University Preparation Summer Course

Who is this course for?

Bristol International College (BIC) runs a two-week intensive University Preparation Course at the University of Bath in August for international students (15-17 years old) who want to experience life at one of the UK’s leading universities in a World Heritage City. The course is also aimed at those students who will be embarking on the University of London International Foundation Programme at BIC from early September and is considered as a Pre-sessional course for those IFP students.

Programme Requirements

Age range 15-17
B2 / IELTS 5.5 English level or higher

Programme Overview

2-week intensive academic course of study (social sciences)
40 contact hours
Core subjects: Maths, Economics (compulsory 10 hours per subject)
Elective Subjects: Law, Finance, International Relations, Politics, Information Technology, Criminology (choose 4 x 5 hours per subject)
Full-board campus accommodation in single study bedrooms
Mixed nationality classes of maximum 12 students
Specialist course materials
Bristol International College Certificate & Report Card
6 UK university visits: University of Bristol, Cardiff University, University of London, University of the West of England, Exeter University, University of Oxford
Guided campus tours
Q&A sessions with university Admissions Officers
“Discover Bath” visits (Open-top bus sightseeing, Roman Baths)
Sightseeing and walking tours of Bristol, Cardiff, London, Exeter, Oxford
Free time for exploring and shopping
Evening Social Programme

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Sample Timetable

Programme Outcomes

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Sample Timetable

Week 1	Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
Morning (09:00 12:30)		Core Subject 1 (09:00 – 10:00) Core Subject 2 (10:15 – 11:15) Elective 1 (11:30 – 12:30)	Core Subject 1 (09:00 – 10:00) Core Subject 2 (10:15 – 11:15) Elective 1 (11:30 – 12:30)	Core Subject 1 (09:00 – 10:00) Core Subject 2 (10:15 – 11:15) Elective 1 (11:30 – 12:30)	Core Subject 1 (09:00 – 10:00) Core Subject 2 (10:15 – 11:15) Elective 1 (11:30 – 12:30)	Core Subject 1 (09:00 – 10:00) Core Subject 2 (10:15 – 11:15) Elective 1 (11:30 – 12:30)	Full-day excursion to London for sightseeing.
Afternoon (13:30 - 18:30)	Arrivals	Elective 2 (13:30 – 14:30) Bath city sightseeing (Open Bus Tour)	Elective 2 (13:30 – 14:30) Elective 2 (14:45 – 15:45)	University of Bristol visit + Bristol sightseeing	Elective 2 (13:30 – 14:30) Elective 2 (14:45 – 15:45)	Cardiff University visit + Cardiff sightseeing	University of London visit
Evening (20:00 - 21:30)	Welcome Meeting & Campus Tour	Evening Activities	Evening Activities	Evening Activities	Evening Activities	Evening Activities	Late return

Week 2	Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
Morning (09:00 12:30)	Free Time	Core Subject 1 (09:00 – 10:00) Core Subject 2 (10:15 – 11:15) Elective 3 (11:30 – 12:30)	Core Subject 1 (09:00 – 10:00) Core Subject 2 (10:15 – 11:15) Elective 3 (11:30 – 12:30)	Core Subject 1 (09:00 – 10:00) Core Subject 2 (10:15 – 11:15) Elective 3 (11:30 – 12:30)	Core Subject 1 (09:00 – 10:00) Core Subject 2 (10:15 – 11:15) Elective 3 (11:30 – 12:30)	Core Subject 1 (09:00 – 10:00) Core Subject 2 (10:15 – 11:15) Elective 3 (11:30 – 12:30)	Full-day excursion to Oxford for sightseeing.
Afternoon (13:30 - 18:30)	Discover Bath (Traditional British Cream Tea)	Elective 4 (13:30 – 14:30) Bath city sightseeing (Roman Baths)	Elective 4 (13:30 – 14:30) Elective 4 (14:45 – 15:45) University of Bath Admissions Q&A	University of West of England visit + Bristol sightseeing	Elective 4 (13:30 – 14:30) Elective 4 (13:30 – 14:30)	Exeter University visit + Exeter sightseeing	Oxford University visit
Evening (20:00 - 21:30)	Evening Activities	Evening Activities	Evening Activities	Evening Activities	Evening Activities	Evening Activities	Late return

Programme Outcomes

The academic challenges combined with a full programme of six guided university visits, city sight-seeing and campus social activities offer an exciting summer experience to high-achieving 15 to 17-year-old students who want to:

Experience student life at a top five ranked UK university during the summer
Discover six other top UK universities (including Oxford and London)
Develop key skills which are needed to succeed in an academically competitive environment
Accelerate their journey to becoming Global Citizens through the study and research of multi-disciplinary themes
Connect and build friendships with a diverse range of students in an international environment
Have fun and explore everything Bath, Bristol, Oxford and London have to offer through a safe and fully supervised social programme

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