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Study Abroad Credits and Assessment

Programme type

There are 4 programme types at UAL Study Abroad:

  1. Integrated Study Abroad – you can join any Undergraduate degree programmes for Autumn or Spring or full year.
  2. UAL Study Abroad Semester – 13 week semester Autumn or Spring specifically for Study Abroad students.
  3. Summer Study Abroad – 3, 5, 6 or 8 week courses in Summer.
  4. Creative Industries London – Optional Study Abroad module to add to the Integrated Study Abroad programme for additional credits, or to take separately as a stand-alone module.
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Credit transfer converter 

The following provides the equivalent course weighting recommended for each Study Abroad programme offered by UAL. These are shown as a guide only, and the suggested value is based on the number of learning hours (contact and non-contact). Credits are awarded by your home institution. You should check with the academic advisor before applying.

Only Integrated Study Abroad on UAL degree courses has an equivalent UAL credit rating.

Integrated Study Abroad 1 UAL credit = 10 study hours (including contact and independent study hours, which vary depending on the unit)

Summer Study Abroad and UAL Study Abroad Semester: 1 US style credits = 20 study hours (including contact and independent study hours)

Programme type and credits awarded

Integrated Study Abroad

  • Autumn semester (October to December) 11 weeks:
    • 40 UAL Credits
    • 20 ECTS Credits
    • 10-12 US Credits
  • Spring semester (February to June) 15 weeks:
    • 60 UAL Credits
    • 30 ECTS Credits
    • 15 US Credits
  • Full year (October to June) 30 weeks:
    • 120 UAL Credits
    • 60 ECTS Credits
    • 30 US Credits

UAL Study Abroad Semester

  • Autumn or Spring semester 13 weeks:
    • 30 ECTS Credits
    • 12-16 US Credits
  • Full year 26 weeks:
    • 60 ECTS Credits
    • 24-32 US Credits

Summer Study Abroad

  • Summer Study Abroad (July, August) 3 weeks:
    • 8 ECTS Credits
    • 4 US Credits
  • Summer Study Abroad (July and August) 6 weeks:
    • 16 ECTS Credits
    • 8 US Credits
  • LCF Summer Study Abroad (June) 8 weeks:
    • 24 ECTS Credits
    • 12 US Credits

Optional Study Abroad module

Credit, grading and assessment 

You should ensure your home institution will award external credit before you submit your application. Course handbooks are available on request.

Integrated Autumn only students are assessed based on the portion of units completed, before the winter break at the end of December.

Check UAL’s grading and Assessment policy.

Please contact studyabroad@arts.ac.uk for further information.

Find a course

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    Integrated Study Abroad

    Study alongside local degree-seeking students for 1, 2, or 3 terms and fully integrate into UK student life.

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    UAL Study Abroad Semester

    Bespoke 13 week Study Abroad semester programmes designed especially for incoming study abroad students.

  • Design Management SSA
    Design Management SSA

    Summer Study Abroad

    Study for up to 8 weeks on one of our summer programmes with the option to take English language tuition before your course.

  • Optional study abroad modules page.
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    Optional Study Abroad Module

    Add on the Creative Industries London 3 week optional module. Fits with J-Term and Maymester.

Get in touch

studyabroad@arts.ac.uk

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