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Year Abroad
Partner Universities
At present, we have agreements with the following institutions:
- Miami University, Ohio
- Texas A&M University
- University of Calgary, Alberta
- Simon Fraser University, British Columbia
- University of Oulu, Finland
- University of Utrecht, the Netherlands
- University of Paris Diderot, France
- University of Salamanca, Spain.
These institutions have been chosen because they have Geography departments with similar teaching and research interests and also because there are links with staff at Leicester.
How to Apply
Students do not apply for this programme through UCAS; instead all single subject applicants have the choice of transferring to this programme at the end of their second year.
Entry Requirements
Places are limited and to be considered you will need to have a strong academic record and be in good standing with the University.
Degree Structure
In the normal three year degree the second year accounts for 40% of a student’s final mark and the third year 60%. In the year abroad programme 20% is based on second year, 30% on the year abroad and 50% on the final year back in Leicester. There is no set programme of study as individual choices are determined by student interest and course availability. On successful completion of these four years of study you will be awarded with a degree that recognises your time spent studying abroad eg. BA Geography with a Year Abroad or a Year Abroad in Europe.
Fees
Students pay their fees at Leicester and are responsible for their own travel and living costs in North America. For European destinations fees are covered by the Erasmus programme.
Contact the Departments International Tutor
Information for Year Abroad Students wanting to study Geography at Leicester
Students from our partner institutions and students participating in the Leicester’s Study Abroad and Erasmus programme are welcome to study in the Department of Geography. Whether you come for a semester or an academic year, the Department has a wide range of modules on offer. For further information on our courses and modules visit the Undergraduate section. If you have specific questions please contact the Department’s International Tutor. We look forward to welcoming you to Leicester.
