Overview
Kingston University's Summer School is an exciting opportunity to take classes and explore British culture in four weeks. Numerous classes are available and all have a particular focus on England, London, or Britain, allowing you to study the local culture in class as well as experience all that it has to offer outside the classroom. Two optional weekend excursions (additional fee) allow students to journey beyond England to another European country or region.
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Classes
Students enroll in two classes. Classes are open to all current university students and are specifically designed for the Summer School study experience. They aim to minimize the amount of time spent in a class room and maximize the amount of experiential learning in and around the London area.
The following class offerings are projected for Summer 2010. Click here to view course descriptions:
- British Art and Architecture
- British Culture and Society
- Creative Writing in London
- Exploring Cultural London
- Introduction to International Business
- Live Theatre
- London and its Literature
- London: International Finance Centre
- Multicultural London
- Museums and Galleries
- Provision of Healthcare: the British Model
- Shakespeare: Reading and Performance
- Tudor and Stuart London
Kingston University reserves the right to cancel a class due to insufficient student enrollments.
Note: Classes fill on a first come-first served basis, so early application is strongly encouraged.
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Social activities and optional trips
Upon arrival, Kingston hosts an Orientation and Welcome Reception, which provide the perfect platform for meeting fellow students and the Summer School staff.
British Culture and Society includes a field trip as part of the curriculum. Students not enrolling in this class still have the opportunity to participate in field trips, depending on space availability and on a fee per trip basis.
Additionally, there will be two, optional four-day weekend excursions (additional fee) organized by the University. These excursions allow students to travel to mainland Europe, Ireland, or elsewhere in the UK through an organized group itinerary.
The other two weekends provide free time for exploring London and the area closer to Kingston.
Sample organized excursions:
- Scotland: This heritage tour of Scotland will take students from the lowlands of Edinburgh to the Highlands and Loch Ness.
- Warwick Castle and Stratford: This day excursion takes in Stratford-upon-Avon, Shakespeare’s birthplace, and the medieval Warwick Castle.
- Paris: This weekend tour takes students to one of the most romantic cities in the world. The Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre and the Eiffel Tower are just some of the sights to enjoy.
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Accommodation
Summer School students are housed alongside other summer school participants in one of Kingston University’s Halls of Residence, central to Kingston town and the Penrhyn Road campus where classes are held.
Students will have a single study bedroom, in a flat/apartment for between three and eight students sharing a kitchen, showers and toilets. Each room has a washbasin. Bed linen and towels are provided. All rooms have internet connections so students can bring their laptops.
There is no meal plan option, but students have the use of a shared kitchen. Pots, pans, crockery and cutlery are all provided. Learning the British way of shopping and cooking are all part of the cultural benefits of studying at Kingston University for a summer session.
There are supermarkets in Surbiton and Kingston and a daily fruit and vegetable market in Kingston. There are also countless places to eat out.
There are laundry facilities on site.
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Computer and internet access
Students will be able to use the University’s Library and the computing facilities. There will be free Internet access on campus and in the hall rooms. Wireless internet access is also available in the library.
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Orientation Program
The Orientation program will be the first formal session that you attend. The Orientation session will enable you to meet all your fellow students and the staff that are responsible for the Summer School.
There is a full day program which contains the following activities:
- enrollment as a Kingston University student
- information session on the summer program in general
- information on computing and library facilities
- tour of campus and library facilities
- walking tour of Kingston town center
- information on local area
- information on traveling to London and further afield
- a group excursion to London to familiarize you with the public transport system so that you may make the most of your one month travel card during your stay.
At the end of the walking tour of campus and Kingston town there will be a Welcome Reception providing a light lunch and the chance to meet members of teaching staff involved in the program.
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What's Included
The price includes:
- group transportation to your accommodation from Heathrow or Gatwick airports on designated dates
- group transportation to Heathrow or Gatwick airports on designated dates
- tuition fees, field trips and entrance fees for class visits
- 31 nights' accommodation in single occupancy bedrooms with washbasin, shared showers/toilets and shared kitchen
- lunch on the day of arrival
- library and computing facilities – including email/internet access
- a travel card for one calendar month – giving unlimited travel on the underground, buses and trains throughout Greater London (London zones one–six)
- welcome reception and farewell dinner
- orientation program – including a walking tour of Kingston town and the University
- enrollment at Kingston University and certificate of credits earned on completion of program
- 25% discount on all Lonely Planet country guidebooks purchased from www.lonelyplanet.com (discount code provided upon acceptance to a EuroLearn program)
The price does not include:
- round trip airfare and/or other travel costs for getting to the UK
- local travel
- food and beverages (unless specified)
- accommodation for friends and family of students
- costs of additional travel at weekends
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Course Catalog
Click here to view available courses and course description for Kingston University's Summer School.
If you have any questions about course availability, please contact studyabroad@eurolearn.org
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Fees
| Program Fees | $4,750 |
| Housing |
| With Meals | Not Applicable |
| Without Meals | Included in Program Fees |
| Housing Deposit |
| With Meals | Not Applicable |
| Without Meals | Included in Program Fees |
Fee Includes
All fees are quoted in US Dollars unless otherwise specifically stated. Program fees include tuition for 6 semester credits, accommodations, health insurance, arrival airport pickup on designated dates, one month travelcard for unlimited public transport travel in London, academic field trips, and official transcript. Airfare, visa fee (if required), meals and books are an additional cost.
Fee Semester
The above fees are for the Summer 2011 term. Fees are subject to change.