Semester Abroad

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.

How to Apply for this Course