EU Summer School
Study for FREE at the University of the west of scotland this Summer!
University of the West of Scotland is offering students from its European partner institutions the opportunity to study at its Paisley Campus during the summer and experience a worthwhile learning,
social and cultural package.
The University’s Summer School for EU students comprises short courses (modules) that are studied on a full-time basis over a six-week period. Students can study 2 modules from a range of options in Business, Computing, Business English, Engineering & Science, Career Planning and History of Scotland with the study counting towards academic credit under the European Credit Transfer Scheme (ECTS).
Tuition
The price for the EU Summer School is £390. Tuition is offered free of charge, however all students must pay this package price which covers accommodation, administration and excursions. This special rate is offered based on block booking of accommodation in University residences and preferential rates for excursions. The University regrets that it cannot offer partial refunds for late arrival or early departure.
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DURATION/TIMETABLE
The summer modules run from 13 July to 21 August 2009, inclusive (view modules). Classes run during the day, between 9.30am and 4.30pm, Monday to Friday. There will be a total of 12 hours class contact time per week. Module registration and enrolment will take place on Monday 13 July 2009. Payment in full will be required at enrolment. Module assessment will be a combination of exams and coursework. Details of final module timetabling will be available on this site shortly.
WHO CAN APPLY?
All EU students studying at a European institution. Students will be expected to have a good command of written and spoken English.
HOW TO APPLY
Apply using the University’s EU Summer School application form, which can be downloaded at www.uws.ac.uk/euss or can be obtained from your International Study Adviser.
Please complete the form and return it by 22 May 2009 to:
Karen Laidlaw,
Centre for Lifelong Learning,
University of the West of Scotland,
Paisley Campus,
Paisley, Scotland,
PA1 2BE.
SOCIAL EVENTS
As part of the Summer School for EU students, social outings and trips are planned to give students a taste of life in Scotland and the chance to see some of the country’s outstanding scenery. Trips to the cities of Edinburgh and Stirling are currently proposed, as is an ‘End of Summer School Ceilidh’.
ACCOMMODATION
Summer School students will stay in one of the University’s
self-catering halls of residence, either Underwood Residence,
located near the campus, or Thornly Park Student Village,
2 miles from the main University campus and next to the
University Sports Centre. Regular bus services run from
Thornly Park to the main campus. The residences comprise
flats with 3-6 individual student bedrooms, with shared
dining, kitchen, bathroom/shower room and toilet facilities.
There is a laundry in the residences and on the main
campus. Students on the Summer School will have free
membership of the University Sports Centre. There is a
small charge for use of the facilities.
For further details on University accommodation, please
e-mail: accommodation@uws.ac.uk or visit our accommodation information
The fee for the 6 weeks’ accommodation is £390, which includes an administration fee and excursion charges. Please note that the 6 weeks’ tuition is free.
ARRIVAL
Students should arrive in Paisley on Saturday 11 July (for courses starting 13 July) to settle into accommodation prior to the start of the course. If you wish to arrive earlier than this e.g. from Wednesday 8 July onwards, a charge per night of approximately £10 will be applied. Accommodation must be vacated by Saturday 22 August.
FURTHER INFORMATION
For further information please contact Lesley Follan by e-mail at lesley.follan@uws.ac.uk or telephone 00 44 141 848 3459
Please note:
• Students must be EU Citizens.
• A Certificate of Attendance will be issued at the end
of the Summer School.
• Module choices subject to timetabling and demand.
For further information
For further information please contact Lesley Follan by email at: lesley.follan@uws.ac.uk or telephone 00 44 141 848 3459.
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For further information please contact:
Lesley Follan by email at: lesley.follan@uws.ac.uk or telephone 00 44 141 848 3459.