How to proceed with your application Research – read through this information and consult the Monash University, University of Queensland and University of Adelaide websites or consult the catalogues in Liz Wingfield‟s Office, International and Study Abroad Office, Friston 103 Consider carefully all the ramifications of a period of study abroad – personal, academic and financial. You may want to discuss these matters with your family Speak to your Programme Co-ordinators to find out what courses you will be missing at Sussex and make an appointment with your Study Abroad Departmental Representative(s) (see list included) to consider all the academic implications of study abroad. Also discuss the courses you will be studying at the partner university (information can be found on the university website or in the prospectuses in Liz Wingfield‟s Office, International and Study Abroad Office, Friston 103) Fill out an Application Pack. This is available from the International and Study Abroad office. The Applicaton pack consists of an application form, a statement form, and a reference form. The reference is to be obtained by your Academic Advisor. Please hand the completed Application pack to Lucy Cahalin (International and Study Abroad office, Friston 103) The deadline to receive your application forms is Wednesday 21st November 4pm. We will endeavour to notify you of the outcome of your application by the end of the Autumn term. Voluntary Study Abroad in Australia Students who are not studying either a language, American Studies, or Engineering but who would like to incorporate a period of study abroad into their Sussex degree, may apply to spend between a term as an exchange students at a partner university. This would be during their second year or the first term of their third year, depending on their degree programme (limitations exist for certain programmes) Australian Semester Dates: Semester 2: July – November Semester 1: February – June If you apply to study in Australia for the semester 2 session you will need to be in Australia by the beginning of July. This means that you have only a couple of weeks after the end of the summer term at Sussex. Sussex students usually study in Australia for the 2nd semester. Visa If English is not your first language you will need to provide a copy of your IELTS results in order to obtain your visa. Tests older than two years are not acceptable. Fees, Finance & Insurance When you study abroad your tuition fee is paid to Sussex. You do not have to pay tuition fees at the exchange university. If you study abroad for part of the academic year you will pay your normal Sussex tuition fee. This applies to both home and overseas students. The Student Loan – Overseas Rate For 2012/13 the non means tested student loan is £4,244 (all students get this part) the means tested student loan is £1,651 (some students get this part) Full loan is £5,895 In addition, the Government gives a means tested grant to cover airfare (less £303) and medical insurance. All Sussex students studying abroad are required to purchase the Sussex Group Insurance Policy. This policy covers medical expenses, personal belongings including lap-top cover, cancellation, personal liability and overseas legal expenses. Your Sussex Degree A period of voluntary study abroad forms an integral part of your degree; it is not (and cannot be) an add-on term or year, with the exception of Law where you can transfer to a four year degree programme „Law with a year abroad.‟ The courses you study while at a partner university substitute the courses you would be missing at Sussex during that same term. You are assessed by exam or essay at the host university as if you were a local student, and the grades you achieve abroad will be sent back to Sussex to be converted into Sussex marks and included in your records in place of the marks you would have gained had you spent that time at Sussex. Your Accommodation at Sussex It is a cause of concern for many students that to study abroad, they will have to either give up their current accommodation or find someone to replace them for the period they are away. There is no easy solution to this. You can speak to and agree with your Landlord, if you have signed your tenancy agreement, about seeking a replacement. Although there is no guarantee that you will find a replacement, there are always people looking for short term accommodation in Brighton. You can then let the Housing Office know you will have a room available for rent for a fixed period so that they can advertise it. However, when you sign a tenancy agreement, you are responsible for the payment of rent for the duration and other issues, or until you find an agreeable replacement. You could also advertise your room on our Facebook page Sussex Abroad