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Birmingham International Summer School

Julie Kaul, International Development Project Officer

BISS Programmes

Three week programmes offered in:

 British Cultural Heritage  Contemporary Challenges in World Politics  English Language: Communicating with Confidence  Film & Media  Global Environmental Issues  Mathematical Finance and Financial Time Series Analysis  The Biomedical Science Global Challenge

All Programmes: 20 UK credits

Entry Requirements

Academic Programmes

Subject specific requirements for

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The Biomedical Science Global Challenge (academic backgrounds in biosciences,

bioengineering, public health, pharmaceuticals and medicine will be considered)

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Mathematical Finance (prerequisites of calculus, probability and statistics, or have the

equivalent level of knowledge)

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Global Environmental Issues (subject backgrounds in environmental science,

environmental engineering, public health, biosciences or other related topics)

All other programmes: open to students from any subject disciplines

English Language Requirements

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IELTS 6.0 overall with no lower than 5.5 in any band.

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TOEFL IBT 80 overall with no less than 19 in listening, 19 in reading, 21 in speaking and 19 in writing.

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PEARSON with a minimum of 53 in listening, reading, writing and speaking.

Social Programme

Extensive social programme:

 Explore iconic UK cities  British cultural events  Interact with locals and your peers

Student Ambassadors:

 Engage with British Students  Support events and trips  Student mentors

BISS Dates

 Arrival Day: 19 July 2020  3 week programme: 20 July - 7 August 2020  Departure Day: 8 August 2020  Early Application deadline: 1 March 2020  Application deadline: 19 April 2020

BISS Fee Package

Fees: £2,750 include:

 Tuition  Self-catering accommodation (with en-suite)  Some social events

Partner discount:

 £150 discount

Discounts for all:

 £150 Early application discount (apply by 1 March)

Contact BISS

Birmingham International Summer School

 Email: biss@contacts.bham.ac.uk  Web: www.birmingham.ac.uk/biss

Thank you!