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University Preparation Summer Course

Who is this course for?

Bristol International College (BIC) is running three 2-week intensive University Preparation Courses at the University of Bath in July and 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 third course is also aimed at those students who will be embarking on the University of London International Foundation Programme at BIC from late August 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
Sample Timetable
Week 1SundayMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturday
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 2SundayMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturday
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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