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Study abroad countries and the languages they teach in


Australia


English language 3


–


Austria 73 Argentina 73 Brazil 73 Canada


3° 3


Columbia 73 Czech Republic 37 Denmark 37 Finland 37 France 73 Germany Greece


3§ 3*


Holland 37 Hong Kong 37 Israel 37


* not all subjects available ° except Quebec


† Business management, history, law and politics courses only • Business management and English literature courses only § Business management, economics, politics and English literature courses only


Local English language


Italy 73 Japan


3* 3† 7


Lithuania 37 Malta 37 Mexico


New Zealand 3


3 –


3 7


Norway 37 Poland 37 Portugal 73 Russia Spain


3* 3•


3 7 3


Sweden 37 Turkey 37 USA


– Local


also offer BA Humanities which is an interdisciplinary course. For details, see page 145.


Can I study abroad? There are many opportunities for you to spend a term or a full year studying in another country. Essex has exchange partners in the United States, Europe, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Latin America, the Middle East, Hong Kong and Japan.


A year or term spent studying abroad offers a host of benefits. Obviously study abroad is an excellent opportunity for personal development. It affords you the chance to become immersed in another culture over a sustained period, and so come to know a country and its people in a way that you could not hope to as a tourist. You will learn to view the world (and your academic discipline) from another perspective. It is also an opportunity to experience a different educational system; this requires the development of different skills from those which feature most prominently in the UK system. You will become more independent and confident as a result of study abroad.


Study abroad also enhances your employability. A period of study abroad on your CV not only helps you stand out from other candidates, but also signals to an employer that you have maturity, adaptability and organisational skills. As the world of business is becoming increasingly international, experience of living abroad is, in itself, attractive to many employers. Depending upon your study abroad destination, you may also gain fluency in a second language, which is a highly attractive skill to have, as you enter the employment market.


Will it be expensive? There are usually no tuition charges other than what you normally pay to Essex. In some cases your fees may be lower than the normal rate. Also, the cost of living elsewhere can sometimes be lower than in the UK so you should not assume that study abroad is an expensive option.


We offer a number of bursaries to students who study abroad. These are primarily for students from lower income families, though there are also some


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