University of Strathclyde
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For all enquiries please contact the Exchange Office at exchange@otago.ac.nz.
Last updated March, 2012
Academic Information
Course Information
The first two digits of the class code represent the department the class is taught in. The third digit represents the level; 1=1st year, 2=second year, 3=third year. Students should avoid classes where the third digit is a 4 or a 9. This represents 4th year and postgraduate classes respectively.
Exchange students will usually be permitted to select from 1st, 2nd or 3rd year classes, but not 4th year which often have prerequisites and are reserved for Strathclyde honours students.
Psychology exchange students need to have a knowledge of Statistics to cope with third year classes. Honours classes are NOT available to exchange students.
Semester Dates
- Academic Year: September-June
- First Semester: September-January
- Second Semester: January-June
Course Load and Minimum Unit Requirements
Minimum Course Load:
- 6 Strathclyde credits for one semester (30 ECTS)
- 12 Strathclyde credits per year (60 ECTS)
Maximum Course Load:
- 6 Strathclyde credits for one semester (30 ECTS)
- 12 Strathclyde credits per year (60 ECTS)
Accommodation & the Cost of Living
Accommodation
The University owns accommodation and it has been developed as a Campus Village, right in the heart of the city. This is predominantly Halls of Residence style accommodation, although there are student apartments. In the private sector (where most local students live), there are four main types of accommodation-lodgings, shared furnished flats, furnished bedsits or self-contained flats. The Accommodation Office compiles a list of landlords with accommodation to let.
Estimated Cost of Living
Student Visa & Insurance
Information on Student Visas & Insurance for students going on exchange can be found elsewhere on this website.
Exchange Experiences
- 2011 S2 BCom INTB ECON FW (232K PDF format)
- 2011 S2 BCom ACCT AT (287K PDF format)
- 2011 S1 BCom ACCT MM (184K PDF format)
- 2010 S2 BCom MART AW (132K PDF format)
- 2010 S2 BA ARTH KD (201K PDF format)
- 2010 S2 BA PSYC CG (191K PDF format)
The University, City & Region
The University
It began in 1796 when John Anderson, Professor of Natural Philosophy at Glasgow University, left in his will instructions for 'a place of useful learning'- open to everyone, regardless of gender or class. His vision was realised and Anderson's University opened its first premises in late 1796. It developed rapidly throughout the nineteenth century, and by the 1890s, Anderson's University had become a major technological institution with a wide reputation for research and learning. In the late 50s and early 60s the institution wanted to broaden its activities. The College merged with the Scottish College of Commerce, which offered a wide range of business and arts subjects. Shortly afterwards, in 1964, the enlarged Royal College was granted the Royal Charter and became the University of Strathclyde.
The City of Glasgow & Region
Glasgow is the most Scottish of cities, with a unique blend of friendliness, urban chaos, black humour and energy. The city houses many wonderful municipal art galleries and museums, first class sports and leisure facilities; excellent theatres; an array of restaurants, pubs and clubs; and beautiful parks. Spectacular countryside and coastal views are within easy reach and the city is only 42 miles from Scotland's capital city of Edinburgh.
Glasgow is Scotland's largest city and is the commercial capital of Scotland. It is the UK's largest retail centre after London.
Glasgow is one of Britain's largest, liveliest and most interesting cities, with a legacy of appealing Victorian architecture and several distinguished suburbs of terraced squares and crescents.
Further Information
For further information about Otago Global Student Exchange please email exchange@otago.ac.nz
