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Click here for a definition of this term Program Type: Study Abroad Click here for a definition of this term Minimum GPA: 3.0
Click here for a definition of this term Number of Credits: 12+ Click here for a definition of this term Credit Type: Transfer Credit
Class Eligibility: 2. Sophomore, 3. Junior, 4. Senior Click here for a definition of this term Field of Study: ANTHROPOLOGY, BIOLOGY, BUSINESS, BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, COMMUNICATION STUDIES, CREATIVE WRITING, ECONOMICS, ENGLISH, GENDER AND WOMEN'S STUDIES, HISTORY, LITERATURE, MARKETING, MATHEMATICS, MUSIC, PHILOSOPHY, PHYSICS, POLITICAL SCIENCE, PSYCHOLOGY, RELIGIOUS STUDIES, THEATRE, WRITING
Click here for a definition of this term Program Category: WKU Partner Program Click here for a definition of this term Colonnade Credit: Yes
Program Description:
 

in England
Harlaxton College

 


OPEN TO ALL WKU STUDENTS WITH AT LEAST A 3.0 GPA!
 

WKU in England: Harlaxton (Semester Program)

Harlaxton College is located in Grantham, England, a small town about an hour north of London.The University of Evansville owns the 19th century manor, and WKU has a contract that allows students to study abroad there every semester. Most students choose to study at Harlaxton for a single semester, normally in their sophomore or junior year. Harlaxton's broad based curriculum allows students from most majors to choose a semester at Harlaxton which complements their field of study and, very often, helps fulfill several General Education requirements. Studying for a full 16 week semester allows students to take full advantage of all the travel, cultural immersion and personal growth opportunities that an extended study abroad experience can offer.
 

Courses

All Harlaxton semester sPlaying piano at Harlaxtontudents are required to take a 6 credit hour British Studies course and can choose 2-3 additional courses for a total of 12-15 credit hours. Different courses are offered each semester based on the faculty who are teaching at the manor. For course listings for upcoming semesters, click here. Also, visit the WKU articulation sheet for credit transfer information and select 'U of Evansville'. 

 

Accommodations

While at Harlaxton students reside in either Harlaxton Manor or the Carriage House next to the manor. Students typically share a bedroom and bathroom. Laundry services are also available. Three meals are served daily in the Refectory.

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Excursions

Harlaxton courses are held four days a week, leaving a three day weekend open for travel. The Honors British Studies Course includes five group excursions. Additional excursions are available for students to sign up for after program acceptance. Click here for additional information.
 

Harlaxton College Summer School

Term Dates: May-June

A variety of courses are offered every summer at Harlaxton College and the courses vary each year. Harlaxton offers summer students a variety of excursions to places around the UK such as Cambridge, Edinburgh and London. To learn more about Harlaxton Summer School, visit the official Harlaxton College website.

Student in front of Harlaxton

For additional questions regarding Harlaxton, please contact the
Office of Study Abroad and Global Learning.




This program is currently not accepting applications.