Summer in the British Isles

Description: Are you a fan of Shakespeare, Arthurian legend or Harry Potter? Join this 6 - week program to the British Isles and experience a summer full of fantastic literature and equally great excursions. Students spend the first 3 weeks living amongst British students at Edge Hill University in the market town of Ormskirk. Enjoy daily excursions in Northern England as well as 5 full days to London. Next, journey to Scotland for a week at some of Scotland's most notorious locations. Explore the Scottish highlands including Inverness, Stirling castle, Edinburgh or cruise Loch Ness to see if you can spy Nessie for yourself. The final week will be spent in Ireland beginning with a tour of the capital city, Dublin. Additional excursions and lecture sites include Trinity College, Sligo, the Yeats Memorial Building, Galway and the Aran Islands.

Highlights:
- Study in 3 different countries
- Earn up to 18 credits
- Spend 5 days in London
- Transfers included between sites
- Stay in hotels, dorms and homestays
- Extensive student support services

* Coursework/Classes
England: Students choose 2 courses in English, History, Film and/or International Studies for a total of 6 credits
Scotland: Students will receive 3 credits in English or International Studies
Ireland: Students will receive 3 credits in English or International Studies

* Housing
During the first 3 weeks accommodation is provided in on-campus residence halls with British students and other international students. The additional 3 weeks of the program, students will have accommodation arranged in hotels in London as well as various cities in Scotland and Ireland.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Minimum Education: High School

Cost in US$: USD 6,775

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to - Multi-Country Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups

Scholarships are Available. Visit our website and click on our Financial Aid section to learn more about Scholarships!

Application Process Involves:

• Transcript
• Written Application

International Education Programs's Mission Statement: International Education Programs (IEP) at Jacksonville University promotes global experiences by engaging students and faculty in study, internship and volunteer programs that will expose them to other countries, cultures, languages and people. International Education Programs (IEP) promotes cultural immersion through challenging study programs, relevant internship placements, and life-changing service learning opportunities in 19 different countries around the world. Our number one priority is to consistently offer the support services and resources that enable participants to immerse in the local culture, contribute to the local community, and learn more about themselves and the world through their travel experiences. IEP programs cater to individual needs based on desired length of stay, language competency, location, and academic discipline.

Year Founded: 2000