With an international reputation for high-quality education and research, study at a Top 10 UK university through the University of Bristol Summer Schools. The programme emphasises practical skills and offers hands-on, immersive, and career-ready experiences across a range of disciplines.
Recently ranked as the best place to live in Britain, Bristol is proud of its creativity, diversity and independent spirit, and it’s known for its culture, music scene, history and café culture.
Fields of study
- Anthropology
- Archaeology
- Art history
- Arts
- Biological sciences
- Biomedical sciences
- Conservation and heritage
- Classics and museum studies
- Geography
- History
- Social Sciences
- Sociology
Go to the 'Courses' tab to find the full list of courses, dates, cohort and credit information.
Credit equivalent
10 UK Credits = 2 UQ Units. Maximum of 4 UQ Units if two consecutive schools are taken (pending UQ faculty approval).
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 university webpage for visa and immigration information.
Eligibility and application
All applicants must meet the UQ short-term experience eligibility criteria and the University of Bristol entry requirements for the relevant course.
For more information regarding the entry requirements, please see the 'Courses' tab for information on the different courses offered.
Some courses impact on UQ semester 2 dates. UQ students must meet the additional special conditions for programs that impact on teaching dates.
If you intend 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.
Course list
Please click the relevant course link to find more detailed information regarding tuition fees and entry requirements.
UQ students can choose from one of the following courses:
- Start Date: 16 June 2024
- End Date: 29 June 2024
- Credit: For-credit or Not-for-credit
Arts, Activism and Social Justice
- Start Date: 16 June 2024
- End Date: 6 July 2024
- Credit: For-credit or Not-for-credit
- Start Date: 7 July 2024
- End Date: 27 July 2024*
- Credit: For-credit only
- Start Date: 16 June 2024
- End Date: 6 July 2024
- Credit: For-credit or Not-for-credit
- Start Date: 7 July 2024
- End Date: 27 July 2024*
- Credit: For-credit only
Innovation and Entrepreneurship *
- Start Date: 7 July 2024
- End Date: 27 July 2024*
- Credit: For-credit only
* dates impact on UQ semester 2
Cost
The participation mode of this experience is Study Abroad, meaning you pay tuition directly to the host. Tuition fees vary depending on your course choice and cost approximately $5,750 to $6,500* per course, including accommodation.
* A 10% discount applies to UQ Students if applications are submitted by 1 March 2024.
Detailed information regarding program fees can be found on the individual course descriptions linked in the 'Courses' tab, and more information regarding fee inclusions can be found on the host university website.
Accommodation
Accommodation is included in the program cost. 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.
OS-HELP Loan
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.
Key Dates
Application Deadlines
UQ: 14 April 2024
Host: Varies, see 'courses' tab for specific information
Program Dates
See the 'Courses' tab for course-specific program dates.
Fast Facts
Type: Study
Mode: Study Abroad
Location: Bristol, England
Credit: Varies, see the 'Courses' tab for specific information
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
OS-HELP Loan application deadlines close before the Summer and Winter Short-Term Study application deadlines. Please visit the OS-HELP Loan website for deadline dates as late applications will not be accepted.
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.