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London: London School of Economics and Political Science

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Intense; many social sciences; very urban. High GPA and early application needed for economics. Application opens in January for the following academic year. Significant scholarships available. Expensive city and university. Total enrollment: 10,000; Number of General Course students: 300.
Consult the Course Catalog. Course selection: 4 year long courses (or the equivalent in half units); at least half the course load above the first year level. Level 100 = Bates 100; Level 200 and 300 = Bates 200 level and above.

London: King's College

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Excellent location in center of London. English, Pre-Med, Film, Classics. Best for independent student who needs little on-site assistance. Expensive city. 3.3 gpa required. housing in varied locations; Total enrollment: 23,000; number of Americans: 200.
Search the Course Catalog. "Module" = US "course." Course selection: Semester--60 credits; Year--120 credits; at least half the course load above the first year level. Level 4 = 1st year; Level 5 = 2nd year; Level 6 = 3rd year.

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Film Studies: Integrated Film Studies program with more theory than practice.

Music: Full-year Music students who study full-time solely in the department can take individual vocal or instrumental lessons at the Royal Academy of Music.

Pre-Medical Studies: Courses and clinical attachment in the School of Medicine; full-year students engage in a clinical research project.

Glasgow: IFSA - University of Glasgow

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Located in population & commercial center of Scotland, urban attractions. IFSA program costs $5,000+ 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: 20,000; number of Americans: 250.
Search the Course catalog. Course selection: 60 credits per semester; at least half the course load above the first year level Level 1 courses = Bates 100 level; Levels 2,3 = Bates 200 level and above.

Glasgow: University of Glasgow

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Located in population & commercial center of Scotland, urban attractions; lively student culture; center of Scottish nationalism. Highly rated Psychology department. Total enrollment: 20,000; number of Americans: 250.
Search the Course catalog. Course selection: 60 credits per semester; at least half the course load above the first year level Level 1 courses = Bates 100 level; Levels 2,3 = Bates 200 level and above. Math and Computer Science courses not open to Fall semester students.

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Psychology: in the top 5 in the UK

Glasgow: Glasgow School of Art

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Intensive Studio Art (some art history); culturally vibrant city with large student population. For the independent student who can manage studio work without much supervision. Portfolio required. Total enrollment: 1,900; number of Americans: 20.

Edinburgh: IFSA - University of Edinburgh

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Highly ranked university in historic Scottish city; political capital of Scotland. 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: 21,000; number of Americans: 350.
Search the Course catalog. Course selection: 60 credits per semester; at least half the course load above the first year level.

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Geology (Earth Science) Field work in the UK and Europe.

Edinburgh: University of Edinburgh

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Highly ranked university in historic Scottish city; political capital of Scotland. Information on how to apply. Housing in university dorm or apartments with host country students. 3.0 gpa required for application. Total enrollment: 24,000; number of Americans: 600.
Search the Course catalog. Course selection: 60 credits per semester; at least half the course load above the first year level.

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Geology (Earth Science) Field work in the UK and Europe

Bristol: University of Bristol

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Excellent university in attractive student oriented city, great music scene, fewer Americans. 1 3/4 hours to London. Psychology; theater. Popular among British students. Cost friendly program. Total enrollment: 30,000; number of Americans: 150.
Consult the Course Catalog. Course selection: Spring--60 credits; Year--120 credits; at least half the course load above the first year level. Level C/4 = Bates 100 level; Levels I/5 and H/6 = Bates 200 level and above. Unit = US course.

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Pre-Medical Studies: Courses from Faculty of Health Sciences and Department of Chemical and Physical Sciences

Psychology: highly ranked department

Well known for science disciplines, including Earth Sciences and Geography

Bath: Advanced Studies in England

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All US students; quality courses in English, CMS, history, education, art. Opportunities for qualified students to pursue tutorials in particular subjects. Academic field trips. Lower cost program and city. Sports and other co-curricular activities available in the community and at the University. Historic city, easy access to London. Beautiful housing, town homes. ASE scholarships are available.

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Education: Theory course and placement in a school.

Creative Writing: Variety of genres

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