Semester Abroad
Short course study alongside UK studentsSubject areas include:
- Advanced Technologies
- Art and Design
- Business School
- Construction
- Engineering, Marine and Motor
- Hair, Beauty and Theatrical Media Make-up
- Health, Care and Education
- Hospitality and Catering
- IT and Digital Media
- Media
- Music
- Performing Arts
- Sport and Fitness
- Travel and Tourism
The Semester Abroad programme has been developed to provide International students with a short full-time vocational or academic course.
This could be used as accredited prior learning towards your studies in your home country.
Venue: Lansdowne, Bournemouth or North Road, Poole – depending on the programme chosen
Duration: Full-time, one term, one and a half terms or two terms
Start date: September or January
Course level: NQF Level 3 or NQF Level 4
Introduction
This programme provides individuals with the opportunity to study on a short full-time basis on a range of programmes, alongside UK students at one of the UK’s largest colleges.
All students will have the support of a personal tutor to guide them through their studies at The College and help with necessary paperwork to validate their reports.
Entry requirements
For an NQF Level 3 programme students will need to be at least 16 years of age and have IELTS 5.5 or equivalent, with no less than IELTS 5.0 in writing.
For an NQF Level 4 programme students will need to be at least 18 years old and have IELTS 5.5 or equivalent, with no less than IELTS 5.0 in writing.
Course content and structure
Students will be required to choose one programme from the wide range of academic, vocational or foundation degree courses offered by The Bournemouth and Poole College.
The course you choose will depend on your current level of study in your home country and your English Language level.
Subject areas are listed (left); full details can be found at www.thecollege.co.uk/what-to-study/curriculum-areas
The College Course Guides can be found at www.thecollege.co.uk/what-to-study/course-guides
Fees
Please see the Tuition Fees and Term Dates section of this website.



Visa requirements
Your age | Tier 4 (General) Visa | Short-term Student Visa 11 months | Short-term Student Visa 6 months |
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16-17 | No | No | Yes |
18+ | No | No | Yes |