's online resource.

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

Academic Fit with a University of Minnesota Degree Plan

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:

Business & Marketing Education History
Biomedical Engineering Human Resource Development
Computer Science & Engineering Theatre & Dance
English

 

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

 
Last modified on March 31, 2009