Summer package

If you are looking for a unique experience that will change your life, our summer programme aims to do just that. As an international student, you can take advantage of the exciting Summer Package, which enhances the academic element of your time at Middlesex by combining tuition with accommodation, mealplan and social programme.

London is a fantastic city, steeped in history, culture and has a thriving social scene – all the elements needed for a great study abroad experience.Our programme is designed to allow you to explore and enjoy London at the same time as earning academic credit. The 2012 summer Olympics will ensure that London will be a very exciting place next summer, with hundreds of events taking place to celebrate London’s Cultural Olympiad.

Our programme includes the following benefits:

Airport meeting service on 3 July
Welcome Reception
Three day orientation programme including excursions
Tuition for either 15 or 30 Middlesex credits
On-campus accommodation in single study bedrooms
Two meals per day (Monday to Friday)
A prepaid Oyster card with starter credit for use on London trains and buses
Twice weekly bus transfers to local supermarket
An exciting schedule of social and cultural events
Optional trips to West End Musicals such as The Phantom of the Opera
Optional trips to Paris and Brussels
Olymic themed events in the Social Programme
Dedicated staff on hand 24 hours a day for student support
Official Middlesex University transcript for credited courses

We are proud of the very high level of student satisfaction achieved and work hard to ensure your study abroad experience is exciting, fun and memorable. See what our students have to say.

We have a number of exciting options for you, depending on how long you want to study and the subject you want to study. Our three or five week programmes are designed to be flexible and give you the option of taking either one or two classes. Courses are worth either 15 or 30 Middlesex credits each and the following programme options are available:

Three Week Programme with 15 Middlesex credits
Three Week Programme with 30 Middlesex credits
Five Week Programme with 15 Middlesex credits
Five Week Programme with 30 Middlesex credits

For more information download a course brochure.

If you opt for the three week package you can take any of the courses listed that are timetabled to run between 5 to 24 July and are specially selected because they are not assessed by exam, leaving you free to depart before the exam period in August.

Airport Pickup Service

We understand how important it is to ensure your arrival on campus is as smooth as possible. Our free airport pick up service is offered from London Heathrow Airport between 7am and 4pm on 3 July providing a meet and greet by Summer School Staff and transfers from the airport to Trent Park campus throughout the day.

Orientation Programme

On arrival at Trent Park, you will move into your accommodation and complete your enrolment as a student at Middlesex University. A welcome reception with buffet and live music follows in the evening. A number of exciting events, including a panoramic tour of central London, a walking tour of Hampstead and a trip to historic Oxford follow over the next couple of days. These will allow you to meet your fellow students and familiarise yourself with London, the local area and the campus, before teaching starts.

Social and Cultural Programme

An exciting calendar of events runs throughout the programme, allowing you to explore London and other parts of the UK and experience British culture. A number of trips are offered each week which are included in the programme fee. We also hold fun campus social events, allowing you to socialise with other students.

In addition, London is hosting the 2012 summer Olympics from 27 July to 12 August. There will be a carnival atmosphere in the city with many activities and free events including street performers and musicians. The Olympic torch will travel all over London in the days before the opening ceremony. You will also have access to large public viewing areas in major parks where you can join crowds of people watching on large screens for a truly unforgettable experience.

Many of our students also use their stay in London as an opportunity to plan their own trips around the UK and other European countries, taking advantage of the geographical proximity of London to popular destinations. Our staff are on hand to provide advice about activities in London as well as travel within the UK and Europe.

Accommodation

This is included in the cost of the Summer Package. All of our rooms are for single occupancy, so you will not share your room with another student. For more information see our accommodation pages.

Meal plan

In order to make life easier for you, two meals a day, Monday to Friday are included. Weekends are self catering. There is a twice weekly free bus service which transports you to and from the local supermarket, enabling you to stock up on all your grocery requirements.

Travel card

A prepaid Oyster Card with starter credit is included, giving up to 50% discount on travel on the underground and buses throughout Greater London.

The Academic Programme

Classes are structured on either a lecture, seminar or workshop basis. You can choose any of the courses which run from 5 July to 3 August, to fit your interests and programmes of study. The programme is designed to allow you sufficient time to spend on independent study, which is a key feature of the UK higher education system. So, apart from the time you spend in classes, you should also spend an appropriate amount of time out of class preparing for your next class and working on assignments and studying for exams where necessary. The programme has some time built in for independent study once classes have ended.

Please note that courses pre-fixed with the code SUM are for general interest and do not carry university credit. They are not appropriate for academic programmes of study.

Transfer of Credit to Your Institution

It is often possible to transfer credits earned at Middlesex to a programme at another university within the UK and in many other countries. You should confirm with your home institution that you will be able to transfer credit and that your course choices are appropriate to your programmes of study before applying.

Assessment and transcripts

You will receive an official Middlesex University transcript for credited courses at the end of September. Exams take place on Monday 6 August. If your course includes an exam element, please ensure that you have not booked your return flight until you have taken your exam.

Key Dates

Airport Meeting Service	3 July
Orientation Programme	3 to 4 July
Teaching begins	5 July
Weekend orientation events	7 to 8 July
3 Week Summer Package Departure	25 July
Coursework Deadline	6 August
Teaching Ends	3 August
Exam Date	6 August
5 Week Summer Package Departure	7 August
Results Published	21 September

Programme Fees

Option	International Student Fee	EU Student Fee
5 week package + 15 credits	£2,810	£2,210
5 week package + 30 credits	£3,740	£2,540
3 week package + 15 credits	£2,350	£1,750
3 week package + 30 credits	£3,280	£2,080

How to Apply

Apply directly to us download and complete our application form

Or contact your Study Abroad Office to see if we have a partnership agreement with them.

Entry Requirements

If you are from a US institution of higher education (e.g. either a university or college) the GPA requirement is a cumulative GPA of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale.

Student Visas

You will not require a Tier 4 General Student Visa to attend the Summer Package as you can enter the UK as a Student Visitor. Please note that you will not be able to work while you are here or extend or change your visa status. Students of certain nationalities (including US students) are allowed to apply for a Student Visitor Visa upon arrival in the UK at the airport/port etc, instead of applying in advance at the British Embassy or designated Visa Application Centre.

More information can be found on the UKBA Website.

If you have any questions regarding the Summer Package, please contact the Programme Manager, Laviza Chughtai: L.chughtai@mdx.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0) 20 8411 4587