PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The University of Bradford is a traditional institution with a long history of high-quality research, learning and teaching. It is also forward-thinking, modern and student-orientated. The University has won awards for sustainability and provides state of the art facilities for students on campus. Academically it has one of Europe's leading business schools plus the world's largest centre for the study of peace and conflict. Students are taught by academics from around the world, which is backed up by high-quality research spanning over almost 50 years.

The city of Bradford has many notable places of interest, including the National Media Museum, Bradford Cathedral, Bradford 1 Gallery, the Saltaire World Heritage Site and many others. Bradford has also been given the distinction of being the first city designated a UNESCO city of film.

Strong or unique academic fields most recommended for ISEP students include peace studies and politics, archaeological sciences, engineering (civil, chemical, mechanical, medical), business and management, chemical and forensic sciences, economics, computer science/ICT and media studies. Students study 60 Bradford credits, which are three to six modules per term.  

HOUSING

ISEP students will be accommodated in The Green, in either an apartment or townhouse (depending on availability), with single rooms and shared kitchens. Bedding packs may be purchased prior to arrival.

MEALS

ISEP Exchange students will receive a meal stipend based on the cost of living for students in Bradford, which they can use to purchase groceries and cook meals in shared facilities. 

All ISEP students will be expected to budget for their meals accordingly, and can ask their ISEP Student Services Coordinator for tips, as well as check out ISEP's resources for Budgeting for Study Abroad.

Program Website

Course Description

Credits Earned 

Students who complete the program in good standing can expect to take 3 modules (classes) which ISEP recommends is the equivalent of 30 ECTS or 15 U.S. Credit Hours. Each course will typically be worth 10 or 20 UK credits.  

If you use financial aid, please speak with a qualified financial aid advisor to understand your academic obligations and the requirements for using financial aid.

Sample Classes Available: 

Business

Computer and Information Sciences

Engineering

Peace Studies and International Development

Sociology and Criminology

Taxation

Introduction to Computing

Transportation Studies

Terrorism and Political Violence

The Sociology of Education: Social Transitions and Inequalities

Digital Marketing, Campaign Planning, and Analytics

History and Conventions of Computer Games

Project Management and Six Sigma

Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding

Social Policy and Social Change

Contemporary Issues in Economics

Facial Modelling/Animation

Polymer and Materials Engineering

Issues in World Politics

Popular Culture, Media, and Power

Business Ethics and Social Responsibility

Computer Communications and Networks

Food and Pharmaceutical Process Engineering

Gender, Conflict, and Development

Policing in Contemporary Times

Climate, Crisis, and You

Advanced Game Technology and Development

Rehabilitation and Prosthetics

Natural Resource Governance

Criminology

For detailed instructions on how to search for all available courses, please click on the "other academic conditions" dropdown link below.

ISEP students should refer to the study abroad webpages for incoming student here.

Full module listings are available here - please note that not all of these are available to ISEP students.

Website for Course Availability

ISEP STUDENT SERVICES OFFICER Amanda Ewert 703-504-9986 | aewert@isep.org Thank you for your interest in ISEP Study Abroad! I’m your Student Services Officer and main point of contact here at ISEP. As you search for programs, I’ll be available to answer any questions you might have. Feel free to contact me at any point in your search process for help, tips or advice.

Academics

Undergraduate
(in English)

*This program is OK for Sophomores

Fields of Study

  • Business: Recommended!

    Accounting Auditing Business Management E-Commerce Economics Entrepreneurship Finance Human Resources Management International Business/Trade/Commerce Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management Marketing Organizational Behavior Studies

  • Computer and Information Sciences: Recommended!

    Artificial Intelligence Computer and IT Support Services Computer Applications Programming Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Informatics Web Page/Multimedia Design

  • Engineering: Recommended!

    Automotive Engineering Technology Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering Computer Engineering Computer Software Engineering Industrial Engineering Mechanical Engineering Petroleum Engineering Polymer/Plastics Engineering Robotics, and Automation Engineering

  • International/Global Studies: Recommended!

    International Relations and Affairs Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution

  • Law/Criminal Justice:

    Business Law Criminology Forensic Science and Technology International Law Legal Studies

  • Physical Sciences

    Chemistry

  • Social Sciences:

    Anthropology Human Development and Family Studies Political Science and Government Sociology Work and Family Studies

  • Visual and Performing Arts:

    Design and Visual Communications Digital Arts Film Studies Game and Interactive Media Design

Academic Requirements

  • U.S. GPA: 2.75 or higher
    *accepts lower GPA with explanation
  • TOEFL iBT Score: 80
  • TOEFL Writing Score: 17
  • TOEFL Reading Score: 18
  • TOEFL Listening Score: 17
  • TOEFL Speaking Score: 20
  • IELTS Score: 6
  • IELTS Writing Score: 5.5
  • IELTS Reading Score: 5.5
  • IELTS Listening Score: 5.5
  • IELTS Speaking Score: 5.5

Special Application Instructions

Courses Requiring Prerequisites: Biomedical Sciences and Clinical Sciences.

Availability may be limited for Psychology courses accredited by the British Psychological Society. 

Some modules (courses) have pre-requisites which will need to be met by equivalent modules taken at your home institution. Your transcript will usually answer this question.

PASSPORT: All students must have a valid passport to participate in this program. If you do not have a valid passport, we suggest you start the application process as soon as possible.

VISA/RESIDENCE PERMIT: All students, regardless of visa status will need to apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) prior to their program arrival date. Most students attending this program will be required to obtain a visa/residence permit prior to or upon arrival. For more information on the process and estimated cost of the ETA and visa/residence permit, please review the ISEP Country Handbook here. 

Special Needs Support

  • Mental Health
  • Hearing
  • Visual
  • Speech
  • Learning

Other Academic Conditions

Students Arrive: early September (autumn), mid-January (spring)

Classes Start: mid-September (autumn), mid-January (spring)

Classes End: mid-December (autumn), late April (spring)

Exams: early through late January (autumn), early through late May (spring)

Students are responsible for staying until the end of the semester and may not leave before the final date of their semester exams. Neither ISEP nor University of Bradford can guarantee an early departure; leaving early may result in a failing exam grade and/or forfeit of credit.

Courses NOT available to ISEP students:  Nursing and pharmacy. Students who request courses in these fields will not be considered for placement at this institution.

TAKING COURSES ACROSS FACULTIES/DEPARTMENTS

Cross-registration across faculties/departments may be difficult due to the UK academic system. Students intending to take courses from a variety of disciplines should be aware that timetables may clash across faculties, and are encouraged to take the majority of their courses within one faculty.

Bradford also accepts Cambridge scores in addition to TOEFL, IELTS, and Duolingo.

-Cambridge Advanced Certificate: Grade C or above

-Cambridge Proficiency Certificate: Grade C or above

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