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Birmingham International Summer School

The Birmingham International Summer School (BISS) gives you the chance to study at a top 100 University, while experiencing a global and modern city, right at the heart of the UK. 

About the program

Through a combined immersive cultural and study experience, you will connect and build lifelong friendships, while you meet and interact with people from around the world. The diverse range of academic programmes to choose from offer an outstanding learning experience through high-quality teaching, delivered in exceptional facilities on the University's stunning green campus. As you live and study in the diverse city of Birmingham, you will experience different cultures and fun activities through an extensive and engaging social programme.

Program dates

Classes begin: Monday July 18, 2022

Classes end: Friday August 5, 2022

Arrival date: Sunday July 17, 2022

Departure date: Saturday August 6, 2022

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible to participate in the Birmingham International Summer School you must meet the following criteria.

  • Be enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program at Concordia. 
  • Have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA (CGPA).
  • Completed at a minimum of 24 credits toward your current degree program by the time you leave for the program.

Additional Birmingham requirements

To be accepted onto one of the following BISS programmes, students must demonstrate relevant subject background as detailed below with a transcript in English:

Global Environmental Issues

Students must be studying environmental science, environmental engineering, public health, biosciences or other related topics at undergraduate level.

Program courses

Summer School students can apply to study on one of the following programmes for the three-week period. Please select the individual academic programme pages for information on course content and entry requirements. Students from the Faculty of Arts and Science and the Faculty of Fine Arts must complete and submit a Student Request form to their faculty. 

British Cultural Heritage :The programme seeks to introduce students to the study of heritage sites. You will explore premier examples of Britain’s heritage, examine the ways these sites are managed, how they attract tourists from around the world and discover the art, architecture, literature, design and popular culture that form the basis of Britain’s identity. The programme involves a mixture of field trips, self-guided study and expert led tours, underpinned by associated lectures that provide an academic context to help you get the most out of the visits.

Film and Media: Based in the Department of Film and Creative Writing, this programme will provide you with an introduction to studying and experiencing film and media culture in the United Kingdom. Seminars, lectures and workshops will combine with field trips and external activities to offer a comprehensive picture of the disciplines and their place in modern society. Professional academics and practitioners from the University of Birmingham will be on hand to provide expert guidance and support.

Global Environmental Issues: Based in the heart of England where the first industrial revolutions took place, this programme will look at current global environmental issues particularly focussing on air, water and soil pollution, and strategies for emissions reduction and/or remediation of polluted sites.  A unique interdisciplinary approach will be taken, covering the sources, flows and effects of key environmental pollutants, including laboratory and field-scale techniques and tools, and considering also the broader impacts of pollution on key ecosystems services and relevant environmental policy aspects.  The programme is ideal for students who would like to gain an understanding of how the molecular scale properties of pollutants affect their mobility, accumulation and remediation. 

Estimated costs & bursary

Host institution fees€2450 (approximately $4200 CDN) to be paid to University of Birmingham. 

Concordia tuition: 3 credits (5 ECTS). For an estimate of tuition fees, please use the tuition fee calculator.

Additional costs: Program fee quoted above does not include airfare and airport taxes; local transportation costs; travel insurance; visas; meals; personal expenses. 

Quebec Mobility Bursary: Concordia International offers a $1500CDN. Please note that the above-mentioned bursary cannot be combined with any other mobility scholarship, mobility bursary or mobility award. For more informaiton on the bursary, visit the Concordia International funding webpage.

Accommodations

Self-catered accommodation is provided as part of the BISS fee; students do not need to apply for this separately. All students will be provided with a single-occupancy room with ensuite facilities, with access to a shared living area and kitchen, fully equipped with equipment for cooking. 

How to apply

Application deadline

February 25, 2022

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