The AA Summer School 2023 presents a programme of design studios, field study, seminars and lectures that emphasises the importance of both practice and theory in contemporary architecture.

Based on the AA’s unit system, it offers participants a selection of varying design approaches, agendas and techniques, and represents a uniquely intensive and intimate environment that aims to expand formal and intellectual resources. Tutors, lecturers and critics include past and present AA unit masters as well as professionals pooled from disciplines as diverse as fashion, art, graphics, industrial design, urbanism and film. The course is for current and prospective architectural students from around the world. It offers an approach to architectural design for motivated students interested in exploring architecture as an extended field of research.

Fields of study

  • Architecture

More information regarding specific courses available can be found on the host university website

Credit equivalent

2 UQ Units. Maximum of 2 UQ Units if the course is successfully completed (pending UQ faculty approval). Bachelor of Architectural Design students may be eligible for 2 units of unspecified Level 1 elective credit.

Visa Information

It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct visa for the country where you will be studying. As the Global Experiences team is not a visa-issuing authority we cannot provide visa advice.

Please review the host program webpage for visa and immigration information.

Eligibility and application

All applicants must meet the short-term experience eligibility criteria and the Architectural Association School of Architecture entry requirements.

If you are intending to undertake your experience for-credit, it is strongly recommended that you submit your application to IGET at least 4 weeks before applying to the host to allow sufficient time for Faculty to complete the credit assessment. Please note however that it is your responsibility to meet the host application deadline.  

This experience impacts UQ semester 2 teaching dates. UQ students must meet the additional special conditions for programs that impact teaching dates. 

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Cost

The participation mode of this experience is Study Abroad. Tuition for the program will cost approximately $2,900 AUD including the digital membership fee desposit. Early bird fees are available.

Detailed information regarding fees and inclusions can be found on the host university website

Accommodation

Accommodation is not included in the program fee. Participants are required to organize and book their own accommodation. AA provides everything you need to know about finding the right accommodation during your short term experience on the host university website. For more information regarding accommodation, please see the host university website

Funding

Internships and Global Experiences Grants

When you submit your application for an experience, you are automatically considered for funding that is relevant to your nominated experience. Please refer to the Short-Term Experiences Funding  page for details. 

Key Dates

Application Deadlines

UQ: 21 April 2023
Host: 10 June 2023

Program Dates

Start: 10 Junly 2023
End: 28 July 2023*


*For-credit only as dates impact on UQ Semester 2

Fast Facts

Type: Study
Mode: Study abroad​
Location: London, England
Credit: For-credit only
Cohort: Undergraduate

OS-HELP Loan

If you participate in a short-term program you may also be eligible to submit an application for an OS-HELP loan if your program is for-credit and you are enrolled as a Commonwealth supported student. 

Application Deadlines

15 January for overseas study commencing March to August
15 March for overseas study commencing May to October
15 June for overseas study commencing August to January
15 September for overseas study commencing November to April

Refer to the funding page for more information on eligibility requirements and loan amounts. 

Global Experiences Information Sessions

Students are encouraged to register and attend an information session to receive more details on the short-term application process, eligibility criteria, funding etc.

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