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Study Abroad programmes at Birmingham, England

Study abroad programmes are fee-paying options for students from global universities without an exchange agreement. As a study abroad student, you can broaden your horizons, enhance your academic experience, and engage with new cultures, people, and environments that will have a lasting impact.
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Study options and durations

  • Within the academic year, you can choose from a 'set-module package' where modules are guaranteed, or an 'open-module option' where you'll have a wider choice of modules but share with incoming exchange students.
  • You can study in S1 (September-December) or S2 (January-June) or for a full year (from September-June). We work with you and your institution to ensure your academic progression is smooth and you can transfer your credits.
  • You can also join us for a summer programmes, stand alone or as a continuation of your semester 2 abroad at Birmingham.
  • Module-level may vary from year 1 for first-year abroad programmes to year 2 and year 3 for final year.

Examples* of what you could study include: 

  • Semester abroad in Psychology, Criminology or Business Management
  • Semester abroad in Kinesiology (physiotherapy), Sport Science or Golf Management
  • Semester abroad in English Literature, Liberal Arts or Digital Communication
  • A year abroad in Engineering or Mathematics
  • A semester 1 in Computer Science or Data Science
  • A semester 2 in Political Science and International Studies
  • A year abroad in Marketing, Management, Finance & Accounting or Economics

*For a full list of choices, check the titles below