STUDY ABROAD AT BaNGOR UNIVERSITY WELCOME TO BANGOR UNIVERSITY! University overview Academic excellence Bangor is a traditional university founded over 125 The University has an excellent academic years ago and located in an area of outstanding reputation, both for research and teaching and natural beauty on the north west coast of Wales. learning. We currently have over 10,000 students, 1,400 of whom are international students from over 70 The University is: different countries. Around 200 students from • ranked no. 1 in the UK for research in the US, Canada, Europe, Japan and Asia choose Accounting and Finance (RAE 2008) Bangor each year as their study abroad/exchange • ranked no. 2 in the UK for research in destination. Electronic Engineering (RAE 2008) The University is structured into 5 colleges: • ranked no. 7 in the UK for research power in • College of Arts, Education and Humanities Psychology (RAE 2008) • College of Business, Social Sciences and Law • ranked no. 4 in the UK for Celtic Studies (Times • College of Natural Sciences Higher Education, Good University Guide 2011) • College of Physical and Applied Sciences • ranked no. 8 in the UK for Agriculture and • College of Health and Behavioural Sciences Forestry (Times Higher Education, Good University Guide 2011) The University campus is on a hill above the city • ranked in the top 15 in the UK for Sports and the main University building (reminiscent of Science and Music (Times Higher Education, Hogwarts in the Harry Potter films) dominates Good University Guide 2011). the skyline. The other 3 sites that make up the University are all within easy walking distance of the city centre, main campus and University accommodation. 2 | | 3 Student life and support Why choose Bangor for your The Bangor experience is unique among UK Study Abroad? THE PROGRAMME universities. Bangor University tends to suit students who are The University is: looking for some or all of the following: Language of instruction: English. English Language requirement: For non-native speakers IELTS of 6.0. • ranked 14th in the UK for overall student • a safe, intimate environment with good student Entry requirements: experience (Times Higher Education Student support GPA 2.5 (GPA 3.0 for Psychology). Programme dates: Experience Survey 2011) • a beautiful study environment Supporting documents: transcripts, Fall Semester - September to December • the top UK University for help and support • a range of outdoor activities including walking, academic reference and a personal statement. Spring Semester - January to June (Times Higher Education) climbing, sailing, rowing, kyaking, windsurfing Academic Year - September to June. Minimum credits: • in the top 5 for accommodation quality • to experience Welsh culture, language and (International Student Barometer) You will need to take at least 50 Bangor Maximum credits: history credits per semester. Modules are normally You can take a maximum of 60 Bangor credits per • has one of the UKs largest peer guiding schemes • the ability to take a broad range of modules 10 or 20 credits. semester. Modules are normally 10 or 20 credits. which was shortlisted for the Times Higher (classes) Education Awards in the Outstanding Student • the ability to choose science related modules Internships and service-learning Outdoor pursuits: Available through the Central Support Category (2010) (classes) opportunities: Available through the College Abroad programme Central College Abroad programme (see our Study Abroad Partners section). • is the second most economical place to study in • low living costs (see our Study Abroad Partners section). the UK (The Independent) • a small town feel where people know each • is at the centre of Welsh language and culture. other • a lively student life easy access to London, Liverpool, Manchester Housing and meals: and Dublin. • University residence halls have single rooms • easy access to London, Manchester, and Dublin. with en-suite bathroom • no meal plan • flats house 8 students and include a communal kitchen for cooking meals • there are restaurants and cafes located on or near campus • most of the residence halls are located on the main residences site which includes a sports centre with gyms, sports halls and climbing wall; all weather sports pitches and café/bar • some cheaper accommodation (single rooms Maggie Parke - originally from Lancaster, Pennsylvania with shared bathrooms) are also available at US is a Student Ambassador at Bangor: other sites. www.bangor.ac.uk/accommodation “ I read a series of books that take place in north Wales when I was about 8 and I became fascinated with the myths and history of the area. I enjoyed a vacation here with my folks when I was a teenager, and decided to do a semester