Did you know that students taking BA degrees with us can go on a year or semester abroad?
Student Testimonial – Abbie Campfield (2023)
Hello! My name is Abbie Campfield, I am studying English Language and TESOL in Swansea University and I have had the opportunity to study in South Korea this year! My year so far has been very eventful, and I would like to share my experiences of studying abroad.
First and foremost, thanks to this year abroad, I have been able to explore different parts of South Korea, including Pohang, Daegu and other places. I have been able to visit various temples, attractions and be surrounded by the culture. South Korea is an incredibly beautiful country. The people that I have met in Korea, friends and strangers, were incredibly welcoming and very helpful to me. I knew very limited Korean, but I could see that the people that I was talking with were very happy that I even attempted to converse with them in their language. This is one of the main reasons why I encourage anyone who wishes to go to Korea for an exchange program to learn a bit of Korean, as it helps you to absorb the culture more and feel as if you are truly a part of it. …
[Read more about Abbie’s experience here!]
Student Testimonial – Betsy McMahon (2021)
Semester and Year Abroad Options
For general enquiries about the programme, your first point of contact is the Go Global Team but below is a snapshot of the programme’s destinations to whet your appetite!
Students can take the second semester of the second year at another university. Whilst abroad, you will study at your chosen university and need to choose modules from an approved list as these marks will count towards your final degree result. If you choose to take a year abroad then this is in addition to your three years at Swansea and takes place between the second and third year. You can find out about outbound student opportunities here. Some of the countries and universities that you can go to include:
- California State System– USA
- University of Oklahoma– USA
- Brock University– Canada
- Hong Kong Baptist University– Hong Kong
- Mannheim University– Germany
- Universite de Lille
- Universite Rennes 2
- Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms- Universität Bonn
- Rijksuniversiteit Groningen *
* Competition for Groningen is higher as this is a multi-subject humanities partnership
General Exchange Partners
General exchange partners are the universities that are not reserved for specific Schools or Departments.
Our General Exchange Partner institutions include institutions in Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea and the USA, and our students have studied in some of these institutions in the past. You can see the current list of available destinations here.
Please Note
Enrolment on a programme with a semester/year abroad does not guarantee you a semester/year abroad placement. Spaces are limited and subject to a competitive selection process. Some partnerships may not be suitable for certain subject areas, and availability can vary from year to year.