University of Westminster

Unique Study Opportunities

• Take fashion-related courses, including business management, branding, supply chain, and entrepreneurship.
• Study digital media and communication practices as well as media law, regulations, and ethics.
• Learn about digital business innovations or how to discover consumer insights when taking courses at the Westminster Business School.

Language

Foreign language study is optional. Check host institution course catalog.

Courses and credit

Requirements While Abroad

To successfully complete this program:

• Take a full-time course of study: Usually three courses (8 quarter/5.3 semester UC units each) for a total of 24 quarter/16 semester UC units per semester.
• A total of 48 quarter/32 semester UC units are required per year.
• Take at least two of your courses in your admitting school.
• You may take up to one-third (33%) of your total unit load pass/no pass.

Current Program Courses

When applying to the University of Westminster, you apply to a school that aligns with your major or minor area of study at UC, and the University of Westminster online application specifies the courses you can choose. You're required to take at least two courses in your admitting school, and you can then select a third course from a school of your choice. Make sure you have fulfilled course prerequisites.

Courses may transfer as lower or upper division at UC. 

Catalogs and Resources

• Academic Offerings: See an overview of academic offerings at English host institutions.
• University of Westminster: See a list of courses offered at the University of Westminster. Note: In the UK, a course is usually equivalent to a major academic plan at UC, and a module is equivalent to a course (or class) at UC.
• See a list of the Colleges and Schools at the University of Westminster.
• UCEAP Course Catalog: This is a new program, and the catalog currently doesn’t list courses for this program. Reference the above link to review course offerings.
• Campus Credit Abroad: Learn the types of credit (major, minor, general education, elective) students from your campus received at this location. There are currently no listings for this program in the database.

Academic Culture

Studying abroad in UK-England helps you develop an independent learning style, with strong writing skills and active participation in your own learning.

• Introductory courses at an English university (or uni) are comparable to sophomore level in the US.
• Many courses are the equivalent of UC upper division, and instructors expect prior knowledge of the subject.
• There is more emphasis on writing and independent reading than at UC, and your participation can influence the final grade.
• Differences in teaching style may include less-detailed instructions, fewer in-class sessions (except science classes), and fewer in-term assessments.
• Many courses are taught with lectures and seminars. Lecture class sizes can be quite large and seminar groups are smaller.
• Faculty (called lecturers) don't often hold office hours, but welcome individual questions and are eager to help visiting students.

Grades

Grades for the fall semester are typically available late March, and grades for the spring semester are typically available late July or early August.

Past exam papers are available and local students use them to prepare for exams. Your final grade will heavily—and sometimes fully—depend on the final exam. UC policy doesn't allow UCEAP participants to retake exams (called re-sits) and exam dates aren't flexible.