Students are integrated academically and socially with their British peers at the University of Wales-Swansea. Eligibility Students who have at least sophomore standing at the time the program starts and a minimum 2.8 g.p.a. are eligible for this program. The program begins with a three-week course on British life and culture, after which students enroll in regular courses offered by the university. The short intensive course provides an introduction to both the unity and diversity of British culture, including British historical, political and literary life. Particular emphasis is placed on the regional distinctiveness of Wales as part of the United Kingdom.
Field trips are an integral part of the course.
Visits will be arranged to places of local interest with guided tours provided for each. The seven teaching faculties or colleges are Arts, Economic and Social Studies, Educational Studies, Engineering, Science, Health Care and Law. Courses are offered in over 40 majors. All courses available at the University of Wales-Swansea are approved for transfer credit. Specific courses must be approved in advance, however, to receive major credit or to satisfy General Education Requirements.