Queen Mary, University of London Summer

Choose from engaging summer classes in culture, liberal arts, business, politics, law, science, and technology to help you build a foundation of expertise. Learn through a varied mix of lectures, seminars, and academic activities and field trips. Study by yourself, as well as take part in group work and discussions with academic staff and fellow students. All of classes are taught Monday–Thursday, with Fridays free.

You may only enroll in the classes that are posted in the Queen Mary summer catalog and for which you have met any prerequisites. Queen Mary offers two summer sessions. Enroll in one session or both. Select one class per session. All classes are worth 4 U.S. semester credit hours.

Previously offered summer classes have included:

• British Horror and Fantasy Cinema from Dracula to Harry Potter
• Business and Society: The Changing World of Work
• Chemistry for Today and Tomorrow: From Bench to Market
• Chinese Language and Culture (Level 1)
• Chinese Language and Culture (Level 2)
• Creative Writing Now
• Data Analytics with SAS Base Certification
• Environment and Health
• Global Shakespeare
• International Business
• Introduction to International Law
• Issues and Debates in International Relations
• London Theatre and Performance
• Managing Diversity in Business: Creating and Leading Inclusive Organisations
• Practical Machine Learning
• Surgical Skills and Science

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Australia Outbound Program
Students enrolled at select Australia universities are invited to participate in Session 1 of this program. The program is open to students of all year levels and all fields. Students will earn 45+ contact hours credit; the equivalent of one subject.

Please see the Australia Outbound term below in the Dates and Fees section for program fees and expected expenses in Australian dollars. For more information on the Australia Outbound program, please reach out to us at australiaoutbound@ifsa-butler.org.

Lab & Field Trip Fees
Please review syllabi and course materials when registering for direct-enroll classes. Certain classes may have a one-off lab or field trip fee disclosed in the syllabus or during the first meeting of the class. These fees are not included in your IFSA program fee. You will be responsible for these fees, whether they are billed and paid by IFSA or billed to you.

New country, new way of learning!

Here’s what to expect at Queen Mary, University of London:

• More emphasis on independent learning. The university recommends completing 10 hours of independent study for each academic credit you seek.
• More advanced instruction and work than you’d find in a class at the same level in the United States. Because most English university degrees are three-year programs, students gain specialized knowledge faster here.
• Less personal access to professors. Instead, it’s common to connect with more junior faculty members.
• Grades are often based on a single final exam or final paper, or on just a few assignments.
• Choose classes from one department to avoid scheduling conflicts. Local students usually specialize in one department for classes, which means different departments don’t schedule classes with other departments in mind.
• Full access to the university’s robust academic support system and resources, including an assigned advisor for academic support. IFSA local staff are also available to help.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Eligibility

• You must be at least 18 years of age. Students under 18 may be accepted on a case-by-case basis.
• You must be currently attending or recently graduated from a U.S. or Canadian community college, technical college, two-year college, four-year college, or four-year university. Students attending select Australia universities are also eligible.
• You must have completed at least one (1) full-time semester of study at your home institution before the beginning of the program.
• Eligibility requirements can vary among host institutions. Please ask your IFSA Enrollment Counselor for specific information.

Recommendation Letter
A letter of recommendation is not required for this program.

TRANSCRIPT
Upon completion of your program, IFSA will send an official Butler University transcript to your home university with your coursework converted to the U.S. semester credit hour system. You will also have access to an unofficial transcript in your IFSA Student Portal. The transcript reflects classes taken, credits attempted, and grades earned during your term abroad. This service is included in your study abroad program at no additional cost. See our Transcripts page for more information.