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York: University of York

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Modern campus, adjacent to historic cathedral town. Archaeology, Medieval studies, Music; not for English or Art History majors. Total enrollment: 12,000; number of Americans: 220.
Search the Course Catalog. Course selection: Spring: 80 credits; Full year: 120 credits; at least half the course load above the first year level. "Module" = US course.

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Archaeology: Top-rated program in the UK; most courses open to study abroad students

Music: Can join Music Department ensembles and take private lessons.

Brighton: University of Sussex

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Modern campus; short train ride to Brighton, small, cosmopolitan city on the south coast. One hour to London. Art history, English. Total enr: 13,000; number of Americans: 250.
Consult the Course Catalog. Course selection: Spring: 60 credits; year: 120 credits; at least half the course load above the first year level. Level 4 courses = Bates 100 level; Levels 5,6 = Bates 200 level and above.

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Women and Gender Studies Interdisciplinary WGST courses based at Center for Gender Studies.

St. Andrews: IFSA - University of St. Andrews

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Excellent academics, remote within Scotland, small university and town; quaint; semester calendar. IFSA program costs $7,000+ extra (not addressed by Bates financial aid). Many students have positive evaluations of IFSA services: pre-departure info; on-site orientation; day and weekend excursions; on-site support staff. Total enrollment: 5,500; number of Americans: 500.
Search the Course Catalog. Course selection: Semester--60 credits; Year--120 credits; at least 3 courses per semester; at least half the course load above the first year level. "Module" = US course. Level 1000 = Bates 100 level; Level 2000 and Honours = Bates 200 level and above.

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Geology Many opportunities for local field work on the east coast of Scotland.

St. Andrews: University of St. Andrews

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Excellent academics; a medium-sized university in a historic cathedral town of 21,000. Beautiful coastal location. 25 minutes from Dundee and 2 hours to Edinburgh by bus. 3.2 GPA required. Total enrolment: 10,000; number of Americans: 1750.
Search the Course Catalog. Course selection: Semester--60 credits; Year--120 credits; at least 3 courses per semester; at least half the course load above the first year level. "Module" = US course. Level 1000 = Bates 100 level; Level 2000 and Honours = Bates 200 level and above.

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Geology Many opportunities for local field work on the east coast of Scotland.

Norwich: University of East Anglia

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Modern campus near historic cathedral town; excellent non-London option. highly ranked psychology, creative writing; art history; film studies departments. Total enrollment: 15,000; number of Americans: 400.
Search the Course Catalog. Course selection: Semester--60 credits; Year--120 credits; at least half the course load above the first year level. Year 1 = Bates 100 level; Years 2,3 = Bates 200 level and above.

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Creative Writing:Well established program in fiction, poetry, and drama.

Film Studies:Program with history, theory, some production.

Psychology: highly ranked department

London: IFSA - University College London

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IFSA program costs $8,000+ extra. Given the complicated nature of UCL we highly encourage students to apply to UCL through IFSA. In this situation, financial aid will help address the cost of the additional cost of applying through IFSA for those that qualify for financial aid. IFSA offers additional support, advising, a housing guarantee, and prompt information. These items are not a guarantee of a direct enrollment at UCL.
Many students have positive evaluations of IFSA services: pre-departure info; on-site orientation; day and weekend excursions; on-site support staff. IFSA's Community and Culture program encourages engagement while abroad and reflection upon the abroad experience. 
Excellent location, highly ranked, urban campus; art history, economics, politics.
Minimum 3.3 gpa; 3.5 for History, Politics, English, Psych.
Only one course in Management program allowed; Management courses not available for Fall. E
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Admissions often a drawn out process.
Search the Course Catalog. Course selection: Semester--4 courses; Year-8 courses; at least half course load above the first year level. Level 1 = Bates 100 level; Levels 2,3 = Bates 200 level and above. There are some restrictions on course selection.

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Art History: Broad Art History curriculum

London: University College London

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Excellent location, highly ranked, urban campus; art history, economics, politics. Minimum 3.3 gpa; 3.5 for History, Politics, English, Psych. Only one course in Management program allowed; Mathematics courses not available for Fall. Expensive for the Sciences, Psychology, Art History. Admissions often a drawn out process. Volunteer opportunities. Expensive city. Total enrollment: 26,600; number of Americans: 500.
Search the Course Catalog. Course selection: Semester--4 courses; Year-8 courses; at least half course load above the first year level. Level 1 = Bates 100 level; Levels 2,3 = Bates 200 level and above. There are some restrictions on course selection.
Given the complicated nature of UCL we highly encourage students to apply to UCL through IFSA. In this situation, financial aid will help address the cost of the additional cost of applying through IFSA. IFSA offers additional support, advising, a housing guarantee, and prompt information. These items are not a guarantee of a direct enrollment at UCL.

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Art History: Broad Art History curriculum

Pre-Medical Studies: Focus on international health issues; courses with British pre-med students at International Health and Medical Education Centre

London: School of Oriental & African Studies (SOAS)

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Focused, but excellent curriculum for students interested in African and Asian cultures and languages. International student body. Expensive city. Total enrollment: 5,200; number of Americans: 195.
Consult the Course Catalog. Course selection: Spring--4 courses; Year-8 courses; at least half course load above the first year level.

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African-American Studies: courses on the African diaspora

Asian Studies: courses on South-, East- and Southeast Asian languages, history, politics, culture.

London: Sarah Lawrence - London Theatre Program (BADA)

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Theater program with British-American Drama Academy; intense, conservatory experience; all Americans. Early application required. Audition very important. Bates students receive $3,000 tuition discount. Expensive city.

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Theater: At British-American Drama Academy; audition very important.

London: Queen Mary University of London

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15 minutes from central London by Tube; 3.0 gpa; campus setting in culturally-diverse area of East London (close to site of 2012 Olympics). On-campus housing. Expensive city. Total enrollment: 27,000; number of Americans: 1000.
Search the Course Catalog. Course selection: Semester--4 credits; Year--8 credits; at least half the course load above the first year level. Level 4 = Bates 100 level; Levels 5,6 = Bates 200 and above. "Module"= US course. Study Abroad students are "Associates."

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Film Studies: small selection of theory courses.

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