Academic Summer Programme for US university students as part of the Liberal Arts Programme at St. Clare's, Oxford

St. Clare's is an international college located in one of the most vibrant centres of culture and learning in Europe. Study and live with students from all around the world while earning 3 or 6 units of transferable credit. Our summer courses make the most of Oxford's rich history and resources.

St. Clare's has offered the Liberal Arts programme for university undergraduates and gap year students for over 40 years, and has long-standing links to a number of US universities. Our academic staff cover a wide range of subjects and teach at many of the University of Oxford colleges.

Follow the links below for more detailed course descriptions
  1. Oxford Art and Architecture (art history, 3 credits)
  2. English Civil War (history, 3 credits)
  3. Terrorism (politics, 3 credits)
  4. Political Philosophy, Ethics and Rhetoric (philosophy, 3 credits)
  5. Eastern Religions (religion, 3 credits)
  6. Shakespeare (English literature, 3 credits)
  7. The Literature of Oxford (English literature, 3 credits)
  8. Travel Writing (English literature, 3 credits)
  9. An Introduction to Modern and Contemporary Irish Literature (English literature, 3 credits)
St. Clare's will complete all paper work associated with credit transfer. Please note that if your school does not accept St. Clare's credit, your credits will be transferred through our University of Record in the USA. This option carries an additional fee of $250 non-refundable processing fee.

To apply for this course please complete this application form. Contact us for more detailed information about the course or any questions you may have about enrolment. Email manuela.williams@stclares.ac.uk or call +44 1865 517706.

Dates 2011

Saturday 28 May - Saturday 25 June 2011

Full fees 2011

Everything listed below plus:

3 credits - US $2900
6 credits - US $4020

Fees include:

  • Airport transfer from / to Heathrow Airport coordinated around the majority of arrivals and departures;
  • Academic orientation, including a walking tour of St. Clare's facilities and Oxford city
  • Two accompanied weekend day trips to London and Bath and Stonehenge
  • Free internet access: all St. Clare's buildings are wireless
  • One free theatre ticket plus transportation to either Royal Shakespeare Company, Stratford upon Avon or the Globe Theatre, London
  • Accommodation in St. Clare's residences; room is cleaned and sheets and towels changed once a week); option of homestay accommodation is also available
  • Welcome and departure dinner
  • Download our application form here

Fees do not include:

  • Costs associated with securing a visa (if required)
  • St. Clare's will complete all paper work associated with credit transfer. Please note that if your institution does not accept St. Clare's credit, your credits will be transferred through our University of Record in the USA. This option carries an additional fee of $250 non-refundable processing fee.

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