ENGLAND STUDY
ABROAD PROGRAMS
The City - Twickenham, England
Twickenham is a large suburban town 10 miles southwest of central London. Nearby Richmond Park and Bushy Park in Teddington have hundreds of acres of beautiful, secluded woodland for get-away-from-it-all walks and space for cycling and running. The Royal Botanical Gardens at Kew, Henry VIII’s Hampton Court Palace, museums, galleries and several historic houses open to the public, are also all located within the city.
London is just 30 minutes away by train, from Strawberry Hill to Waterloo, giving the opportunity to take advantage of everything it has to offer from shops and entertainment to the cultural and educational benefits of access to theatres, galleries and the latest exhibitions. Public transport is frequent and runs late so it’s easy to get to and from the Twickenham.
The university - St. Mary's University college
St Mary’s University College offers a student-centered, friendly atmosphere and consistently receives very high student satisfaction rates. As one of the few Catholic institutions in England, their ethos is rooted in a well-earned tradition of making people of all faiths or no faith feel welcome.
Established in 1850 St. Mary’s has a reputation for academic excellence and has a strong research culture. Areas of research are “world leading in terms of originality, significance and rigour” (Research Assessment Exercise 2008). St. Mary’s is arguably one of London’s top-performing higher education institutions for sports and will be a pre-games training camp for the South African team for the 2012 Olympic Games.
St. Mary’s offers a beautiful, safe, self-contained campus with a great social life and community atmosphere. With just under 4,000 students studying at SMUC it is easy to make friends and feel at home. St. Mary’s has all of the advantages of a leafy location, with busy towns nearby and a mere 30 minute train ride to central London.
The buildings are steeped in history, set on the grounds of the original Strawberry Hill mansion, a world-famous example of Gothic Revival. The peaceful, self-contained campus also includes modern and well-resourced teaching blocks, accommodations, a learning resources center, and sports facilities.
academics
Eligibility
Most majors, minimum sophmore standing; 2.5 GPA
Language
Courses are taught in English
Orientation
There is an extensive orientation program before the start of each semester
Courses offered
St. Mary’s is a comprehensive university offer courses in a wide range of subject areas. Generally courses are 15 British credits, the equivalent of 4 U.S. credits and a full course load for the semester is 60 British credits (4 courses).
Grades do not transfer to Marquette University for this program. Only credits will transfer provided that a grade of “C” or higher is earned.
Visit the St. Mary's course offerings page for more information.
Historic course equivalencies
Please note that the courses listed here have been approved in general for Marquette credit. However, because each individual academic record is unique, depending on the college, the major and courses taken previously, not every course will qualify to be used toward a Marquette degree. Therefore, current Marquette students must have prior approval from the their college office, before enrolling in these courses. Without this prior approval, any course taken at another institution will likely not be accepted toward the Marquette degree.
Housing
Students choose accommodation in either the International Hall of Residence or with a homestay family. The residence hall is a Victorian property that was refurbished in 2009 and is located a two-minute walk from the University College and Strawberry Hill Station. The hall comprises eighteen single study bedrooms on three floors, with shared bathroom facilities on each floor. The size of the hall and range of nationalities of students living there each year mean there is a friendly atmosphere and a good community spirit.
Homestays are arranged based on students' background and preferences. This living option offers students the opportunity to experience British culture first-hand. All homestays are within walking distance to campus.
The cost of the accommodation (both residence hall and homestays) includes a meal plan. All meals are served in the campus refectory, which has an extensive menu to suit a variety of needs.
Dates
Students are able to study at St. Mary's for a semester or a full year. Typically the fall semester is mid-September to mid-December and the spring semester is early February to late May.
| Fall 2011 | Spring 2012 | |
| Program begins | September 7 | January 11 |
| Orientation | September 8-16 | January 12-15 |
| Classes begin | September 12 | January 19 |
| End of Semester | December 16 | May 11 |
visa & travel
For most students (U.S. Citizens) studying for less than 6 months and not undertaking work of any kind, entry in to the U.K. will be as a “Student Visitor” with the appropriate documentation.
If the student is studying in the UK for more than 6 months or plans to undertake part-time employment (including internships) prior application for a “Tier 4 Student Visa” is necessary.
Students participating in this program are expected to make their own flight arrangements. You must wait until you have been officially accepted to St. Mary’s before purchasing airline tickets. Student Universe (www.studentuniverse.com) and STA Travel (www.statravel.com) are two travel agencies that can often help students find flexible, discounted tickets.
Costs
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*Other costs include estimated personal expenses.
Billing: Tuition and CISI Insurance costs are billed and paid through Marquette University’s Bursar Office. All other costs, including housing, are either paid directly to St. Mary’s by the student or are out of pocket expenses. Meeting St. Mary’s payment deadlines for any costs are the student’s responsibility.
Please note: all cost and financial information are provided to the best of our knowledge and should be considered as approximate estimates only.
Program type
This is a Marquette program, so most financial aid and scholarships apply. To learn more about how the program will affect your specific aid package, contact the Office of Student Financial Aid.
Office of International Education
