University of Wales Swansea Regents' ProgramA QUICK LOOK
INTRODUCTION The Iowa Regents' Semester in Wales offers undergraduate students the exciting opportunity to study for a semester at a British university. Students are fully integrated academically and socially with their British counterparts at the University of Wales Swansea. Students vote Swansea University the UK's best place to study. The University has beaten off competition from 170 institutions across the UK to win the Times Higher Education Supplement award for Best Student Experience. Over 10,000 undergraduates assessed their institutions and Swansea emerged as the clear winner, with outstanding ratings for its facilities, prospects, social life and course satisfaction. Students also said that their experience at Swansea University had exceeded their expectations. Click here to
learn more about student life at Swansea University. SWANSEA This picturesque city has over 200,000 inhabitants. It enjoys excellent road and rail connections to all parts of Britain. London is only three hours away by train, and Stratford- upon –Avon and Oxford are similar distances. The city is an important commercial center and also a growing tourist destination. Swansea has excellent shopping centers; the city market dates back to the Middle Ages, while the Quadrant Shopping Center is among the most modern in the country. Dozens of shops are housed in attractive undercover malls and arcades. Swansea’s splendid Maritime Quarter has been the role model for other national maritime developments. A variety of shops, restaurants, and museums are located here in a picturesque setting. The University of Wales Swansea lies on the wide sweep of Swansea Bay with the Gower Peninsula, an area of outstanding natural beauty, extending fifteen miles to its west. The Gower consists of a string of secluded and dramatic bays, cliffs, valleys, and sandy coves and is a natural playground for hiking, horseback riding, hang gliding, surfing, fishing, and rock climbing. THE UNIVERSITY OF WALES SWANSEA The University of Wales Swansea has approximately 12,000 full-time students. The university is known for its friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Students come from all parts of the United Kingdom – England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Wales – as well as many other countries. With more than 2000 of students coming from outside the U.K., the campus enjoys an international flavor, yet unique Welsh cultural influences are also evident. The university has an attractive campus setting, situated in acres of parkland along the seacoast just to the west of the city of Swansea. Academic and recreational facilities are first class. The Taliesin Arts Centre, Sports Centre, and University Students’ Union offer a wide array of leisure activities. ACADEMIC PROGRAM Catalogue of Classes (modules). Courses denoted TB1 are for Fall, TB2 are for Spring. Fall (Autumn) Program
Spring Program
Mini-Course (AMX 301 - British Culture & Politics)
Pre-Sessional Course The London pre-sessional AMX-315, British Culture and Politics is being
offered in London as well as Swansea. This pre-sessional course
is taught over three weeks by the Foundation of International Education and is
based in London. The course is worth 10 credits (3 US credits). Please note that
classes and excursions are subject to change.
Dates for London Pre-sessional Course: Fall Term: Spring Term: 2007 ACADEMIC CALENDAR FALL 2006/SPRING 2007 SEMESTER Approximate Program Dates for the Swansea pre-sesional course. Fall 2007 Sept. 6 to Dec. 14 Spring 2008 Jan. 11 to June 25 * STUDENTS MUST NOT PLAN TO
LEAVE UNTIL THEIR EXAMINATION PERIOD IS OVER. THE EXAMINATION TIME-TABLE WILL
NOT BE CONFIRMED UNTIL THE WEEK FOLLOWING THE EASTER BREAK. EVEN THOUGH TERM
CONTINUES UNTIL 25 JUNE, IT IS A SOCIAL SCENE, THEREFORE STUDENTS ARE FREE TO
LEAVE AFTER THE EXAM PERIOD CREDITS All credit earned at Swansea may be applied toward your degree. Students will typically earn a total of 16 credit hours for their semester of study. Transcripts will be sent to the students’ home university upon completion of the program. Credits earned on the program do not count against residency requirements for graduation. ACCOMMODATION & MEALS Students will live in the Hendrefoilan Student Village, which consists of university houses and apartments accommodating 4 to 11 people. The Village is very popular with students, as it provides a strong sense of community in a fun environment. Students share kitchen facilities and may choose to cook for themselves in their house/apartment or eat at the student cafeteria on campus. There is no meal plan available. Students may live in a single room or share with a roommate. Bathroom facilities are shared. While both male and female students may live in the same house/apartment, they are segregated by floor. PROGRAM COST Fall 2007 $7200 +$300 UNI study abroad fee Spring 2008 $7400 + $300 UNI study abroad fee The program fee includes: (Swansea) Tuition & Regents' fees, housing, field trips, a semester bus pass, on-site orientation, and an official transcript. The $200 difference is due to longer housing period during the spring. The program fee DOES NOT include: airfare, meals, books, international health insurance, ISIC card, passport, and personal expenses. The cost of living in the UK is approximately 15% higher than in the United States. Students will be charged for taking excess credit above 50 credits (which
transfers to a full UNI semester load) [10 plus 40] £150 per 10 credit module).
Students will be billed Swansea directly after they register for classes in
Swansea. FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIPS Students eligible for financial aid should contact the UNI Office of
Financial aid to make necessary arrangements. In most cases, students can
apply their financial aid toward (and their financial aid package can be
adjusted to reflect) the cost of participating in this program. Participants in the
Iowa Regents Semester in Wales program are
also eligible for the Study Abroad Scholarship and a variety of other funding options. ELIGIBILITY Applicants must be full-time students at UNI at the time of application, have
at least sophomore status during the time abroad, have departmental approval for participation, and an overall G.P.A. of
at least 2.8/4.0. APPLICATION PROCEDURES A complete set of application materials will include one original and one copy of the following:
To download and print available forms please refer to our Forms page. DEADLINES March 15 - for Summer, Fall, and Academic Year Programs October 15 - for Spring Programs CONTACT INFORMATION Program-related inquiries should be directed to:
STUDENTS SAY – TALES FROM ABROAD Fall 2002 "The people were wonderful. I feel I made very close friends and learned so much about the British culture from both my classes and my social life." (Fall 2000 participant) "Studying in Wales made me more aware of my surroundings and the people I associate with. It opened my eyes up to the fact that the world has much more to offer than the customs and culture in the United States. After completing the experience I am now much more accepting of different cultures and customs not readily available to U.S. citizens." (Spring 2001 participant) |
