USSTInternationalSummer Programmes at Edge Hill University

Edge Hill University is the place where over 125 years of academic history meets thefinest state of the art resources, the vibrant, cultural wealth of Liverpool and thestunning countryside of North West England. Edge Hill combines academic excellence with the finest state of the art facilities, allset in 160 acres of beautiful, landscaped grounds. Our beautiful campus, welcomingatmosphere, outstanding student support and convenient location make Edge Hill apopular choice for international students on our summer programmes.Edge Hill's home is Ormskirk, a beautiful and friendly 12th century market town 25minutes from the city centre of Liverpool and 40 minutes from Manchester - welllocated for students to take full advantage of all that the UK has to offer and with twointernational airports on our doorstep you can easily get to many Europeandestinations in a couple of hours.The region provides opportunities for a wide range of culture and leisure pursuits:live music, theatre, sports, dance, walking, the arts, and shopping. Visit the beautifulhillside villages in the Lake District, the friendly towns along the Irish Sea, and thetraditional seaside villages in North Wales. We have been welcoming international students to our university for many yearsespecially during the months of July and August when we offer a range of summerprogrammes which give you the opportunity to both learn and experience the cultureand history of the UK.England is a popular destination, enjoyed by millions of visitors each year includingthousands of international students. See the bustling cities rich in history and culture.Travel the beautiful green countryside and visit medieval towns, castles, lakes andhistorical sites while experiencing the cultural diversity England offers.

About us

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You will be accommodated in a single ensuite room in one of our high quality studentresidences on campus. In blocks of six/eight rooms, each with TV and WIFI, you will haveaccess to a fully fitted kitchen and all cooking utensils.Breakfast and lunch will be provided each week day, with packed lunches provided for fullday excursions. Your classes will take place each day and will be a combination of workshops, seminarsboth in and out of the classroom, this will help you develop your subject knowledge andyour English language ability in a varied environment and amongst native English speakers.There will be a total of 15 hours delivery per week. The subject focus of the course will beEntrepeneurship and Innovation taught by our experienced and creative academic lecturingteam.During the 3 weeks at Edge Hill you will be able to take part in a range of social activitiesboth on campus and off. We start each course with a Welcome Event where you will enjoygetting to know your fellow students and the teaching and support team who will be withyou throughout the course.Each week different activities are available for you to take part in during the evening suchas quizzes, cinema trips, bowling. For each full weekend on campus 2 full day excursionsare offered, along with 2 half day trips each week to various historical and cultural placesof interest, for example the magnificent castle of Conwy in Wales or the Jorvik Viking Centrein York. The three week stay at our campus will be followed by a week’s sightseeing in ourbeautiful capital city, London.We have campus support staff on duty 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to offer you helpand support should you need it. At the end of your course we will hold a celebration event when you will be presented withyour certificate of attendance. This is our chance to say farewell to you, and to wish youwell for the future and to wish you a very enjoyable stay in London.We hope you will have a great experience here at Edge Hill and we will do all we can tomake your stay as enjoyable and beneficial as we can.

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Duration – 4 weeks

(3 weeks at Edge Hill Universityfollowed by a week long stayin London)Arrival Saturday 23rd /Sunday 24th July 2016Teaching beginsMonday 25th July 2016Teaching endsFriday 12th August 2016London stayTransfer to LondonSaturday 13th August 2016DepartSaturday 20th August 2016

Pre arrival support from International Office team

Airport Transfer

Accommodation

- Single, ensuite rooms (inclusive of towels and bed)- Welcome pack: drink, snack

Catering

- Breakfast each week day- Lunch each week day- Packed lunches for full day excursions

Welcome buffet

15 hours of tuition per week for Entrepeneurship and Innovation,

(10 UK credits)

2 half day excursions per week, for example:

- Liverpool- Manchester- Chester- Southport

2 full day excursions for each full weekend on campus, for example:

- Lake District, including a trip on Lake Windermere- York, including entrance to York Minster or Jorvic Viking Centre- Conwy Castle in Wales, including entrance to the castle- Chatsworth House, Derbyshire- Entrance ticket to one venue per excursion included.

2 accompanied evening activity each week for example:

- Bowling- Quiz night- Cinema

Internet access

Gym membership and sports facilities access

Access to Library and student learning resources

Support of International Office team

24 hour support from our Campus Support team

Farewell celebration and presentation of certificates

Transfer to London for one week stay hosted by EHB Solutions Ltd.

- Content of this part of the programme will be agreed separately with EHB Solutions Ltd.

Programme summary

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Edge Hill University is close tothe thriving market town ofOrmskirk which has nationaltrain and bus connections,lively nightlife and high street shops, banks andsupermarkets. The town is a ten-minute walk or two-minute shuttle bus journeyfrom the campus.

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The University has easy access to thevibrant cities of Liverpool andManchester. Trains to the centre ofLiverpool take 30 minutes. Liverpoolwas ranked in the top three places tovisit in the world in the Rough Guide2014. The University is a shortdistance from the Lake District, theYorkshire Dales, the Peak District andthe stunning North West coastline.

The North West

International OfficeEdge Hill UniversitySt Helens RoadOrmskirkLancashireUnited KingdomL39 4QP

Email: international@edgehill.ac.uk

Tel: 00 44 1695 657122

Web: edgehill.ac.uk/international

For London stay:EHB Solutions LtdEmail: jon@ehbsolutions.co.uk

Tel: 00 44 7880 493464

Web: www.ehbsolutions.co.uk

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