abroad in Bangor during my undergraduate study; and I absolutely loved it. The area is beautiful, the professors friendly, the courses stimulating and unique, and the School well-connected, supportive and flexible.I came back to Bangor after I finished myB A, I did my MA in Arthurian Literature here, and I’ve stayed for my PhD!” 4 | | 5 Academics Making an application Through these providers we have had Study Subject areas available: Abroad students from universities all over the US The Study Abroad programme at Bangor is very We welcome applications through our Study Accounting, Banking and Finance including Havard University, University of Alabama, flexible and you have access to all academic Abroad Partners. We also accept direct enrolment Agriculture and Forestry Rochester Institute of Technology, Kenyon College, Schools within the University. There are few applications. To apply please complete a study Biological Sciences The College of Wooster, Stonehill College, Belmont restrictions on what you can study. You can choose abroad application form, which can be found at: Business, Marketing and Management University, Valparaiso University, Texan Lutheran to study all your modules within the same School www.bangor.ac.uk/international/studyabroad/ or choose modules from across a range of Schools. Chemistry University, Cedarville University, Baker University, Computer Science Washington State, Hamilton College, Moravian You can also choose the course level (1 – 3) to suit To support your application we require a copy Education and Childhood Studies College, Holy Names University and Austin College. your background and level of expertise in each of your transcripts, an academic reference and Electronic Engineering subject. a personal statement detailing why you wish to English Literature We also have Study Abroad agreements with the study abroad at Bangor and what you hope to gain English Language and Creative Writing following universities: 5 steps to creating your programme: from the experience. If English is not your first Environmental Sciences 1. Check with your home institution if there are language we may also require evidence of your • Mary Washington University, Virginia Healthcare Sciences any restrictions on the courses you can English language ability e.g. an IELTS certificate. Law • Ripon College, Wisconsin take while you Study Abroad. E-mail the completed application form along Linguistics and Modern Languages • Towson University, Maryland 2. Take a look at our online module catalogue for with your supporting documents to Media and Creative Studies a full list of the modules available at Bangor [email protected] Music In addition we are on the approved Study Abroad http://admint.bangor.ac.uk/gazonline Ocean Sciences list of a range of other universities and welcome 3. Start to build up a list of modules you are Psychology applications from individuals and/or universities interested in. You can study up to 60 Study Abroad Partners Social Sciences for direct enrolment. credits per semester. Ensure you check which We currently work with 2 US study abroad Sports and Exercise Science semester classes are available and if there are providers: Welsh Language Study Abroad Partners in other parts of the any minimum academic requirements for • Arcadia - www.arcadia.edu/abroad/ world include: modules. Examples of modules • Central College Abroad – 4. Check with your home institution if credits • Waseda University, Japan Examples of popular modules among Study www.central.edu/abroad can be transferred for the modules you have Abroad students include: • Dankook University, Korea selected. • Shangai University, China 5. Complete the Study Abroad application form An introduction to the history and culture of Wales and e-mail it to Bangor University. An Welsh writing in English application form can be downloaded from: Medieval literature www.bangor.ac.uk/international/ Basic Welsh studyabroad/ Language and the world Child language acquisition We can’t guarantee that each module you have Music cultures of the world chosen will be available because of timetabling Physical oceanography and capacity issues. It is worth choosing some Earth climate and evolution alternative modules as back-up. Your final module Introduction to psychology choices will be made on your arrival at Bangor Developmental psychology during registration and orientation week. Physical psychology and sports performance Modern theatre Introduction to marketing Economics Introduction to micro-biology Fish biology Introduction to film history Children and ethics Gender and education Micro-electronics Engineering analysis Mathematics for computing Web technologies 6 | | 7 LOCATION Wales Wales is one of the 4 nations making up the United Kingdom (UK).