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University of Salford Exchange - England

 

Salford is located near the heart of Manchester, England's third largest city. The greater Manchester Area, one of England's major urban centers, offers both city living and easy access to the English countryside, historic landmarks and many cultural attractions. Salford is an "applied" university with approximately 5,000 undergraduate students. Salford concentrates on practical aspects of academic subjects as well as on underlying theory.

Students from any Wayne State college or school are eligible to apply provided their plans are approved by the department where they expect to earn their degrees. WSU students take classes in the Department of Contemporary Politics and History. The exchange can last either one or two semesters, although students strongly are urged to consider staying for two semesters is possible.

Semester:

Fall and/or Winter (One semester or year long exchange)

Dates:

TBA

Location:

University of Salford
Manchester, England

Subject Area:

Political Science, History, Sociology, Urban Studies.

Level: Undergraduate and Graduate
Requirements:

The following materials are required to be considered as a candidate for the exchange:

  1. Completed Application for Admission.
  2. Official WSU transcript.
  3. Completed and signed Departmental Approval form.
  4. Completed and signed Confidential Faculty Recommendation form.
  5. Typed and signed personal statement.
  6. $25 application fee made payable to WSU.
Prerequisites & Eligibility:
  • Being a student in good standing with the University and with the home college/department.
  • Having a major in or related to urban affairs, history, politics, sociology, or English.
  • Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA or nomination by major department
  • Sophomore standing or higher.
Estimated Costs:
WSU Tuition and Fees* variable
Roundtrip Airfare $900
Housing and Meals $1,500-$2000
Books $200-$300
Personal spending money (entertainment, extracurricular activities, side-trips, incidentals) $1,000-$1500

*You are required to pay tuition and fees at your appropriate rate, payable through the normal tuition payment process. Click here for more information. You must register for a minimum of 12 credits.

How To Apply:

For an application, click here.

Priority Application Deadline: June 10th - Semester 1 / Full Year Exchange
December 1st - Semester 2 Exchange
Grants:

Grants for the 2007-2008 academic year will be available in November 2007


The Office of Study Abroad and Global Programs
5155 Gullen Mall
1600 Undergraduate Library
Detroit, MI 48202
Tel: 313-577-3207

Payment Information:

 

Additional Information:

Program Application

University of Salford - Manchester, England

Manchester Cultural Guide

Orientation Guide

Course Catalogues 2008/2009:

Sociology, Contemporary History and Politics Level 2

Sociology, Contemporary History and Politics Level 3

Sociology and Criminology

Journalism

English

Registration Forms:

I. Sociology and Criminology Level 2

II. Sociology and Criminology Level 2

I. Sociology and Criminology Level 3

II.Sociology and Criminology Level 3

English and Linguistics Level 2

English and Linguistics Level 3

Contemporary History and Politics Level 2

Contemporary History and Politics Level 3

 

 

 

 

 

 

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