Interdisciplinary Summer Programme Term I 2020

The academic programme

• Two or three courses (one from each group)
• Series of plenary lectures
• Evening talks
• Contact hours: up to 56.5 hours per term

Courses

Each two-week term is independent, you may enrol for one term, however for a more immersive experience, we suggest you study for four or six weeks, combining two, or all three terms.
Select two or three courses per term. Teaching takes place on weekdays; the maximum class size for all courses is 25 participants. You can write one essay per course for evaluation.
The following were invited to teach courses in 2020:

You can also join us for TERM II and TERM III. See courses confirmed for 2020 below:

You can also join us for TERM III. See courses confirmed for 2020 below:

Intended audience and previous knowledge

We welcome applications from all adults including university students, professionals and those with other experience, regardless of educational background. This programme is particularly useful for those with an interest in, or currently studying, a number of subjects, or those wanting to expand the range of subjects they might study in future. Many courses offer introductions to the subject, others are a little more specialised. Unless otherwise specified, no courses require prior learning, but there is usually required and/or supplementary reading which should be undertaken before you arrive in Cambridge.

What our students say

"I have met people, heard, seen and learnt things that will stay with me forever. Congratulations to the entire summer programme team for creating the platform for people to come from all over the world to learn. I would definitely urge my friends to experience this at least once in their lifetime." Maliha Ahmed, Bangladesh

"Great programme, well organised, friendly staff! Fantastic opportunity to network with interesting people! Cambridge is a marvellous city, so full of beauty and history!" Päivi Toroila, Finland

Typical week: Monday to Friday

Lecture series

Plenary lectures by leading specialists explore a range of Turning-Points in history, politics, art, literature and science. Subjects are likely to address what precipitates or defines a turning-point in any of these fields, whether it is the start - or end - of a war, the aftermath of a revolution, a major new discovery or invention, a radical change in artistic interpretation, or – in the case of climate change or population – when we might reach a point of no return.

Tuition fees for 2020. Fees for 2021 to be confirmed.

Accommodation fees for 2020. Fees for 2021 to be confirmed.

En suite includes a private shower or bathroom and toilet. Standard includes shared facilities.

*Doubles and Twins: the price is per person (pp), sharing.
**Shared flat - room only, self catering with kitchen: the price is per person (pp), sharing.
***Extra nights (Saturdays) are only available if you are attending two, or more, consecutive programmes/terms.

If your first choice is full, we will allocate you your next choice.
You are welcome to attend as a non-resident.

Registration fee

In line with our Booking Terms and Conditions, a registration fee of £250 for each term or part of a term, ie one-/two-/three-weeks, must accompany your application. This registration fee is part of the full programme fee. Applications cannot be processed until the registration fee is received. The remainder of the fee must be paid by the balance of payment date (see below).
Applications sent after the balance of payment date must be accompanied by the full programme fee. If the full fee is not paid by this date the University reserves the right to cancel the application and allocate places to others on waiting lists. If you make any payment by bank transfer you must inform us and send a scanned copy of your bank transfer transaction confirmation.

Please note: payments will be automatically taken in GBP. Please contact us if you wish to make alternative arrangements to pay in your Home / different currency.

Balance of payment dates

Who can apply?

We welcome applications from all adults including university students, professionals and those with other experience, regardless of educational background. Gap year students (ie those who will already have finished high school by the start of the programmes) will be considered for admission. Due to the nature and location of the programmes, gap year students under 18 will need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian acting as a chaperone. The chaperone will need to live in College in a room adjacent to the participant, and to attend classes with the participant. Chaperones are charged for accommodation and meals.

Before you apply

Before applying, please ensure that you have read the programme requirements (including who can apply, English language requirements and visa guidance) and that you have understood our Booking terms and conditions. You may also find it helpful to read our Booking information.

How to apply

To book online and pay by credit or debit card click on the Apply Now button at the top of the programme and course/seminar pages. You will be taken to our online system where you can set up an account using your email address, you will then be taken through the application process step by step. 

As part of the ID process for the new booking system you will need to submit a colour photograph of yourself. If you experience any problems with uploading one, please contact us at intenq@ice.cam.ac.uk for advice on how to proceed.

What happens next?

Once you have completed the online application form you will receive:

1. An email to acknowledge your online application (this is not confirmation of acceptance onto the programme(s))
2. An email to confirm your online registration fee payment

If you meet all of the requirements and have provided all of the relevant information your application will be processed and accepted.

If your application is incomplete (eg missing language information) you will receive an email, and your application will be held as 'submitted' until the issue is resolved.

Once your application has been accepted you will receive:

1. An email to confirm your place on your chosen programme including a 'Your orders' tab where you can view and make payments
2. An email containing your acceptance letter including allocated course(s)/seminar(s) and accommodation

NB: Liaise with your group contact if you have applied through an institution.

You will also be emailed login details for the VLE (from mid-February onwards), where you can access the Student Handbook, course materials, information about your College and weekend excursions.

Please note: some emails sent from our office are occasionally redirected to junk or spam folders. Please ensure that you check these folders regularly once you have applied.

If you have any queries about any of the above, please contact us:

Email: intenq@ice.cam.ac.uk
Tel. +44 (0)1223 760 850

English language requirements

To ensure that all participants on our Summer Programmes are able to enjoy studying with us, you will need to be confident understanding and following arguments presented in written and spoken English at University level, and will need to demonstrate an appropriate level of English language proficiency*. If English is not your first (that is, your native) language, you will need to meet our English language requirements, by providing evidence of one of the following tests. These results should have been achieved in the same sitting, and no more than 2 years before the date of application.

Please note that if you have previously attended our University of Cambridge International Summer Programmes you are deemed to have already met this requirement and do not therefore need to provide further proof of English language proficiency.

In order for your results to be verified by our office, please provide the following:

• IELTS Academic or IELTS Academic for UKVI: your certificate or Test Report Form (TRF) number
• CPE / CAE: via the Cambridge Assessment Candidate Website: https://candidates.cambridgeenglish.org/Members/Login.aspx?M=None please give the University of Cambridge International Summer Programmes permission to view your results
• TOEFL iBT: your full 16-digit registration number and your date of birth (mm/dd/yyyy)

* Some applicants may have undertaken all or part of their education in English and/or may have extensive experience using English on a regular basis in their professional life, and as such could reasonably be expected to fully participate in our Programmes without the above tests. If you think you may be eligible to apply on this basis (subject to submission of relevant evidence), or if you have any other enquiries about your English language, please contact us before applying at intlang@ice.cam.ac.uk 

Visa guidance

It is important to ensure that you have the correct visa which permits study on the International Summer Programmes. The University of Cambridge must comply with regulations issued by UK Visas and Immigration, part of the government’s Home Office. See Visa Guidance for more information.