Study in England (in English) - ISEP Exchange
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
• Study at one of the top-ranked universities in the U.K. where your experience will be shaped by Essex’s welcoming student community and engaging campus culture. Experience the region’s history, from Roman ruins to the classic English High Street, right within your host community.
• Choose from a wide variety of engaging and challenging courses. At Essex, you can study political science, business, engineering, computer science, social sciences, humanities, and more.
• Join an active and diverse student body where over one-third of students come from abroad, making it one of the most international campuses in the world.
LIFE ABROAD
Based in the historic town of Colchester on one of England’s most beautiful parklands, you’ll feel right at home on this campus in the English countryside. Although it’s just a quick train or bus ride from London, Essex and the surrounding community offer enough to keep you involved and engaged all semester long.
LIVE
Stay minutes away from the center of campus while living in the North Towers and enjoy a private bedroom in a shared flat with local and international students. Each flat accommodates up to 16 students and offers shared bathrooms and kitchen space.
DINE
Situated on one of the longest coastlines in England, Essex offers world-famous oysters, shellfish, and seafood. Right on campus, you’ll find plenty of dining options. Check out unique spots like CRUMBS, which serves fresh baked cookies and coffee, or FUNc, specializing in gelato, espresso, crepes, and waffles. Enjoy Mexican food, Italian stone-baked pizza, plant-based lunches, and more at the eateries across campus. With shared kitchen space provided in every residence and multiple grocery stores walking distance to campus, it’s also very easy to cook at home. Meals are not included in the ISEP Direct program fee, so you’ll need to budget accordingly for meals. If you’re studying at Essex on our ISEP Exchange program, you will receive a meal stipend.
EXPERIENCE
Check out one of the “Squares” at Essex, which are always buzzing with life, or stop by the Lakeside Theatre, which hosts Open Mic night every Friday, and puts on plays and live music. Visit ESCALA, a world-renowned Latin American art collection, which might inspire your own creative endeavors at the Art Exchange gallery. The SubZero nightclub and many bars on campus are great spots for socializing—but so are the many student societies and the Student Union, which is ranked one of the best and most active in the U.K! If you really want to have fun, be sure to check out the Paternoster lift (elevator) in the library... it’s quite the ride!
EXPLORE
The City of Colchester has excellent shopping, dining, and sightseeing, with old Roman ruins, picturesque streets, and interesting museums. When you're ready to broaden your horizons, you’ll easily be able to jet off to the rest of Great Britain and Europe with nearby access to London’s airports and local train stations.
THRIVE
The university strives to foster an inclusive and diverse environment for all students and offers a wide array of support services through the Student Services Hub. They can assist with health and wellbeing, accommodation, exam stress, and more. When you want to get in a workout, use the brand new, state-of-the-art Essex Sport Arena, a cutting-edge gym, over 300 monthly fitness classes and an extensive range of sports.
What We Love About Essex
We love how Essex fosters an academically engaging and community-oriented experience that will have a lasting impact. Whether you are looking to experience the scenic countryside, or learn about the history of the city, Essex offers something for everyone.
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Course Description
The flexible study abroad program at Essex creates the freedom to select modules (classes) from across multiple departments and take modules (classes) of all levels. From Exercise Science to Film Studies, Business to the Life Sciences, this means students from virtually any major or area of study will find an academic home at Essex. The chart below reflects some of the more popular classes ISEP students have taken in the past. Use this to get started on planning your own study abroad program at University of Essex!
Credits Earned
Students who complete the program in good standing can expect to earn 60 UK credits which ISEP recommends is the equivalent of 30 ECTS or 15 U.S. Credit Hours. Each course is usually worth 15 UK credits. Students typically take 4 courses.
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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Business |
Computer Science & Engineering |
Government & Law |
Psychology & Sociology |
Sports Science |
Hospitality & Tourism (yearlong only) |
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Intro to Finance |
Intro to Databases |
Institutions of Democracy |
Thinking like a Social Scientist |
Sport and Exercise Psychology |
Finance for Hospitality Business |
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Corporate Finance |
Fundamentals of Digital Systems |
Politics and Power |
Methods of Social Data Science |
Anatomy and Physiology for Sport |
Food and Beverage Management |
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International Business Environment |
Software Engineering |
Parties and Elections |
Ethics and Public Policy |
Introduction to Coaching |
Marketing and Customer Behavior |
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Management Psychology |
Data Structures and Algorithms |
British Government |
The Sociological Imagination |
Introduction to Performance Analysis |
Wedding and Festival Planning |
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Digital Marketing and Social Media |
Engineering Mathematics |
Measuring Public Opinion |
Ethnographic Research Methods |
Treatment of Sports and Exercise Injuries |
Tourism Operations |
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: early October (autumn), early January (spring)
Classes Start: early October (autumn), mid-January (spring)
Classes End: mid-December (autumn), late June (spring)
Exams: mid-December through early January (autumn), mid-May through early June (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 Essex can guarantee an early departure; leaving early may result in a failing exam grade and/or forfeit of credit.
Students are free to select modules across the academic departments at Essex. Please check that you meet any pre-requisites for specific modules – this information is listed on the module directory.
Students should note that the Spring “Semester” consists of two terms: Jan-Mar and Apr-Jun. Students are required to remain on campus through the exam period through the end of June. Depending on their class or program, Fall Term students may have online exam requirements in early January, which they may take from home. Students can check the module directory to see when classes (modules) are assessed and whether the exam is in-person or remote. Exam dates are not flexible. You will be unable to change the time or date of any exams you may have. Please wait to book return flights until you are sure about when exams will be taking place.
Please check our website for more information about our English language requirements. We do not require proof of English language proficiency from native English speakers.
The University of Essex also accepts the following English proficiency tests:
-Cambridge C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge English Advanced (CAE)): Term students need 169 overall on the Cambridge English Scale. Full Academic Year students need 16 overall on the Cambridge English Scale w/ minimum of 162 in each component.
-Cambridge C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE)): Term students need 169 overall on the Cambridge English Scale. Full Academic Year students need 16 overall on the Cambridge English Scale w/ minimum of 162 in each component.
-Please check our website for more information about our English language requirements. We do not require proof of English language proficiency from native English speakers.
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