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Scottish Studies Summer Programme

Saturday 29th June - Saturday 27th July 2013

The Scottish Studies Summer Programme is a unique opportunity to sample student life at the University of St Andrews (founded 1413). Come and learn about Scottish History, Literature, Archaeology, Art and Music, under the direction of full professors, in a university environment with exciting excursions to places like Edinburgh, Stirling and Loch Ness.

For more information please download our brochure: International Summer Programmes 2013 (PDF, 2,847 KB) 

There's also plenty of free time to enjoy all kinds of sports and recreation. Why not spend part of your summer in one of the most beautiful and historic places in the world and be immersed in the culture of Scotland whilst gaining valuable pre-college experience and high school credit?

• Type of programme: Pre-college academic and cultural enrichment
• Participants: Coeducational - international students about to enter 11th, 12th grade or college
• Maximum enrolment: 60
• Programme dates: Saturday 29th June to Saturday 27th July 2013

Location

St Andrews is a small town of around 18,000 people situated on its own bay beside the North Sea on the east coast of Scotland about 50 miles north of Edinburgh, Scotland's capital city. Beautiful old stone buildings, quaint narrow lanes and broad, tree-lined streets contribute to the unique, safe and tranquil atmosphere of St Andrews.

The University, Scotland's oldest and the third oldest in Britain, was founded in 1413 and has a deserved world-wide reputation for teaching and research which makes it one of the "Ivy League" universities in Britain.

Background and philosophy

Founded twelve years ago, this is the only pre-college programme which is officially run by a British university.

The St Andrews Programme is designed to give students a real college-level academic experience focusing on the theme of Scottish Studies.

The curriculum will provide a fascinating insight into many aspects of Scottish culture, history and politics. Lectures will be given by full-time faculty of the University (mainly from the Schools of Art History, History and English). There will also be an emphasis on the traditional British approach of seminars and tutorials, which will be led by graduate students. This approach fosters close relationships between staff and students and an intellectually stimulating environment within which to develop students' academic skills. In addition there will be a number of distinguished external speakers. Students have access to the superb University Library with almost a million items - some dating back to before the advent of the printing press!

The academic programme is enriched by extensive field trips to important historical sites and cultural enrichment is provided for by visits to art galleries, concerts and plays.

The majority of students attend the Programme in order to broaden their academic skill base and to experience college-level teaching and learning in the distinctive Scottish system. The Programme has also been given accreditation under the SCOTCAT system which is readily convertible into high school credits.

Application timetable

Applications should be submitted, together with an application fee of £15, before May 1st 2013. The programme operates a rolling admissions policy so that early application is strongly advised.  The application fee can be paid via the University online shop.

WE ARE CURRENTLY EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH OUR APPLICATION FORM.  PLEASE SEND US THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION BY EMAIL TO ijm4@st-andrews.ac.uk INSTEAD OF USING THE ONLINE FORM:

Name

Date of birth

Nationality

Gender

Home address

Email address

Telephone number

(Mailing address if different)

Parent's email address

Next of kin (with address and telephone number if different from your own)

Name and email address for teacher from whom you will be requesting recommendation

Who will be paying the fees?

Any disabilities or medical conditions

Name and address of current school

Current GPA

Expected graduation date

Personal statement: Please give a short account of your reasons for wishing to attend the Summer Programme in about 300 words

Course Content

• History and Politics
• Art History
• Literary Studies
• Music and Film
• Daily Schedule
• Excursions and additional activities

Further information

• Facilities
• Staff
• Medical care
• Religious life
• Costs
• Transportation

How to apply

• Application process
• Registration fee
• Registration deadline

Further information

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