Summer in the British Isles

Program Information

Earn up to 9 credits this summer while hopping between England and Ireland. During this 6-week program, you will get your fill of fantastic literature, international studies, film courses, and great excursions.

Summer in the British Isles is perfect for first-time international travelers; culture, literature, and film buffs; and anyone who wants to earn almost a semester of credits while exploring historic locations. With this study-travel course, you’ll receive 9 credits while visiting incredible settings.

True British experience at a local university – For 3 weeks, you’ll live with local British students in the residence halls at Edge Hill University and take classes in the small, medieval university town of Ormskirk.

Explore all the amazing sites in London – From Big Ben to the London Eye, you can’t miss the vibrant capital of England on your trip to the UK. Continue your courses in the heart of London and experience this diverse city with your professor and classmates.

Travel throughout Ireland – On weeks 5 and 6, the study-travel portion of the trip, you’ll visit historic locations around Ireland. You will learn as you go to various famous Irish sites such as the Blarney Stone, Dublin, Galway, and the beautiful Aran Islands.

Highlights and Excursions

  • Study in the heart of London and check out Big Ben, Parliament, Oxford Street, the London Eye, and more!
  • Travel throughout Ireland with fellow classmates and your professor
  • Choose from diverse course offerings like international studies, literature, English, film, and math
  • Get to know what life is like in the small, fun university town of Ormskirk in the heart of England
  • Earn 9 credits in 6 weeks while seeing the best the UK has to offer

Housing

  • England: University residence halls with on-campus meal plan
  • London/Ireland: shared hotel rooms

Curriculum

Courses include English, film, international studies, literature, and mathematics.

Campus Setting

Urban and suburban

Average Course Load

3 courses (9 credits)

GPA Requirement

2.5/4.0

Language of Instruction

English

Program Dates

Summer 2011*:

Arrive in Manchester, UK: May 19
Depart Dublin, Ireland: June 30

Cost

$6,975*

*Costs may change at any time due to the current exchange rate.

Included

  • Tuition
  • Housing
  • Most meals
  • Pre-departure and onsite orientation
  • Airport pick-up
  • Medical & accident insurance
  • All trip-related travel (excluding round-trip airfare from US)

How to Apply

  • Fill out the IEP Application and review information on the Apply page.
  • Pay a $200 deposit to International Education Programs.

 

Send the above materials to:

International Education Programs
Jacksonville University
2800 University Blvd North
Gooding 105
Jacksonville, Florida 32211

Past Students

"I was completely able to experience England and Ireland both culturally and historically. The beauty that each of the tours provided was amazing and it was great having the professor there to ask questions along the way."

Noah P.