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Frequently Asked Questions

 

 

 

  • What’s special about the Summer School at London Metropolitan University?

Our association with teaching and education in London dates back more than 150 years. The University is a publicly funded institution, which offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees as well as further education and vocational courses. We are especially recognised for successfully preparing students for professional qualifications relevant to careers in the City of London.

The department has an enviable reputation for consultancy in the field of public administration, and has worked in many government reform projects in Central and Eastern Europe. Our International Relations and Politics departments have received strong ratings for research, and include a number leading research institutes.

The University’s City campus has an excellent location in the ‘square mile’ of the City of London, one of the world’s major centres of finance and banking. St Paul’s Cathedral, the Bank of England, the Stock Exchange and the Tower of London are all within walking distance, and we are 15 minutes by underground train from the shops, theatres and museums of the West End.

 

  • What sort of people come to Summer School?

Most Summer School students come from outside the United Kingdom and have English as a second language. They are of all ages and backgrounds, with over 40 nationalities represented in recent years. Participants include university students, professionals such as lawyers and accountants, business people, school teachers, college lecturers and retired people. The ‘Who should attend?’ section in the individual course descriptions outlines who the course is designed for and any necessary prior knowledge or experience.

 

  • Is there a minimum age for students?

Our Summer School courses are designed for adults.  Students under the age of 18 are not admitted.

 

  • Will I receive a certificate?

Participants who successfully complete the course will be awarded a certificate of Attendance.  Those who successfully complete the Course Assessment will be awarded a certificate of Achievement.

 

  • Can I get academic credits for Summer School courses?

The courses are not part of any formal accreditation system. However, some students’ home universities will accept Summer School courses towards their own degree programmes and we can provide you with additional documentation for this purpose. Please indicate your requirements when first applying for your course by completing the appropriate section of the application form.

Please note that we can only provide accreditation documentation after a student has successfully completed the course.

 

  • Is my English good enough?

Most students at Summer School speak English as a second language, and we do not expect you to be fluent. However, to get the most out of your course, you should be able to read, understand and speak English well enough to take an active part in class, read textbooks and prepare coursework. It is not necessary to have passed any examinations in English, but as a very rough guide, we suggest that you should be at Cambridge First Certificate level as a very minimum (or IELTS 6).

If you are an advanced speaker, you will find the courses offer an excellent means of practising your spoken English in a natural context and expanding your technical vocabulary.

 

  • Where do the courses take place?

All courses take place at the University’s Goulston Street Building at the edge of the City of London, close to good transport links and conveniently located for visiting London’s many attractions.

 

  • What facilities does the University offer?

As a large, publicly funded institution, London Metropolitan University possesses good facilities, including several libraries and computing with free email and internet access, all normally available to Summer School students.

 

  • What clothes should I bring?

Clothes worn at the Summer School are usually quite casual, although you will need one set of ‘business’ clothes for visiting law courts, financial institutions etc. The English climate is very unpredictable, so pack some warm clothes and a raincoat and/or umbrella. You may also be doing a lot of walking, so bring comfortable shoes!

 

  • Is there a social programme?

Outside the classroom we offer a programme of social and cultural activities open to all Summer School students. Events take place on selected weekday evenings and at weekends and we plan a range of reasonably priced activities to appeal to a variety of tastes. The programme typically includes parties and receptions, visits to the theatre, and a trip to places of historical and cultural interest.

 

  • What about accommodation?

We have block booked accommodation for a limited number of Summer School Students.  Accommodation is payable in addition to the course fees and should be booked and paid for at the time of booking directly to us, the summer school organisers. Accomodation prices start from £535 for stays from the 6th to the 20th July.

Our University website contains further information about other reasonably priced local student accommodation that is bookable and payable separately to this course. For further information please see www.londonmet.ac.uk/accomodation

 

 

  • What is the closing date for applications?

