Study in England (in English) - ISEP Exchange
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Located in the heart of Lancashire, in the North West of England, close to the major cities of Manchester and Liverpool, you'll find Preston is a friendly bustling city, traditional yet with a young and lively atmostphere.
In the Complete University Guide, Preston is ranked as one of the safest places to study in the UK. That's because as well as being a student-friendly city, we take care of you with initiatives such as 24-hour CCTV and a safety bus scheme.
We are surrounded by excellent parks where you can relax and unwind, including the beautiful and historical Avenham Park with its Riverside Walk, and there are cycle lanes around the Campus and the City. We're also less than an hour away from the impressive Lake District.
UCLAN is proud of our four star rating by the QS World University Rankings, and within that, the five stars for excellence in our teaching quality and facilities, like our £15 million Media Factory and our cutting-edge science labs, where realistic environments can help you develop your skills.
HOUSING
ISEP students will be housed in university dormitories in single rooms in shared apartments. Rooms with en suite bathrooms are available for an additional charge.
MEALS
Students will receive a meal stipend based on the cost of living for students in Preston, which they can use to purchase groceries and cook meals in shared facilities. Stipends are paid in cash every month.
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.
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 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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Fashion Design |
Journalism |
Game Design |
Psychology |
Criminology/Forensic Science |
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Preparation for Industry |
News Reporting |
Introduction to Games Design |
Introduction to Developmental and Social Psychology |
Looking Beyond Crime and Criminology |
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Outerwear Design and Creation |
Digital Journalism |
Creativity and Context for Games |
Qualitative Psychological Research |
The History of Criminal Justice |
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Critical Studies in Fashion and Textiles I |
Features Journalism |
3D Modelling and Digital Art for Games |
Neurocognitive Development and Disorders |
Violence Against Women and Girls |
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Fashion Communication and Presentation Methods |
Media Law and Regulation |
Heading into The Games Industry |
Essential Issues in Psychology: History, Individual Differences and Ethics |
Bodies of Evidence |
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Experimental Silhouette Investigation |
Sports Desk 1 |
Character Design |
Psychology in Education |
Research for Forensic Investigators |
For detailed instructions on how to search for all available courses, please click on the "other academic conditions" dropdown link below.
The UCLAN course list will provide you with more information on courses available in your field of study. Each degree programme offers a downloadable Course Handbook which provides information on the programme of study.
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Academics
Other Academic Conditions
Students Arrive: mid-September (autumn), mid-January (spring)
Classes Start: late September (autumn), mid-January (spring)
Classes End: mid-January (autumn), mid-May (spring)
Exams: early January (autumn), mid-April through early 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 UCLAN can guarantee an early departure; leaving early may result in a failing exam grade and/or forfeit of credit.
Please note that the following fields of study are only offered for full year students, and therefore are not available for students studying abroad for just one semester:
Advertising & Public Relations
Biology
Chemistry
Computing
Engineering
Fashion
Mathematics
Sports Studies
Studio Art
Visual and Performing Arts
Available modules may depend on previous study. International Business Communication requires a minimum of two years' study.
Please note: UCLAN does not accept TOEFL results from tests taken at home. Only TOEFL scores from tests taken at a testing center will be considered valid.
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