Students should contact the American Studies Exchange Office for further information. As a study abroad student, part of the experience is adapting to a new academic system. The British Council 's virtual campus is helpful. Places at University are are normally competitive and highly sought after. University departments offer places to students on the basis of grades earned at A' level.
Most students enrol with one department to follow a degree in a specific subject, eg.
Biology, History, Materials Engineering. Study practices will vary depending from Arts and Social Studies, to Science and Engineering. In general, you will be expected to study on your own, which means there will not be weekly quizzes or assignments. You will be given a reading list for each module and expected to select reading from it yourself. You will have fewer contact hours per week than at home.