as we invite International students coming to Sussex to join the page and they are often in need of accommodation. The following websites may also be useful: www.housepals.co.uk www.spareroom.co.uk Alternatively, if you decide to give up your room altogether, we can put you in touch with other students returning from abroad at the same time as you, so that you can find places to share together back in Brighton. Although this matter causes students a lot of worry, to our knowledge students have always managed to overcome the problem without too much difficulty, including finding new accommodation in Brighton in January without great difficulty. Returning students would certainly say that the long-term benefits gained from a term abroad far outweighed this passing problem with accommodation. Institution: Semester Dates: Semester 2: 22 July – 22 Nov 2013 Semester 1: 24 Feb – 27 Jun 2014 These dates include exam periods at the end of each semester. University/ Courses: The link we have with Monash is open to all majors (with department approval). A normal credit load is 24 credit points per semester. Monash is Australia‟s largest university with approx. 52,000 students. It is a member of the prestigious "Group of Eight", a group composed of some of the most research-intensive universities in Australia. According to the 2011 QS World University Rankings, Monash is ranked among the top 30 universities in the world for History and Philosophy and the top 40 universities in the world for Geography and Area Studies and English and the top 50 universities in the world for Life Sciences. To find out more information on courses please visit: http://www.monash.edu/international/studyabroad/ Melbourne: Melbourne is the second most populous city in Australia, with a metropolitan area population of approximately 3.8 million. Melbourne is a major centre of commerce, industry and cultural activity. The city is often referred to as Australia's 'sporting and cultural capital‟ and it is home to many of the nation's most significant cultural and sporting events and institutions. Melbourne is notable for its mix of Victorian and contemporary architecture, its extensive tram network and Victorian parks and gardens, as well as its diverse, multicultural society. Melbourne is also considered to be Australia's live music capital with a large proportion of successful Australian artists emerging from the Melbourne live music scene. Institution Semester Dates: University / Courses: Semester 2: 20 July – 17 November 2012 Semester 1: 25 Feb – 22 June 2013 (2013-14 dates not available yet) These dates include exam periods at the end of each semester. The link we have with Queensland is open to all majors (with department approval). A standard fulltime course load is eight units (usually equates to four courses) per semester. The University of Queensland (UQ) is one of Australia's premier learning and research institutions, located in Brisbane in the state of Queensland. The University is a founding member of the national Group of Eight, an alliance of research-strong universities. Study Abroad and Exchange students can choose from more than 4000 courses across UQ‟s seven faculties covering a wide range of disciplines. Brisbane: Brisbane is the capital of Queensland, Australia‟s “Smart State”, and is widely known as the country‟s most liveable city. It is Australia‟s fastest-growing capital with a population of more than 1.8 million and offers a safe, friendly, multicultural environment. Brisbane is considered one of the major business hubs in Australia. Most major Australian and international companies have a contact office in Brisbane. The inner city is characterised by the Brisbane River, parklands, convention facilities, museums, art galleries, a casino, malls, shopping districts and a host of cosmopolitan restaurants and cafés. The golden beaches and fun parks of the Gold Coast are just an hour‟s drive south. The beautiful Sunshine Coast beaches lie a short drive to the north, along with National Parks, rainforests, the famous barrier reef and attractions such as Australia Zoo. Brisbane‟s reputation as a friendly, modern city makes it a popular tourist destination. Institution: UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA Semester Dates: Semester 2: 29 July – 25 Nov 2013 Semester 1: 24 Feb – 23 Jun 2014 These dates include exam periods at the end of each semester. University/ Courses: The University of Western Australia (UWA) was established by an Act of the Western Australian Parliament in February 1911 One of Australia's best and most prestigious universities, UWA is highly ranked internationally in various publications; the 2011 QS World University Rankings placed UWA at 73rd internationally. In 2008, the University had 3,958 international students, part