University Preparation Summer Course
Experience life at one of the UK’s leading universities Discover moreLive and Study at the University of Bath
Bristol International College (BIC) runs a 2-week intensive University Preparation Course at the University of Bath in August for international High School students (15-17 yrs) who want to experience life at one of the UK’s leading universities in a World Heritage City.
The academic challenges combined with a full programme of 6 guided university visits, city sight-seeing and campus social activities offer an exciting summer experience to high-achieving 15 to 17-year old international students.
Programme Requirements
- Age range 15-17
- B2 / IELTS 5.5 English level or higher
Programme Overview
- 2-week intensive academic course of study (social sciences)
- 40 contact hours
- Core subjects: Maths, Economics (compulsory 10 hours per subject)
- Elective Subjects: Law, Finance, International Relations, Politics, Information Technology, Criminology (choose 4 x 5 hours per subject)
- Full-board campus accommodation in single study bedrooms
- Mixed nationality classes of maximum 12 students
- Specialist course materials
- Bristol International College Certificate & Report Card
- 6 UK university visits: University of Bristol, Cardiff University, University of London, University of the West of England, Exeter University, University of Oxford
- Guided campus tours
- Q&A sessions with university Admissions Officers
- “Discover Bath” visits (Open-top bus sightseeing, Roman Baths)
- Sightseeing and walking tours of Bristol, Cardiff, London, Exeter, Oxford
- Free time for exploring and shopping
- Evening Social Programme
Course Dates & Fees 2020
University Preparation Summer Course
2-week course: 9 August – 23 August
Course Fees: £2995
Course Fees include:
- Student travel and medical insurance
- Return airport transfer from LHR or BRS airports on course dates
- Full-board residential accommodation in single ensuite study bedrooms
- University Preparation Summer Course (40 contact hours)
- 6 university visits: University of Bristol, Cardiff University, University of London, University of the West of England, Exeter University, University of Oxford
- Sightseeing and walking tours of Bristol, Cardiff, London, Exeter, Oxford
- “Discover Bath” visits (Open-top bus sightseeing, Roman Baths)
- Evening Social Programme
- 24-hour supervision and welfare
Why choose the University Preparation Summer Course?
- Experience student life at a top 5 ranked UK university during the summer
- Discover 6 other top UK universities (including Oxford and London)
- Develop key skills which are needed to succeed in an academically competitive environment
- Accelerate your journey to becoming a Global Citizen through the study and research of multi-disciplinary themes
- Connect and build friendships with a diverse range of students in an international environment
- Have fun and explore everything Bath, Bristol, Oxford and London have to offer through a safe and fully supervised social programme
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