Academic Offerings at Scottish Universities 2017 This is not an exhaustive listing of subject areas and course opportunities at a particular host institution. We recommend you check each host university s study abroad course page to see what is available to you as it changes year to year. In addition, refer to the UCEAP course catalog to see which courses UC students have taken in the past. Keep in mind that there may be courses that cover a particular subject but are based in a different department (e.g. Women s Studies courses in Sociology). UK second-year courses are usually considered equivalent to the junior year at a US university. This is important as some host universities have restrictions regarding the level of courses available to study abroad students. There are no major restrictions at any of the Scottish Universities other than those highlighted below. If you are interested in taking Honours level courses, you may be required to have at least 2 years of study in a specific subject area. Please check with the partner institution you are applying to for further details. Most law courses at UK host universities are year-long courses only. If you are a semester student and you want to take law courses, you can do so at the University of Manchester, and on a case-by-case basis at the University of Kent. Below is an overview of subject areas available at each host institution. This list may change as host university policies change. The information in the overview table is still subject to the restrictions found later in this guide. Therefore, we strongly recommend you review subject offerings for each university in conjunction with the restrictions for that university. Key Y/S F/S/Y Courses exist and are available to UC students (department/major does not exist) Department/Major exists at host and is open to UC students Highly-ranked department or outstanding opportunities available Year-long and Spring students only (no assessment available at end of Fall) Terms available Fall/Spring/Year Note: If there is no icon, courses in the subject may exist and you should check with the relevant departments at the host university. Updated June 2017 1
Edinburgh Glasgow St Andrews Scotland Internship Terms available F/S/Y F/S/Y F/S/Y F/S African Studies American Studies Anthropology Arabic Updated June 2017 To Overview Table Page 2 Architecture Art History Art Studio Asian Studies Biochemistry Bioengineering Biological Sciences Business Administration Catalan Celtic Studies Chemical Engineering Chemistry Chinese Civil Engineering Classics Communication Comparative Literature Computer Science Y/S Danish Development Studies Dramatic Arts Dutch Earth and Space Sciences Economics Education Electrical Engineering Engineering English Environmental Studies Ethnic Studies European Studies Film and Media Studies French Geography German Greek Health Sciences
Edinburgh Glasgow St Andrews Scotland Internship Terms available F/S/Y F/S/Y F/S/Y F/S Hebrew History International Studies Italian Japanese Latin Latin American Studies Legal Studies Linguistics Materials Science Mathematics Y/S Mechanical Engineering Music Near East Studies Philosophy Physics Political Science Portuguese Psychology Religious Studies Russian Scandinavian Studies Slavic Studies Sociology South & SE Asian Studies Spanish Statistics Y/S Swedish Turkish Urban Studies Vietnamese Women s & Gender Studies Updated June 2017 To Overview Table Page 3
The University of Edinburgh (Fall, Spring, Year-Long) 4th Year Science subjects are usually NOT available to UCEAP Students. Requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Unique Opportunities Art Majors have the unique opportunity of taking a semester-length studio-based programme with Edinburgh College of Art in Painting, Sculpture, Intermedia, or Photography (only available to art majors). Spring and Year-long students have the opportunity to participate in a one-week practical placement with Edinburgh Veterinary School (available in the Spring term only). Courses That Tend to Be Impacted Highland Bagpipes Honours level* Art history Honours level* English Honours level* History Honours level* Politics Honours level* Philosophy *All Honours level courses require extensive previous study (2 year minimum). Areas of Study at Edinburgh Not Included in Table Above Accounting Ancient History Biblical Studies Biomedical Sciences Chemical Physics Ecological Sciences Geosciences History of Christianity Meteorology Nursing Social Policy Social Work For a full list of courses available at Edinburgh please click here The University of Glasgow (Fall, Spring, Year-Long) Two-thirds of your total units must be taken in Glasgow University departments (i.e. you are allowed to take either Bagpiping or up to two courses at the Glasgow School of Art). Education courses are available, but if there is a classroom placement involved (e.g. as a classroom assistant), you will need a Tier 4 visa. Applications for courses that include placements are reviewed by the University of Glasgow on a case-by-case basis. Unique Opportunities Art Studio courses are available within Glasgow School of Art in Black & White Photography, Life Drawing, or Figurative Sculpture. These courses are open to all majors. Highland Bagpipe courses are also available. Updated June 2017 To Overview Table Page 4
Year-Long and Spring Students Only Computer Science Mathematics Statistics Not Available to UCEAP Students* Architecture Medicine Nursing *Some exceptions are available for Veterinary Bioscience and Medical Humanities. You are encouraged to inquire. Areas of study at Glasgow Not Included in Table Above Accounting Arts and Media Informatics Astronomy Czech Economic & Social History Polish Public Policy Scottish Literature For a full list of courses available at Glasgow please click here The University of St Andrews (Fall, Spring, Year-Long) There are generally no restrictions on courses students can take at St Andrews. Areas of Study at St Andrews Not Included in Table Above Astronomy Applied Economics Middle Eastern Studies Persian Social Policy Sustainable Development For a full list of courses available at St Andrews please click here Scotland Internship (Fall, Spring) You can choose to intern at one of the following organizations: Scottish Parliament, Law Society of Scotland, or United Nations House. This internship is complemented by 2 courses: Parliamentary Studies and Introduction to NGO s. Please note: Scotland Internship is not included in the Scottish Universities program and is its own separate program. Updated June 2017 To Overview Table Page 5