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Spend the summer with us!

The UWS EU Summer School is back for 2019. We’re inviting students from our international partners to live and study in Scotland for four weeks in July and August. The Summer School will be hosted at our Paisley Campus, on the edge of Glasgow.

  • Dates:  Monday 15th July (arrival weekend of 13th and 14th July)
  • Duration: 4 weeks
  • Campus: Paisley
  • Suitable for: Undergraduate students interested in gaining business skills
  • Credit bearing: 2 x 10 credit modules (10ECTS) via practical assessments and coursework
  • Cost: £1250
  • Included: Accommodation, Tuition, Excursions and Social Activities

APPLICATION DEADLINE: FRIDAY 26TH APRIL 2019

how to apply

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Course overview

The programme is a great opportunity to explore all that Scotland has to offer, allowing students to take home academic credit under the European Credit Transfer Scheme. Modules are delivered by expert lecturers in active learning suites, ensuring the best learning experience.

Students will take part in two modules which focus on enterprise, leadership and management which carry 10 ECTS credits alongside bespoke master classes that will cover; social media, career planning, personal branding and employability.

The timetable is structured to give you the freedom to explore Scotland and the UK. We’ll also provide opportunities for excursions to places like Loch Lomond and some fun social activities throughout.

Week 1

Monday

  • AM 9:30-12.30: Welcome and Induction
  • Lunch break
  • PM 1.30 -4.30: Welcome and Induction

Tuesday

  • AM 9:30-12.30: Business Acceleration
  • Lunch break
  • PM 1.30 -4.30: Leadership & Management Skills

Wednesday

  • AM 9:30-12.30: Master class/non-credit delivery
  • Lunch break
  • PM 1.30 -4.30: Master class/non-credit delivery

Thursday

  • AM 9:30-12.30: Business Acceleration
  • Lunch break
  • PM 1.30 -4.30: Leadership & Management Skills

Friday

  • AM 9:30-12.30: Social Trip
  • Lunch break
  • PM 1.30 -4.30: Social Trip

Week 2

Monday

  • AM 9:30-12.30: Non Study/Free Time
  • Lunch break
  • PM 1.30 -4.30: Non Study/Free Time

Tuesday

  • AM 9:30-12.30: Business Acceleration
  • Lunch break
  • PM 1.30 -4.30: Leadership & Management Skills

Wednesday

  • AM 9:30-12.30: Master class/non-credit delivery
  • Lunch break
  • PM 1.30 -4.30: Master class/non-credit delivery

Thursday

  • AM 9:30-12.30: Business Acceleration
  • Lunch break
  • PM 1.30 -4.30: Leadership & Management Skills

Friday

  • AM 9:30-12.30: Non Study/Free Time
  • Lunch break
  • PM 1.30 -4.30: Non Study/Free Time

Week 3

Monday

  • AM 9:30-12.30: Non Study/Free Time
  • Lunch break
  • PM 1.30 -4.30: Non Study/Free Time

Tuesday

  • AM 9:30-12.30: Business Acceleration
  • Lunch break
  • PM 1.30 -4.30: Leadership & Management Skills

Wednesday

  • AM 9:30-12.30: Master class/non-credit delivery
  • Lunch break
  • PM 1.30 -4.30: Master class/non-credit delivery

Thursday

  • AM 9:30-12.30: Business Acceleration
  • Lunch break
  • PM 1.30 -4.30: Leadership & Management Skills

Friday

  • AM 9:30-12.30: Non Study/Free Time
  • Lunch break
  • PM 1.30 -4.30: Non Study/Free Time

Week 4

Monday

  • AM 9:30-12.30: Non Study/Free Time
  • Lunch break
  • PM 1.30 -4.30: Non Study/Free Time

Tuesday

  • AM 9:30-12.30: Non Study/Free Time
  • Lunch break
  • PM 1.30 -4.30: Non Study/Free Time

Wednesday

  • AM 9:30-12.30: Business Acceleration
  • Lunch break
  • PM 1.30 -4.30: Master class/non-credit delivery

Thursday

  • AM 9:30-12.30: Leadership & Management Skills
  • Lunch break
  • PM 1.30 -4.30: Master class/non-credit delivery

Friday

  • AM 9:30-12.30: Awards Ceremony

How to apply

1. APPLY NOW

If you are looking to book your place for the EU Summer School, click on the ‘APPLY NOW’ link above.  This will take you to the online application page.  Please complete the following sections only:

  • Name
  • Address
  • Institution coming from
  • Current qualifications

On completing the online application, this will provide you with a Student Banner ID: B00xxxxxx. 

2. PAY Online

To secure your booking click on the ‘PAY ONLINE’ link above using your new Student Banner ID as your reference.

Last updated: 31/01/2019