How to choose courses at the University of Greenwich. Erasmus and Study Abroad Guide. Your Top 10 Questions Answered

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1 How to choose courses at the University of Greenwich Erasmus and Study Abroad Guide Your Top 10 Questions Answered

2 1. Where do I start? All Schools at Greenwich offer classes for study abroad and Erasmus students The course catalogues are listed on the School pages If you are accepted into a School under Erasmus please take classes in that School only For Study Abroad (not Erasmus or other exchanges) you may combine classes in Schools at the same campus

3 2. How many courses (classes)? Students who come to Greenwich for one semester only (for example, from September December or January June) study 4 courses in term 1 or 4 courses in terms 2 and 3 Students coming to Greenwich for a full academic year could study 8 courses of 15 credits, 4 courses of 30 credits, or a combination of both 15 and 30 credit courses You cannot take more courses Make sure your home university approves of your choices so you can transfer credits Your workload and the amount of courses you take is the same as University of Greenwich students

4 3. How many credits? For students who will be coming to Greenwich for a semester, the normal course load is 60 UoG credits (equivalent to 30 ECTS credits). Usually, this equates to 4 courses of 15 UoG credits each. For students who will be coming to Greenwich for a full academic year, the normal course load is 120 UoG credits (equivalent to 60 ECTS credits). This could be made up of 8 courses of 15 credits, 4 courses of 30 credits, or a combination of both 15 and 30 credit courses. You must ensure you maintain a balanced load throughout the year which totals 120 Greenwich credits.

5 4. What Level should I choose? We talk about levels 4, 5 and 6 at Greenwich A UK degree is typically 3 years and our Bachelors degrees are 3 years in duration Level 4 = first year Level 5 = second year Level 6 = third (final) year Only take Level 6 if you already have a solid background in the subject

6 5. Where can I get advice? Each School has an Erasmus/Global Mobility Coordinator who can advise you on courses (classes), or refer you to the appropriate lecturers if necessary For list of Erasmus/Global Mobility Coordinators please click here. Also, check with advisers at your home university Contact students who have previously studied at Greenwich for further information

7 6. Can I change classes? Yes, you can change classes within the first week of teaching Please only change if necessary If a course is too difficult/ easy or covers what you have done before it is best to make a change

8 7. Where are my classes? Classes at the University of Greenwich take pace over 3 campuses: Greenwich Maritime this includes the Schools of Business, Computing and Mathematical Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences, and Law Avery Hill this includes the Schools of Architecture, Design & Construction, Education, and Health and Social Care (includes Psychology) Medway this includes the Schools of Engineering and Science

9 8. How many classes will I have each week? - Typically students have 4 courses per term, and these normally involve one hour lecture each week and one hour tutorial or seminar, however some subjects will require more class-time - For certain subjects there may also be labs - While you may think you have a lot of free time at Greenwich we expect a lot of independent study too reading, researching, writing, working in groups etc.

10 9. Where can I see my timetable? You can access your timetable on the student portal If any information is missing or needs to be changed please contact your School Erasmus/Global Mobility Coordinator

11 10. How do I ensure I get credit at my home university? When choosing courses, seek approval from your home university in advance. If you subsequently make changes, ensure they are approved by your home institution before confirming your registration at Greenwich The University of Greenwich cannot guarantee that your home institution will give you credits for courses taken at Greenwich. We will however provide a transcript listing the classes taken and grades achieved at Greenwich, with a suggested grade conversion/translation scale

12 We hope this presentation helps you choose courses, and understand how things work at the University of Greenwich!

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