Lancaster University
Fall: Mid August or Late September - Mid December
Spring: Early January - Late June
Undergraduate Exchange
Lancaster University, founded in 1964, is ranked among the top ten teaching and research universities in the United Kingdom, and its Management School is one of the most highly regarded in the UK. In addition to its proximity to a wide range of outdoor activities, Lancaster is within three hours of London, Edinburgh and Dublin.
The campus, with academic, residence, athletic and social facilities in one convenient location, is in the countryside three miles outside Lancaster, with a view extending to the nearby sea. Lancaster's campus setting fosters a wide variety of extra-curricular activities in which international students are enthusiastic and welcome participants.
Courses
Business and non-business classes are available. All courses are worth 4 credits. Receive UW residence credits and grades.
This list is subject to change. Due to circumstances beyond our control such as enrollment limitations, time conflicts and course cancellations, International Programs cannot guarantee that participants will be admitted to their first choice of courses.
Fall 2009 courses
Lancaster limits you to three 4-credit courses during the semester. To earn credit for an additional 4-credit non-business course, attend a pre-session non-business course. Pre-session courses have not yet been equated. Contact International Programs.
Acct IS 211, 340, 365; Econ 390; Finance 300*, 325*, 365*; Gen Bus 365; MHR 300, 305, 365, 420; Marketing 300, 365; Wide variety of non-business courses including English, Legal Studies, Philosophy 241, 341; Poli Sci; Sociology
Spring 2010 courses
Attend four 4-credit courses.
Acct IS 100, 211, 365, 603; Econ 390, 410; Finance 300*, 320*, 365*; Info Sys 320; MHR 300, 305, 365; Marketing 305; OTM 300; Wide variety of non-business courses including English, Philosophy 241, 341; Poli Sci; Sociology
* UW's finance department expects that you meet UW pre-requisites in order to comprehend your finance course taken abroad and to prepare for future UW finance courses.
The following business courses have been offered at Lancaster University in the past.
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UW Course Number |
Lancaster University Course Number(s) |
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Accounting |
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AIS 100 |
ACF 100A OR ACF 212 |
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AIS 211 |
ACF 213 OR ACF 262 |
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AIS 340 |
ACF 211 |
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AIS 365 |
many options |
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ACCT 603 |
ACF 308 |
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Finance |
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FIN 300 |
ACF 214 |
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FIN 320 |
ACF 321 |
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FIN 325 |
ACF 302 |
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FIN 365 |
ACF 305 OR ACF 324 |
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Info Systems |
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Info Sys 320 |
MSCI 204 |
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Marketing |
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MKT 300 |
MKTG 221 OR MKTG 222 |
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MKT 305 |
MKTG 225 |
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MKT 365 |
MKTG 224 OR MKTG 325 |
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Management and Human Resources |
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MHR 300 |
OWT 202 |
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MHR 305 |
OWT 208 |
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MHR 365 |
many options |
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MHR 420 |
OWT 210 |
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MHR 427 |
ENTR 309 |
| Operations | |
| OTM 350 | MSCI 102 |
The course equivalency database shows all Lancaster courses that have been equated and their UW equivalents.
Housing
A single room is provided in an on-campus residence hall.
Costs and scholarships
The following are estimates only. Costs are subject to change. Estimates noted with an asterisk were calculated based on an exchange rate of $1 = 0.59 British pounds, but it is falling and $ costs may rise significantly. Check xe.com for up-to-the-minute conversion rates.
Details about financial aid and additional scholarships are available.
Estimates based on 2009/2010 academic year. Fall is approximately three months, spring is approximately six months.
UW tuition: Full-time
UW program fee: $350
UW-mandated health insurance: $37/full month, no partials i.e. (March 15 - May 30 is 3 months)
Housing: $1900 (fall), $3,200 (spring)*
Meals: $900 (fall), $1,800 (spring)*
Miscellaneous (Internet, bedding, sports, discount card): $200
Social activities fee:$40
Books: $270*
Airfare: (to Manchester) $1030 (estimate)
Optional pre-session course and room (fall only): $3300 plus estimated $350 for meals
Entertainment and vacation travel vary widely, plan for a four week break in spring
Advice from past participants
Read reports from past participants.
Applying
There are generally 8 students admitted per year (for fall and/or spring). As there are limited spaces, application to this program does not guarantee admission. Minimum requirements are a 3.0 GPA, 54 credits earned by the time you go abroad and 9 credits business/economics.
Applications are due March 1st of the previous academic year. If space for spring semester opens, the application process will re-open with a deadline of October 1st. Attend an information session, held in February and September. Information session dates, program availability and applications are available on the application website.
Web pages
British Council: Has excellent information under their 'Study Abroad' section. Order the informative, free 'Guide to UK Study Abroad' from this site.
For admitted students
Predeparture information: Lancaster
While abroad website