University of Essex

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Areas of Study
WU is offering this program for political science students only for admission to the renowned Government Department. This prestigious British university offers many other subjects from which these students may select to round out their semester schedules. Majors other than political science must file petition with departmental endorsement in order to attend University of Essex.

Term	Dates	Application Deadline
Fall	early October - mid December	February 1
Spring	mid January - end of June (term break late Mar - late Apr)	May 1
Academic Year	early October - end of June	February 1

Eligibility
Political Science major or minor.  3.0 GPA.  Applicant must have appropriate background of prior coursework or courses in progress. 

WU Credits
15-16 units per semester

Location
Colchester, England (UK)

The University's main campus sits in landscaped parkland on the outskirts of Colchester, the oldest recorded town in Britain, east of London, close to the English Channel.

Housing
Essex has a range of accommodation suited to a variety of needs, all within walking distance of the academic departments and campus facilities. Every flat has self-catering facilities, including microwave oven and freezers, and each room has a telephone with free internal service and a connection point with access to the internet and university networks without additional charge.

Student Life
On campus there are over 100 clubs students can join. There is a dance club and theater and a couple of bars on campus where students can socialize and relax. There are special events, such as the Students' Union Summer Ball. This event is an all night black tie extravaganza featuring well known live acts, fairground rides, and a huge fireworks display. Essex University is east of London (less than an hour by train) near the English Channel.  The village of Wivenhoe is less than a mile away from the campus with its lively quayside and variety of pubs and restaurants.

On-Site Support
University of Essex’s International Programmes Office (plus London services of Accent International under contract to WU).

Application Process
The application process differs based on your department's approval of this program.

If this program is approved by your department you must submit a completed WU Semester/AY Study Abroad Application with program-specific forms to the Overseas Programs office in McMillan 138. If this program is not approved by your department, then you must meet with Jennifer White Reding before proceeding with your application.

More about the application process can be found on the How to Apply webpage.

WU Program Price
The WU program price includes WU tuition plus WU student health insurance and any housing, food, airfare or other costs paid by WU on the student's behalf. Below are projected program pricing and estimated personal expenses for this program. Click on the term to download a detailed cost breakdown.

Estimated Costs*

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*The fees, charges, and expenses shown are estimates based on current information only and are subject to change.

Questions?
Email the appropriate Overseas Programs Coordinator, visit us during our walk-in hours, join us for an information session, or call (314) 935-5958 to schedule an appointment.

Faculty Liaison Prof. Andy Sobel Campus Box 1063 935-5845 Seigle Hall 237 sobel@wustl.edu

Overseas Programs Coordinator Ms. Jessica Mervis Campus Box 1088 (314) 935-7695 McMillan 138 jmervis@artsci.wustl.edu