While at Glasgow, students on the program take a specifically-designed course on British policy and politics (PUBPOL 450AS) and three additional elective courses from the University of Glasgow's regular offerings.

Core Course

PUBPOL 450AS Glasgow Seminar in Public Policy
(CCI, R, SS). One Duke Credit.
Analysis of the British political system and important policy and constitutional challenges, including economic and social policy and devolution.

The PUBPOL 450AS course can be used to meet the PPS 400-level requirement. Please note that this course begins in mid-September, approximately three weeks before the normal semester in Glasgow begins.

Three Electives

Students choose three additional courses from the University of Glasgow's regular offerings. These courses do not need to be public policy-related; students have the option of taking any courses that are open to them in the university.

In order to earn transfer credit for the elective courses, students must earn the equivalent grade of a C- or above. For a list of approved courses taken by students at Glasgow in the past, see the GEO Approved Course Database. In addition to these courses, students may seek approval for other courses at Glasgow. More information about transfer credit can be found in the Academics section.

For additional assistance in selecting courses, students should contact Suzanne Pierce in PPS.

Housing

Housing is included in the program fee. Students are housed in University of Glasgow shared flats, which are arranged through the program.

All rooms have Internet access, laundry facilities on the premises, and a shared kitchen. Rooms are typically furnished with a bed, duvet, pillow and bed linens, desk, desk lamp, chairs, wardrobe, storage shelves, book shelf, and bulletin/white board.

Within each flat, there is a shared kitchen which is usually equipped with a stove, refrigerator, microwave, kettle, toaster, dining table and chairs, and shelves. Students need to provide their own dishes, cutlery, cooking utensils, and towels.

Meals

The program does not include a meal plan. Students are able to cook for themselves in their shared kitchens or may choose to dine out. This system is designed to offer students flexibility in choosing meal options that best fit their dietary needs and preferences.

Excursions on this program may include trips to the Isle of Skye, London Parliament, and other sites of political and historical interest in Scotland.

Attendance is required at all classes, excursions, and group events. Late arrival and/or early departure are not permitted.

Fall 2024 dates

• Students arrive in Glasgow: September 7
• Program Excursion: TBD
• Students move into housing: TBD
• International orientation: TBD
• Classes start: TBD
• Students depart Glasgow: Anytime after December 20

Flights

You will make your own travel arrangements to and from the program site. You are expected to arrive on the arrival date cited above, which usually means departing the U.S. one day prior. Once you have a flight itinerary, log in to MyGlobalEd to update your travel registry.

Housing Before/After

You will need to make your own housing arrangements if you will be arriving before the program start date or leaving later than the program end date.

Deadline: March 1. This program has a set application deadline. Applications must be received by the deadline to be considered. 

Priority: Priority will be given to applicants who submit their applications by the application deadline and meet the prerequisites.

Minimum GPA: The minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) required for this program is 3.0.

Non-Duke students: Non-Duke students are welcome to apply for this program. You must be a degree-seeking student in good standing at an accredited college or university. Consult your university’s registrar and/or study away advisor for assistance with transfer credit. Students who are not matriculated at a college or university are not eligible to participate in Duke’s study away programs.

All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, handicap, sexual orientation or preference, gender, or age.