Short Term Study Abroad - Winter Course in Greece (January)

Short Term Study Abroad - Winter Course in Greece (January)

College Year in Athens (CYA), established in 1962 is a non-profit educational institution. The programs are delivered in English at the Athens-based International Center for Hellenic and Mediterranean Studies (DIKEMES) located next to the Kallimarmaro (Marble) Stadium and the National Gardens in the heart of the city. The institution emphasises learning beyond the classroom thus offering a hands-on learning experience in the rich environment of Greece.

Voula Field School helps you gain experience and credit towards your Archaeology degree by participating in a three-week field school in Athens. The excavation will occur on a site associated with Aixonides Halai (Voula), one of the ten demes of ancient Attica.

Country

Greece

Type of Program

Short-Term Study Abroad

Level of Study

Undergraduate
Postgraduate

Program Dates

6 – 25 January 2020.
Students must plan to arrive no later than on Friday, January 3 in time for the orientation session.

Language of Instruction

English
PlacesThis program is highly competitive. 15 available places will be distributed based on academic merit
Course Requirements 

Minimum 2 units in GRLA major and/or archaeology

MQ offer is provisional only. Students must then submit a separate application to CYA to receive a full offer.

Travel Grant

$500

WAM Requirement (Out of 100)

60

Fees

Approximately AUD$ 1,841 (US $1,250)

Cost include tuition, administrative fees, housing in CYA apartments, course materials and visits to related archaeological sites. Fees do not cover airfare, meals, or other personal expenses.

This is a fee-paying program, students need to pay their tuition fees to CYA before the start of their program and are not able to defer their tuition fees to their student loan (HECS debt).

Course Information

200‐level AHIS elective (for UG students)
AHPG811 Archaeological Practice (for PG students)

Please see pre-approved unit list here
(Course mapping subject to change, currently being reviewed for the 2020 curriculum)

CYA Website

CYA Study Abroad in Greece Website

Eligibility criteria

To be eligible for this program, you must meet the following:

  • Macquarie Abroad General Eligibility Criteria
  • Nomination from Macquarie University
  • English language proficiency for non-native speakers
  • Review the course information and restricted courses to check it is suitable for your degree progression at Macquarie University

How to Apply

Applicants must complete an online Application form. You'll need to include:

Your personal details, One University preference, It should take around 2 - 3 minutes to complete an application.

Important notes:

Application Fee and Payment Options: For all exchange programs (semester and short term), there is a compulsory application fee. For more information and payment options please refer to the Payment Website.

Insurance: It is a requirement of the exchange program that all students must purchase their own travel insurance to cover them for the duration of their entire journey overseas. More information will be given to students upon acceptance.

Program Costs: You remain enrolled at Macquarie University and continue to pay your tuition fees to Macquarie University. As an exchange student you pay no tuition fees to host university. However, you must also always be prepared for unexpected expenses, and should consider how you will be dealing with the expenses of your exchange before you leave your home country. Prior to departure, you will need to save sufficient funds to cover all of your expenses for the duration of your exchange. Some costs to consider include: airfares, students visa (if required), travel health insurance, accommodation, food, additional travel, entertainment, textbooks, incidental expense. If you wish to work while you are away, it is important to note that work rights for international students vary from country to country. For further information about your visa restrictions please contact the consulate or embassy of your host country.


*Disclaimer: Macquarie University does not ensure the quality or reputation of activities run externally, should students choose to undertake these activities they take on the full risk and responsibility. All students need to undertake their own risk assessment before departure, considering wisely their personal health and safety risks. Ultimately participation in these activities is at the students’ risk.

Partner logo
No logo uploaded

Summary
 It is the second biggest university of Greece in number of students (following the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki)

Area of study
Business

Eligibility
Has a GPA requirement

Tags
Macquarie, Undergraduate, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Short Term Exchange, Greece, Business,

Benefits
Travel Grant

Value
$500

Phone
No phone entered

Email
mi.exchange@mq.edu.au

Apply URL
https://students.mq.edu.au/experience/travel-while-studying/apply

Level of study
Undergraduate; Postgraduate

Back to the top of this page