University Preparation Summer Course

Who is this course for?

Bristol International College (BIC) is running a series of 2-week intensive University Preparation Courses at the University of Bath (ranked #9 in UK by THE 2021) in July and August for international students (14-17 years old) who want to experience life at one of the UK’s leading universities in a World Heritage City. This course offers ambitious high school students the unique opportunity to live and study on a top 10 ranked UK university campus in one of the world’s most beautiful cities. Students will also visit a selection of other leading UK universities in order to compare locations, facilities, faculties and entry requirements; this will help to inform those who are considering applying for university in the UK after finishing their secondary education.

Programme Requirements

Age range 14-17
B1 / IELTS 5.0 English level or higher

Programme Overview

2-week intensive academic course of study (social sciences)
40 contact hours
Core subject: EAP (English for Academic Purposes; compulsory 10 hours)
Elective Subjects: Maths, Economics, Business Studies, International Relations, Politics, IELTS Preparation (choose 4 x 7.5 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

Sample Timetable

Week 1	Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
Morning (09:00 12:45)		EAP (09:00 – 10:00) Elective 1 (10:15 – 11:45) Elective 2 (12:00 – 12:45)	EAP (09:00 – 10:00) Elective 1 (10:15 – 11:45) Elective 2 (12:00 – 12:45)	EAP (09:00 – 10:00) Elective 1 (10:15 – 11:45) Elective 2 (12:00 – 12:45)	EAP (09:00 – 10:00) Elective 1 (10:15 – 11:45) Elective 2 (12:00 – 12:45)	EAP (09:00 – 10:00) Elective 1 (10:15 – 11:45) Elective 2 (12:00 – 12:45)	Full-day excursion to London for sightseeing.
Afternoon (13:45 - 18:30)	Arrivals	Elective 2 (13:45 – 14:30) Bath city sightseeing (Open Bus Tour)	Elective 2 (13:45 – 14:30) Elective 2 (14:45 – 15:30)	University of Bristol visit + Bristol sightseeing	Elective 2 (13:45 – 14:30) Elective 2 (14:45 – 15:30)	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 12:45)	Free Time	EAP (09:00 – 10:00) Elective 3 (10:15 – 11:45) Elective 4 (12:00 – 12:45)	EAP (09:00 – 10:00) Elective 3 (10:15 – 11:45) Elective 4 (12:00 – 12:45)	EAP (09:00 – 10:00) Elective 3 (10:15 – 11:45) Elective 4 (12:00 – 12:45)	EAP (09:00 – 10:00) Elective 3 (10:15 – 11:45) Elective 4 (12:00 – 12:45)	EAP (09:00 – 10:00) Elective 3 (10:15 – 11:45) Elective 4 (12:00 – 12:45)	Full-day excursion to Oxford for sightseeing.
Afternoon (13:45 - 18:30)	Discover Bath (Traditional British Cream Tea)	Elective 4 (13:45 – 14:30) Bath city sightseeing (Roman Baths)	Elective 4 (13:45 – 14:30) Elective 4 (14:45 – 15:30) University of Bath Admissions Q&A	University of West of England visit + Bristol sightseeing	Elective 4 (13:45 – 14:30) Elective 4 (14:45 – 15:30)	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 14 to 17-year-old students who want to:

Experience student life at a top 10 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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