Academic Focus
This program offers students the opportunity to study media arts and design at one of the UK's leading universities for the media arts. Choose courses from subject areas such as television, radio, photography, journalism and fashion. You will be studying at the University of Westminster's state of the art Harrow Campus, located approximately 40 minutes outside central London, as well as taking part in experiential classes in central London. Whatever you choose to study, you will gain hands-on experience in the media arts through everyday contact with internationally recognized faculty and your chosen subject matter at work in real London life.
Summer students choose one course from the list of offered courses. Most courses offered are worth 15 University of Westminster credits and are equivalent to four credits within the US semester system. Therefore, students will typically earn 4 semester 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 will be expected to utilize London as an extension of your classroom as you search for interviews, subject matter and stories. 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.