of a total student body of over 19,000 Perth: Perth is the capital and largest city of the Australian state of Western Australia.It is tied for eighth place in The Economist's 2011 list of the world's most livable cities. Summers are generally hot and dry, lasting from December to late March, with February generally being the hottest month of the year, while winters are relatively cool and wet, making Perth a classic example of a Mediterranean climate. Perth is home to the West Australian Ballet, the West Australian Opera and the West Australian Symphony Orchestra, all of which present regular programmes. It also hosts The Perth International Arts Festival which is an annual cultural festival. Perth is also home to some of the most stunning beaches in Australia, Cottosloe and Scarborough being two of the most popular. Institution Semester Dates: UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE Semester 2: 29 July – 17 November 2013 Semester 1: 25 Feb – 22 June 2012 (Dates for 2014 not yet available) These dates include exam periods at the end of each semester. University/ The link we have with Adelaide is open to all majors (with department approval). Established in 1874, it is the third oldest university in Australia. It is Courses: associated with five Nobel laureates, 104 Rhodes scholars and is a member of the Group of Eight, as well as the sandstone universities. Its main campus is on the cultural boulevard of North Terrace in the Adelaide city centre, adjacent to the Art Gallery of South Australia, the South Australian Museum and the State Library of South Australia. The University currently enrolls in excess of 25,000 students, including 5,758 international students (2009) from more than 99 countries. According to the 2011-2012 Times Higher Education rankings, the University of Adelaide is ranked 7th in Australia and 189th in the world rankings. Adelaide: With a population of slightly more than one million, Adelaide is the “20 minute city”. The airport is only seven kilometres from Adelaide city. The Adelaide Hills and major beaches are less than half an hour away by car. Adelaide weather is moderate. Year-round big blue skies mean average winter temperatures of 16 degrees Celsius (°C) and 28°C in summer. Hot days can easily reach 40°C. Adelaide is Australia‟s wine capital with numerous wine regions nearby. Kangaroo Island is also a short boat ride away with it‟s unique wildlife. Adelaide is also home to many cultural festivals including Adelaide Festival, Adelaide Fringe and WOMADelaide. Scholarships available for study at Monash University in Australia Natalia Tkachenko Australia 10/11 There is now the chance to receive a scholarship when studying abroad at Monash University, Melbourne, Australia. The scholarship is the „Endeavour Student Exchange Program subsidy.‟ The subsidy is valued at AUD5,000 to help towards your travel and study costs in Australia and is provided by the The Australian government, the Department of Education and Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR). The scholarship is awarded on academic acheivement in your Sussex degree to date. STUDY ABROAD DEPARTMENTAL REPRESENTATIVES Your department representative is your first point of call for academic enquiries regarding your study abroad and they will need to approve your course choices. Major Subjects American Studies Departmental Representative Daniel Kane Room Arts B335 Email [email protected] Anthropology Art History Geert De Neve Michelle O‟Malley Arts C257 Arts A175 [email protected] [email protected] Biology Daniel Osario JMS 4c10 [email protected] Human Sciences Liz Somerville Business & Management Carlos Sato/ Rebecca Liu Chemistry John Spencer JMS 4d20 Mantell 3a14 Arundel 216 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] CES Development Studies Economics English, Drama Studies French Geography History Informatics, Multimedia & Digital Systems International Relations Italian Law Maths Media, Film, Media Practice & Theory, Cultural Studies Music Philosophy Physics Politics & CES Psychology Sociology Spanish Paul Taggart Geert De Neve Michael Gasiorek Justyna Robinson Ben O‟Donohoe Geert De Neve Hester Barron Arts C323 Arts C257 Mantell 3b20 Arts B245 Arts A58 Arts C257 Arts A A151 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Bill Keller Geert De Neve Roberta Piazza Sue Millns Konstantin Blyuss Chichester 1 Ci215 Arts C257 Arts A145 Friston 205 Mantell 2b12 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Rosalind Galt Martin Butler Tania Staehler Xavier Calmet Paul Taggart Hans Crombag Susie Scott Aaron Kahn Silverstone Sb 306 EDB 218 Arts A031 Pev 2 5a9 Arts C323 JMS 5D9 Friston Fr 263 Arts A48 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
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