University of Westminster - Arts, Business & Sciences

London, England
University of Westminster - Arts, Business & Sciences

About the Program

Spend your summer making friends and memories—and earning credit toward graduation—at the University of Westminster. This prestigious university's extensive curriculum offers a wide range of courses for Business, Liberal Arts, or Science majors, making it easy to find classes that meet your academic, career, and personal interests. You'll attend class side-by-side with other US or international students at the university’s centrally-located Regent Street campus. Immerse into London culture and student life in this flexible summer program!

Requirements

Overview

Location:

London

Dates:

6/17/23 - 7/8/23

Price:

$5,895

Credits:

4

Deadlines

Apply By:

Closed

Withdraw By:

3/30/23

Requirements

Transcript - Official
$95 Online Application Fee
Complete Application
University of Westminster Application Declaration Statements
Westminster Application Form

Eligibility

Course Prerequisites:

Some courses may have prerequisites.

Minimum GPA:

2.5

Education Completed:

High School Graduate by time of application

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Where You'll Study

University of Westminster

Originally established in 1838 as the Royal Polytechnic Institution, the University of Westminster (WMN) has a student body of over 20,000 and is a leader in research and education. Over 4,000 interna...

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Credits

Program Structure & Courses

Choose a 3-week program in June or July or choose a 6-week program in June and July. You'll enroll in 1 elective course in the 3-week programs for a total of 4 U.S semester credits or 2 elective courses in the 6-week program for a total of 8 U.S. semester credits.

Classes typically meet Monday-Thursday. Active learning components required by your courses may be scheduled for Fridays.

You’ll complete a Westminster Application Form indicating course selections and alternates before you leave for London. Formal registration takes place during the first week of the program. It is in your best interest to have multiple alternative courses approved by your home university prior to your departure due to course availabilities. Please consult with your academic advisor at your home university on credit pre-approval guidelines.

All Levels Course Structure

Courses

The host institution has offered the following courses in the past. Please note that course listings will not be finalized until the start of the term.

*Courses with an asterisk indicate that the course has been associated with multiple subject areas.
Please click on the course title to view additional subject areas and detailed course information.

Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Software Development I 200 En 0 4
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Climate, Change and Culture 200 En 0 4
Monarchy - A Royal History of London * 200 En 0 4
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Jack the Ripper's London: Myth, Reality and the Victorian Metropolis 200 En 0 4
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Black London: Black History in London from Tudors to Today 200 En 0 4
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Buyer Behaviour 200 En 0 4
Fundamentals of Marketing 200 En 0 4
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Photographing The City: London * 200 En 0 4

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Where You'll Stay

*Housing options may change and will be confirmed on the housing application form prior to the start of the term. Below are the housing options that have been offered in the past.

Excursions

Get out and explore! Excursions are offered for most semester, year, and summer programs. Semester students are typically offered between two to three excursions and summer study students are typically offered between one to two excursions. You'll receive a calendar of excursions during orientation; here are a few day and overnight excursions we've offered in the past.

What's Included in your Program

From housing to excursions, our programs include a variety of inclusions to enhance your study abroad experience! Here are examples that may be available in London. Inclusions vary by program – please contact our Enrollment and Advising team to find out what options are available for you.

  • Personalized Pre-Departure Advising
  • Visa & Immigration Advising
  • Financial Advising
  • Tuition and Registration
  • Onsite Orientation
  • City Tour
  • Onsite Staff Support
  • 24/7 Emergency Assistance
  • Travel Medical Insurance
  • International Emergency Service Support
  • Welcome & Farewell Events
  • Centrally Located Housing
  • Transportation Pass
  • Wellness Activities
  • Cultural Engagement
  • Excursions
  • Student Clubs & Organizations
  • Host Institution Services & Amenities
  • Official Transcript(s)

Sample Calendar

Below is a tentative itinerary for your program. Please note, dates and events below may change without prior notification. Contact CEA CAPA before purchasing airline tickets.

You will receive a finalized itinerary once you arrive onsite.

Note: Additional cultural activities/excursions or required course-related activities may be incorporated into your final itinerary. You are advised not to make personal travel arrangements until you have the final dates.

Date Description
June 17
Arrival/Program Begins

Official Program Start Date. Students must arrive at the Heathrow Airport on this date in order to be eligible for airport pickup. Students will then be transferred to their flat.

June 18
Orientation

Mandatory CEA CAPA Orientation will be held.

June 19
Classes Begin

Classes begin at Westminster on this day.

June 19
Orientation

Mandatory Westminster Orientation will be held.

July 06
Classes End

This is the last day of classes at Westminster.

July 08
Program Ends/Move-Out

Official Program End Date. Students must move out of housing no later than this day.

Sample Budget

This budget contains costs that you can take to your financial aid office. Please note that amounts may fluctuate; we've included a range of costs.

Federal law allows the use of financial aid to cover "reasonable" costs of study abroad including round-trip transportation, tuition and fees for the program, living costs, passport and visa fees, health insurance, and more.

Please note that all costs and charges listed below are subject to change without notice. With the exception of Program Price, all costs are estimates and may vary.

Description Low-Cost High-Cost
Program Fee
Tuition and fees, registration, orientation, airport pickup, welcome and farewell receptions, housing, official transcript, cultural excursions/activities, student support services, CEA On-site Staff and administrative costs.
$5,895
$5,895
CEA Secure
CEASecure™ is an optional refund plan that allows students to withdraw for any covered reason up to one week before the program’s start date
$0
$275
International Airfare & Transfers
Cost varies depending on time of purchase, point of origin and time of travel.
$600
$1,500
Immigration Requirements
Includes passport and additional requirements such as visa, entry and exit fees, French Carte de Séjour, French University Administrative Fee (if applicable), or Italian Permesso di Soggiorno.
$165
$165
Books, Materials and Supplies
Includes books, school supplies, art supplies, and course fees. Does not include fees or supplies for optional courses. This cost varies depending on the course choices of the student.
$74
$122
Meals
Includes the average expected cost for food in addition to your meal plan, such as eating out at restaurants.
$185
$291
Personal Expenses
Includes telephone, laundry, local transportation, personal necessities and upfront payments for potential doctor visits. Please note, certain locations may require deposits to secure spots in CEA organized activities and excursions (deposits are returned at the end of the program if student attends activities/excursions or cancels participation before set deadlines). Some of these costs vary according to the spending habits of the student.
$396
$528
Travel Expenses
Includes additional travel outside of CEA excursions. This cost varies according to the spending habits of the student.
$396
$634
TOTAL EXPENSES $7,711 $9,410