Academic Focus
This program offers students the opportunity to study in the heart of central London for a short, intensive period. Choose courses from a variety of liberal arts subjects including Creative Writing, Literature, International Relations, History and Art History. You will be studying at The University of Westminster's Regent Street Campus in London's "West End," a district known for its shopping and entertainment. This campus is also just minutes away from famous landmarks such as Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament. Whatever you choose to study, your academics will be complimented by your surroundings as you live and study as a true Londoner.
Summer students choose one course from the list of offered courses. Most courses offered are worth 15 University of Westminster credits equivalent to four credits within the US semester system. Therefore, students will typically earn 4 credits within the US system for the summer session. Remember, it is at the discretion of your academic advisor exactly how many credits will be awarded.
Schedule Summary
Electives offered at the University of Westminster during the summer program generally meet for three hours in the morning, Monday - Thursday, for a total of 12 hours per week. In addition to in-class work, you should expect to spend a significant amount of time on independent study and group work outside of class. Although the number of contact hours, in class assessments and homework assignments may be fewer than you are used to, it would be a mistake to think that this means less work is required. In preparation for your classes, you are expected to read extensively, participate fully in discussions and develop your own ideas and arguments.
Registration
You will be required to submit your course selection and alternate courses to the CEA headquarter office prior to departure for London. We strongly encourage you to take care in choosing your course as registration is considered final prior to your arrival. To ensure the registration process runs smoothly, it is in your best interest to have your chosen courses, including alternates, approved by your academic advisor prior to departure.
To learn more about course requirements for your particular session as well as information regarding your host institution, you may click on the appropriate links above.
