Global Summer School 2024

What to expect

Our two week programme is delivered at both our Stoke-on-Trent and London campuses and includes workshops by academics focussing on  academic, employability and intercultural skills development.  We also have plenty of field trips and fun activities to help you make the most of your time visiting the United Kingdom.

You will be able to study alongside students from a range of different backgrounds and cultures and have a unique opportunity to form global friendships that may last a lifetime.

Accommodation

You’ll find a comfortable home from home in our campus accommodation, where you can make friends with other students and sample life here. This self-catering accommodation is located on the university campus. 

Whilst in London we will make use of hotel accommodation (2* or 3*) that is located close to public transport for travelling around the Capital and to our London Campus.  Hotel accommodation is offered on a twin sharing basis.

Meals

Breakfast is provided daily.  Other meals are included when they are shown on the itinerary, which will be published closer to the event.  On days when meals are not included you are free to make your own arrangements for lunch/dinner. Stoke-on-Trent is home to lots of great restaurants, and our university accommodation is equipped with full kitchen facilities, so you will be able to prepare your own food if you prefer.

Itinerary

Please note, the timetabled events are subject to change due to operational reasons, for example the availability of venue bookings.  A link to our electronic brochure is available here.

Monday 15 July

Morning

• Breakfast
• Programme registration and briefing

Afternoon

• Ice breaking session, an introduction to life on a UK campus and a campus tour

Evening

• Evening meal at the Catalyst Bistro on campus

Wednesday 17 July

Morning

• Breakfast
• English Language session 2 – To enhance your English language skills further

Afternoon

• Tourism in Staffordshire – An active session delivered by our Business School

Evening

• The Quarter at Pot bank – Traditional English tea in an authentic setting

Friday 19 July

Morning

• Breakfast
• Interactive sessions – Visit to our Forensic departments Crime Scene House - Our Crime Scene House is a fully functioning detached property with gardens where students can investigate and analyse a range of simulated crime scenes

Crime Scene House

Designed for students to process simulated crime scenes, the house includes a control room and props.

View virtual tour

Afternoon

• Interactive sessions – An afternoon of creative activities delivered by our Business School

Evening

• Traditional English evening meal

Monday 22 July

Morning

• Breakfast
• Visit our Staffordshire University London campus based in the Here East building at Queen Elizabeth Park

Afternoon

• Afternoon of your choice to spend at The Queen Elizabeth Park, shopping in Stratford or exploring the area

Evening

• Free evening

Tuesday 23 July

Morning

• Breakfast
• British Museum – Discover two million years worth of human history and culture. The museum is located in the Bloomsbury area of Central London

Afternoon

• British Museum

Evening

• Borough Market
• Houses of Parliament
• Big Ben 
• Westminster Abbey

Wednesday 24 July

Morning

• Breakfast
• Natural History Museum and River Cruise – Located in South Kensington - science, news and fantastic images. Travel through 4.6 billion years of our planets history

Afternoon

• Natural History Museum and River Cruise

Evening

• Covent Garden – A shopping and entertainment hub which is one of the most famous places to eat in drink and London

Thursday 25 July

Morning

• Breakfast
• Primrose Hill, Regents Park, and Camden – Iconic views of London can be seen from Primrose Hill with a chance to explore and visit upmarket deli’s, chic eateries and boutiques on this fun filled day trip

Afternoon

• Primrose Hill, Regents Park, and Camden

Evening

• Free evening to enjoy at your leisure

How to apply

Entry requirements

Our SU Global Connections International Undergraduate Summer School is open to students who are aged 18 or over and currently undertaking an undergraduate (Bachelors) degree at a University or Higher Education Institution outside the United Kingdom.

There are no formal academic or language requirements for the Summer School, however we recommend that applicants have an intermediate level of English (IELTS 4 or above).

Required documents

You will be asked to supply a copy of your passport and evidence of your current enrolment to an undergraduate programme of study at a university or higher education institution outside the United Kingdom.

Fees

Rates for booking prior to 1st March 2024

Individual bookings £2,445

Group rate £2,350 (groups booked by international HEI)

The price of accommodation is expected to  increase from January 2024 – book now to avoid this increase.

Please contact suglobalvisits@staffs.ac.uk for fee information.

Visas and Insurance

We expect most students joining our SU Global International Undergraduate Summer School will be able to study as a visitor (a standard visitor visa usually allows a short course of study lasting no longer than 6 months).  

However - you must check your own status and seek any advice independently. We cannot tell you which visa to apply for, so we recommend you visit the UK Government's website for further information on visas for entry to the United Kingdom.

Travel Insurance is essential and a mandatory requirement for joining our SU Global International Undergraduate Summer School. 

The insurance must cover:

• emergency medical assistance and medical costs
• protection in the event of cancellation or curtailment
• cover for the loss, theft of or damage to baggage
• loss of personal money.

Cancellation for any reason is always very much a last resort.  However, we do reserve the right to cancel our SU Global International Undergraduate Summer School for health or operational reasons.  If we need to cancel we will refund your fees. The University’s liability will not extend beyond this refund. We will not be liable for any associated costs of attending ISS you have been unable to recover e.g. travel costs. Please ensure you have appropriate travel insurance. 

When you make your booking with us we will reserve accommodation and organise visit bookings on your behalf.  Unfortunately, we are not able to refund deposit payments or other fees. Please ensure that you take out appropriate travel insurance as soon as you make your booking with us.