Study Year Abroad

Our Study Year Abroad programme allows international students to follow a programme of study at the University of Wolverhampton which includes English as a Foreign Language classes and your choice of specialist subject.

You will have the opportunity to develop your English language and academic skills initially, and then you can choose to study modules from a wide range of courses with any of our Academic Schools.

Choose up to four subjects (known as modules) or courses during the semester.

In recent years, popular courses have included:

  • In Law, Social Sciences and Communications – English Language (EFL), American Studies, Film Studies, Media and Communication, British Sign Language (BSL)
  • In Art and Design – Fine Art (Illustration, Painting, Sculpture), 3D Design (Ceramics, Glass, Product Design), Visual Communication (Animation, Digital Media, photography)
  • In Sport, Performing Arts and Leisure – Sports Studies, Tourism Management, Hospitality Management, Music

Why choose a study year abroad programme?

  • Take a semester or a year out from your studies.
  • Expand your horizons after graduation.
  • Study at a University conveniently situated in the centre of the UK.
  • Improve your English skills.
  • Study your specialist subject for one or two semesters.
  • Opportunity to transfer credits to your home University.
  • Discover a new country and a new culture.

 

Course details

There are different modes of study as detailed in the table below:
Level  Start dates  Content  Finish
IELTS 4.5 April 14 weeks Intensive English


plus

1 or 2 semesters study in chosen specialist subject and English as a Foreign Language modules
 Half-year: January

 

Full year: June

IELTS 5.0

 July 8 weeks Pre-sessional English


plus

1 or 2 semesters study in chosen specialist subject and English as a Foreign Language modules

Half-year: January

 

Full year: June

IELTS 5.5

 

 August 4 weeks Intensive English


plus

1 or 2 semesters study in chosen specialist subject and English as a Foreign Language modules

Half-year: January

 

Full year: June
IELTS 5.5 September 1 semester English Plus Preparatory Award


plus

1 semester study in chosen specialist subject and English as a Foreign Language
 June

 

Entry requirements

a minimum of one year's study at a university or college
a minimum level of English of IELTS 4.5 or TOEFL 450 (46 IBT) for an April start

Social programme

A cultural enrichment programme enables you to experience British life and culture. It also gives you the chance to mix with British people and students of other nationalities.

As you will be studying alongside local as well as other international students, you will have plenty of opportunities to make friends and develop your intercultural skills!
Volunteering opportunities are available and can be part of a module.

For further information, please email: clact@wlv.ac.uk  tel: +44 (0) 1902 322 474

General enquiries
Email: clact@wlv.ac.uk or tel: +44 (0) 1902 322 48

 

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