Choosing a course
Courses offered at Summer School are taken from across the university’s curriculum and in some cases have been specifically designed to fit the summer timetable. We offer a range of courses that carry academic credit or can be taken for general interest only. We have close to 60 courses on offer with choices in a number of subject areas. The length of courses varies from one week up to five weeks and levels range from introductory to third year undergraduate degree level. For some courses, prior subject knowledge or experience may be required.
Choosing a Course
Finding the right course for you is simple. Our courses are arranged by subject area and each listing provides further information as well as a downloadable course information sheet.
In addition to the title, each course is given a code of three letters and four numbers, for example HRM2013 or PSY3755. The letters refer to the subject area within which the course is associated, for example HRM refers to Human Resource Management. The first figure of the code number relates to the level of the course, level 1 equates to FHEQ level 4, level 2 equates to FHEQ level 5 and level 3 equates to FHEQ level 6. The level of previous knowledge required for each course is indicated under each course listing, either as part of the text or under the heading of 'prerequisites'. Courses prefixed with SUM do not carry any academic credit.
Current Middlesex students often need to have successfully completed specific modules as prerequisites. Specific information for Middlesex students can be found here.
All courses (except Spanish and French options) are taught in English and require TOEFL 550 (IELTS 6.0) or the equivalent if English is a second language.
Credit bearing courses (modules)
Our credit bearing courses are worth either 15 or 30 credit points based on the standard Middlesex 120-credit academic year and offer the opportunity to earn credits towards university qualifications at Middlesex, as well as many other colleges and universities in the UK and elsewhere.
All accredited courses meet the high quality standards necessary for university approval, and have also been approved by external quality organisations (the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education, Ofsted or professional bodies).
Due to the intensive nature of Summer School teaching, students are not permitted to take more than 30 credits during the summer.
Assessment
Assessment requirements may vary from course to course but are usually based on a combination of coursework and examination, although some are either 100 per cent examination or coursework. Please see individual course descriptions for more information.
If you wish to study purely out of interest, accumulating no credit, you are welcome to attend most modules without taking any assessment. However, where assessment is based on group work all students are required to contribute in the interest of others within the group.
External students will receive an official transcript upon successfully passing a credit bearing course. A Certificate of attendance will be awarded to those who take classes for interest only.
Credit transfer to other universities
It is often possible to transfer credits earned at Middlesex to a programme at another university within the UK and in many other countries. The European Credit Transfer System has been developed to simplify credit transfer between universities throughout the EU. Using this system, 15/30 Middlesex credits equates to 7.5/15 ECTS credits.
For students from the USA, 15/30 Middlesex credit points are approximately equivalent to 4/8 North American credit points.
Please note that the acceptance of credits is at the discretion of individual institutions. You should check with your home institution that the credit is transferable and that the course is appropriate for your study programme before applying.
Summer School as a pathway to higher education
Some Summer School courses are designed as pathways onto courses at Middlesex University. For instance the Introductory Psychology course, successful completion of which will enable non-graduates access to the BSc Psychology degree course. Another example is SUM0043 Music Access,SUM0046 Music Management and SUM0071 Popular Music which are designed as access courses for students lacking a sufficient music background but wishing to take a higher education qualification in the field.
The Advanced Diploma in Personal and Professional Development offers the opportunity to earn an award through Summer School and provides a bridge to Masters level study for students who do not possess the required formal entry requirements.
Summer School can provide an opportunity to sample a subject or try out life as a university student before committing to a degree programme.
If you are thinking of using Summer School credits towards a degree at Middlesex, please contact Middlesex University Admissions to discuss the possibilities (+44 (0)20 8411 5555).
