Study in Northern Ireland (in English) - ISEP Exchange
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
• Spend your weekends hiking in the rolling green hills, debating politics in a cozy coffee shop, diving into the local music scene, or shopping at the farmer’s market—Northern Ireland offers something for everyone!
• Make the most of the wide scope of academic options available across Ulster’s three campuses, each offering a unique collection of programs to align with student interests.
• Join the supportive and inclusive community at Ulster University, known for its world class campus facilities and helpful staff
• Choose from three unique campuses: Ulster has campuses in the modern and bustling City of Belfast, friendly and historic City of Derry~Londonderry, and the relaxed riverside town of Coleraine situated on the Causeway Coast.
LIFE ABROAD
Northern Ireland offers youthful cities and unspoiled countryside, an exploding food scene, and thriving arts. Public transportation links makes it easy to explore the region. Compelling history, inspiring stories, and rich traditions spark the imagination, and Ulster’s world class research and teaching provide an excellent academic experience.
LIVE
Join the local student community! While at Ulster, live close to campus in university housing in a shared apartment with a private bedroom. Students at the Belfast campus live in the Dalriada Student Village, comprised of student apartments that surround attractive courtyards and have convenient bus transportation to Belfast. Students in Coleraine will live in the Cranagh Village, and students at Derry~Londonderry live in the Duncreggan Village. Explore the housing here: https://www.ulster.ac.uk/accommodation.
DINE
Cook at home with fresh produce from the farmer’s market or easily accessible staples from the nearby grocery in your shared kitchen space. When you are ready for a night out, choose from one of the many pubs and cafés. Local specialties include “fifteens,” Ulster fry, Irish stew, potato bread, pasties, and puddings. A month’s worth of groceries will be about 200 GBP.
EXPERIENCE
Ulster University has more than 90 clubs and societies, so it’s easy to get involved! Comedy nights, traditional music sessions, games nights, shopping trips, movie nights and learn how to play "Gaelic" football are just some of the many fun events organized by the Ulster University Student Union.
EXPLORE
Highlights of the region include The Giant’s Causeway, Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, the Titanic Belfast museum, ancient castle ruins, and historic villages. Derry~Londonderry and Belfast offer all the benefits of a large city. Trains and buses make it easy to explore the rest of Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland is also easily accessible. Dublin is just 3 hours away by bus, and flights to London are available for as little as $50 USD.
THRIVE
Maintain or start a fitness routine by joining the Sports Centre which has extensive fitness and wellness amenities, including a spin studio, squash courts, sauna, steam room, and plunge pool! Sport, fitness, and wellness options are available at all of Ulster’s campuses. Need more support while abroad? Ulster University’s Student Wellbeing Services provides information and resources on general wellbeing, mental health and counseling, sexual health, disability services, and academic support.
What We Love About Ulster
Everyone is open and friendly! A local experience is grabbing a pint at the local pub and talking to the people or enjoying a night of traditional music. According to one alumna, “I could sit down next to a complete stranger, and we would have a deep and intellectual conversation. There is just such a welcoming atmosphere.”
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Course Description
Ulster University is composed of three campuses, each with a unique academic areas of focus.
The urban Belfast campus features programs in Architecture, Art, Hospitality and the Culinary Arts, Business, Marketing, Engineering, Law, Politics, Communication and so much more.
The coastal town of Coleraine campus offers Biomedical Science, English, History, Biology, Environmental Sciences, Psychology, Media, Consumer and Food Innovation, Environmental Sciences, Tourism and Event Management, among others.
The historic city of Derry~Londonderry offers classes in Cinematic Arts, Computing, Drama, Music, Marketing and Irish Studies to name a few!
The chart below features some of the more popular classes students have taken in the past. Use it to get started planning your own study abroad experience at one of Ulster University’s unique campuses.
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 be worth 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:
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Biology (Derry~ Londonderry) |
Business (Belfast) |
Communication (Belfast) |
Law/Criminal Justice (Belfast) |
Film (Derry~ Londonderry) |
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Anatomy & Systems based Physiology |
Principles of Management |
Consumer Behavior |
From Crime Scene to Court |
Mobile Moving Image Production |
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Biochemistry and Cell Biology |
Principles of Marketing |
Advertising |
Theories of Crime & Criminalisation |
Visual Storytelling |
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Mathematical Methods |
Innovation and Entrepreneurship |
Principles of PR |
Policing and Society |
Screenwriting Fundamentals |
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Biomedical Informatics |
Managing Equality & Diversity |
Political Communication |
Prisons, Punishment, and Power |
Independent Film |
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Biocomputing and Programming |
Business and Society |
Digital Media Communication |
Restorative Justice |
Documentary Practice |
For detailed instructions on how to search for all available courses, please click on the "other academic conditions" dropdown link below.
Academics
Other Academic Conditions
Students Arrive: mid-September (autumn), mid-January (spring)
Classes Start: late September (autumn), late January (spring)
Classes End: late January (autumn), late May (spring)
Exams: early through late January (autumn), mid through late May (spring)
Early/Alternative Examinations
Ulster examinations take place in January and May, however students whose modules have an examination as part of their assessment may choose one of the following. The examinations office at Ulster charge an additional fee per module for this service.
• request an extra piece of coursework (only available on certain modules)
• request to sit their examination at their home institution (not available for all modules)
As an ISEP student, you can build your own program by choosing your courses from a variety of fields. Use the notes for course searching to help you find which courses are available. Please note the following factors about requesting modules when applying:
Choosing Your Campus:
You must choose all of your classes within the same campus. You may sometimes mix classes from different departments as long as they are all offered at the same campus. Keep in mind that some fields of study are offered at multiple campuses, but one campus may offer a larger variety of course options in that subject, than the other campuses. You are not eligible to take courses at Ulster’s partner institutions.
How to Select Courses:
It is important to note, that in the U.K., the term modules refers to courses. Please use the "Website for Course Availability" link to find courses for ISEP students.
The modules listed here have been verified as suitable for study abroad students. Unfortunately, places on Health Science modules are restricted due to limitations set by the Department of Health.
Education, Social Work and Community Youth Work are closed to ISEP students. Also, due to restrictions on professional training, students may not be able to study nursing, physiotherapy, podiatry, occupational therapy and speech therapy. If interested in one of these fields, please inquire with ISEP before applying.
Not all modules listed online may be offered each semester, so students should select ample alternatives.
Understanding Course Levels:
The first three letters next to the module name represent an academic department. The next three numbers represent the course number. In the U.K., undergraduate programs run for three years instead of four like in the United States. Courses in the 100-299 series are first-year courses; the 300-499 series are second-year courses; 500-699 are final year courses. You are not allowed to take 000 modules ("Level A"), which are pre-undergraduate non-degree, or 700+ modules ("Level M"), which are postgraduate level.
What a Full-Time Academic Load at Ulster Looks Like:
Students are required to take three 20 UK credit modules (classes) per semester which is equal to 60 UK credits. A 20 UK credit module is worth 10 ECTS credits or 5 US credits.
Ulster University also accepts the following English proficiency tests:
-Cambridge Advanced English: C1 Advanced- at least 162 overall w/ no less than 162 in 3 elements and 154 in the 4th element.
-Cambridge English B2 First - at least 169 overall w/ no less than 162 in each element.
-Cambridge Proficiency in English: C2 Proficiency - at least 169 overall w/ no less than 162 in each element
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