University of Westminster Partnership

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Visit the University of Westminster class catalog to see a list of available subjects.

• First-year (Level 4) classes are appropriate for departments in which you have little or no prior experience.
• Second-year (Level 5) classes will be equivalent to advanced sophomore or junior-level U.S. classes.
• Third-year (Level 6) classes are only available to students with a major in the area of study and two prior years of study in the subject area.
• Study abroad students are not eligible for fourth-year (Level 7) classes.

Many students choose to complete a credit-bearing internship as one of their Westminster classes. See the Internships & Experiential Learning section of the Academic tab for more information.

Students can take either 3 or 4 modules at the University of Westminster. If you choose to enroll in only 3 modules per semester, you must confirm with your study abroad advisor that this class load meets your home institution expectations.

Credit Conversion

Fall or Spring semester 

3-Module Programme = 12 U.S. semester credit hours
4-Module Programme = 16 U.S. semester credit hours

Academic year
6-Module Programme = 24 U.S. semester credit hours
8-Module Programme = 32 U.S. semester credit hours

Lab & Field Trip Fees
Please review syllabi and course materials when registering for direct-enroll classes. Certain classes may have a one-off lab or field trip fee disclosed in the syllabus or during the first meeting of the class. These fees are not included in your IFSA program fee. You will be responsible for these fees, whether they are billed and paid by IFSA or billed to you.

Media, Arts, and Design
Media, Arts and Design classes (“MAD” classes) require a cumulative 3.0 GPA. It is strongly suggested that students interested in media studies enroll for the entire academic year, but this is not an official requirement. The communication, design, and media courses are extremely competitive and can close before the IFSA published deadline.

INTERNSHIPS
The University of Westminster offers a wide array of internship opportunities in the bustling city of London. Each internship involves a work assignment of 14 hours, two to three days per week. Your placement is subject to a successful interview after you arrive in London. The duration of the internship is one semester, and it is worth 4 U.S. semester credit hours.

As part of the internship, you will take a tutorial course called “Professional and Personal Skills Development” and prepare a related academic project. An academic supervisor will monitor your progress in your field assignment, act as a placement liaison and assess your project. Assessment of your success in the placement is based on one meeting with your internship supervisor, a daily work log and a 3,000 word essay detailing your role in the organization, what you learned and your internship goals.

Internships are available in: Art and design, Arts Administration, Biological sciences, Built environment, Business studies, Communication, Computer science, Economics, Education, Environmental science, Finance, Information technology, Journalism, Management, Marketing, Mathematics, Media arts, Politics, Psychology, Social action, and Social service.

You will be asked to indicate whether you wish to pursue a Westminster internship when starting your IFSA application. You must have a strong academic background and achieved a cumulative GPA of at least 2.80 on a 4.0 scale.

New country, new way of learning!

Here’s what to expect at the University of Westminster:

• More emphasis on independent learning. The university recommends completing 10 hours of independent study for each academic credit you seek.
• More advanced instruction and work than you’d find in a class at the same level in the United States. Because most English university degrees are three-year programs, students gain specialized knowledge faster here.
• Less personal access to professors. Instead, it’s common to connect with more junior faculty members.
• Grades are often based on a single final exam or final paper, or on just a few assignments.
• Choose classes from one department to avoid scheduling conflicts. Local students usually specialize in one department for classes, which means different departments don’t schedule classes with other departments in mind, and could be located far from each other.
• Full access to the university’s robust academic support system and resources, including an assigned advisor for academic support. IFSA local staff are also available for individual help.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Eligibility

• You must be at least 18 years of age. Students under 18 may be accepted on a case-by-case basis.
• You must be currently attending or recently graduated from a U.S. or Canadian community college, technical college, two-year college, four-year college, or four-year university.
• You must have completed at least one (1) full-time semester of study at your home institution before the beginning of the semester program or one (1) full-time year of study at your home institution before the beginning of the year program.
• Eligibility requirements can vary among host institutions. Please ask your IFSA Enrollment Counselor for specific information.

GPA
The University of Westminster will consider applicants with a GPA from 2.60-2.69 with additional application materials. Interns must have at least a 2.8 GPA. A recommendation letter may be required if selecting the Internship option.

Recommendation Letter
Not required. An internship site may request a reference letter before placement is finalized.

TRANSCRIPT
Upon completion of your program, IFSA will send an official Butler University transcript to your home university with your coursework converted to the U.S. semester credit hour system. You will also have access to an unofficial transcript in your IFSA Student Portal. The transcript reflects classes taken, credits attempted, and grades earned during your term abroad. This service is included in your study abroad program at no additional cost. See our Transcripts page for more information.