International Summer School

Spread your wings in London

Spend your summer in one of the most fascinating and stimulating cities in the world whilst earning academic credit for your degree programme.

Our international summer school has two sessions that take four weeks each to complete. Session one will run from 6 June to 1 July 2022 and session two will run from 4 July to 29 July 2022. Only one module can be studied per session, but you can sign up for both sessions if you want to study more than one module.

If you are looking to study abroad during the academic year, you may be interested in our study abroad programme, which will be running in the autumn and spring semesters.

Our international summer school modules

Our unique London-focused modules will give you an insight into exciting new findings in business, culture, politics and psychology.

Take a look at the modules you can study during the International Summer School 2022 below.

Session one modules: 6 June – 1 July 2022

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Black Studies: Resistance, Creativity and Joy in the Capital

This module will provide an exciting and unique opportunity for students to delve into contemporary cultural production, creativity, resistance and joy in first, second and third generation African and Caribbean lives in and around London.

Britain, Brand and Luxury

This module offers an introduction to brand management and the specificities of the luxury market in London.

visitors viewing students' painting at The Cass summer show

Creative Capital: London’s Art and Design

Study the art and design of London and understand the context of the social, political, cultural and economic circumstances of artefacts’ production and collection.

Crime in London

Learn about the criminal justice system in the capital, from the history of policing to one of the world's most famous courts, the Old Bailey.

Politics in London

Learn about the dominant ideologies that have shaped politics in the UK. This module includes study trips to the Houses of Parliament and the London Assembly.

Session two modules: 4 July – 29 July 2022

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Architecture in London

Learn about the history and the life of the city while exploring drawing and writing techniques.

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Black Studies: Decolonisation and Dismantling Institutional Racism

This module will provide an in-depth exploration of a specific form of racism, known as anti-Black racism, and the ways in which this permeates larger institutions and organisations such as healthcare, the judicial system and the media.

Internship in London

Many companies have offices in London, which is a great place to gain work experience. This programme can only be taken in combination with an academic module from the first session.

London Press Pack: Journalism in the City

Enhance your practical journalism skills and learn about ethical problems involved in professional news-writing on our journalism module.

London's Multibillion Pound Visitor Economy

With more than 19 million international tourists each year, London is one of the major city destinations globally. Explore the different dimensions of the city’s visitor economy.

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Secrets and Spies

During this fun module, you'll trace the origins and history of spies and intelligence agencies, plus explore how spies are portrayed in film and the media.

Excursions and social activities

Throughout our International Summer School programme, you'll have the opportunity to take part in various excursions and social activities. Availability of excursions will vary depending on the session you join. A list of excursions will be released nearer the time of the international summer school, and you’ll be asked which excursions you’d like to take part in after you’ve submitted your application.

Example excursions

London Eye

Tower Bridge

Roman baths and architectural buildings in Bath

Roman baths in Bath

Bath city centre

Stonehenge

Stratford-upon-Avon

Radcliffe Camera Oxford

Bridge of Sighs in Oxford

Punting along the River Cam in Cambridge

White Cliffs of Dover

Dover Castle

Windsor Castle

Canterbury Cathedral

Accommodation

Student accommodation is available throughout the international summer school. More information including how to apply for your accommodation and the cost of housing will be available nearer the time of our International Summer School 2022.

Contact

If you have any questions, please get in touch with the International Summer School team at studyabroad@londonmet.ac.uk.

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