Places are limited on the courses, so the sooner you apply the better. There is no closing date for applications, but please try to get your application form to us at least four weeks before the start of your chosen course, to allow time for us to process your papers and send you all the necessary information.

If there are less than four weeks to go, please contact us via e-mail or fax to make sure that your chosen course and/or accommodation is still available. Please fax or email late applications. To l.hall@londonmet.ac.uk or + 00 44 207 320 4900

If you are from a non-EU country, please check at an early stage whether you will need a visa for entry to the UK, as arranging this can take several weeks. Information can be obtained from your local British Embassy or High Commission, or see www.ukvisas.gov.uk. The Law Governance and International Relations Office can provide you with a letter of acceptance to assist you in your visa application once we have received your payment and booking form.

 

  • When do I pay the fees?

Fees are payable at the time of booking and can be paid either by cheque or card. Card payments must be processed online via our secure payment facility e-shop. Payment must be accompanied by a completed course booking form. We aim to send out confirmation of your place within five working days of receiving your booking form

If you have opted to stay at our pre-arranged accommodation, this cost is also payable at the time of booking and must be specified on your booking form.

 

  • What do the fees include?

Fees cover all tuition, course documentation and excursions run as part of the academic programme. Course fees do not include accommodation, meals or extra social activities.

 

  • How do I apply?

To apply please complete your online booking through eshop. If you are unable to pay and book online please contact Lucy Hall l.hall@londonmet.ac.uk, who will be happy to discuss the alternative booking  methods available. We will send you a confirmation pack within five days of receiving your completed booking form and payment.

 

  • How do I make Payment?

Where possible, we recommend payment by credit/debit card online via our secure on-line payment facility eshop. This avoids the payment of bank charges and speeds up the registration process. Alternatively you can make payment by sending a cheque along with your booking form as below. Cheques should be made payable to ‘London Metropolitan University.’ Cash should not be sent through the postal system. If you are having difficulty making your payment by these means, please contact us.

 

  • Are any scholarships or work placements/internships available?

London Metropolitan University is unable to provide any scholarships or fee reductions for Summer School courses. Some students receive financial support from their employers, whilst others apply for educational or professional scholarships in their home countries. We regret that we are unable to arrange any work placements or internships.

 

  • What happens if I cancel my application?

If, after applying, you find you cannot attend Summer School, please let us know as soon as possible in writing. Providing we receive written notification from you at least two weeks before the start of your course, we will refund your course fees (less £50 administration fee). Please note that no refund will be made to students who leave their course early, whose health does not allow them to take part, or who have been dismissed because they have not complied with the University’s regulations. We are unable to refund any accommodation costs if cancelled with less than 3 months notice.

 

  • Can I change my course after I arrive at Summer School?

If necessary, you may change your course after joining the Summer School (subject to the availability of places). Changes must be agreed with and approved by the relevant course Director and Administrator.

 

  • What if my course is cancelled?

Courses and events are planned many months in advance, and the University reserves the right to make changes to the advertised programme without notice. In particular, we can only run, or continue to run, a course or class if there is adequate student enrolment and attendance. We reserve the right to alter or not to offer courses, parts of courses, other opportunities to study and social/cultural activities.

In the unlikely event that we have to cancel a course before it begins, the University will make a full refund of the course fees. If we have to cancel a course that has already begun, we will try to make alternative arrangements or will make a full or partial refund of the course fee as appropriate. In either case, we will not accept responsibility for any consequential loss (including accommodation or travel costs) that arises because a course has been cancelled.

 

  • Health care and insurance

All course participants are strongly advised to take out the necessary travel and health insurance before departure. Participants from EU countries may receive free medical care in the UK, with a small fee for medicines.

 

  • Organising a Group Booking

If you would like to arrange a group booking please contact James Hannah, summer school co-coordinator and please visit our deditcated group bookings page.

 

  • Any other questions?

For further information please contact Summer School organiser James Hannah via email.

 

 


 
 
  Page last updated : : 21 Jan 2013