Stirling, Scotland Summer Academics
Courses & UW-Eau Claire Equivalencies
Credits- Four-Week Option: You can take a one or two courses (or modules as they call them at the University of Stirling) during the four-week International Summer School program for a total of three-six credits.
- Eight-Week Option: You can take one or two courses (or modules as they call them at the University of Stirling) during the eight-week International Summer School program for a total of six-twelve credits.
Schedule
The International Summer Schools is divided into two, 4-week blocks.
The International Summer Schools is divided into two, 4-week blocks.
- Four-Week Option: You will take one or two modules over the course of the four-week program.
- Eight-Week Option: You can take a maximum of two modules in one block. In the second, four-week block, you can take one or two modules. If you would like to pursue the internship module offered in the second block, you aren't able to enroll in other block two modules as you'll spend most of block two off campus at your internship placement.
Field trips
A key feature of the ISS is the out-of-class study. The content will vary depending on the module but options include visits to the Scottish Parliament, Loch Lomond and the Tossachs National Park, Eilean Donan Castle and readings at the Macroberts Arts Center. These fields trips are also open to those not signed up for the course and are included in the program fee. A number of additional experiences to the major Scottish attractions will also be offered.
2020 Offerings & Equivalencies
Stirling Summer 2020
updated 11/15/19
You can view full course descriptions by visiting the University of Stirling Web site. Included in the course description is the field trip(s) associated with the course.
Internship Opportunity
You must choose the eight-week option if you wish to participate in the internship course. In the second, four-week session, you have the opportunity to complete a three-credit, four-week internship under the supervision of the U of Stirling's Career Development Center. Past internship sectors have included: sports, environmental science, politics, and charity/non-profit marketing. This list is subject to change and additional areas will be considered on a case-by-case basis. The internship is full-time and you can expect to spend approximately 140 hours in the internship placement and an additional 10 hours on associated classroom sessions.
You cannot take a second course in block two if you participate in the internship course-ISS9IN Internship for the International Summer School. If you are interested the internship option, please contact the UWEC coordinator (listed on the main brochure page), to discuss what is required and the immigration implications as there will be additional immigration fees to plan for.
A key feature of the ISS is the out-of-class study. The content will vary depending on the module but options include visits to the Scottish Parliament, Loch Lomond and the Tossachs National Park, Eilean Donan Castle and readings at the Macroberts Arts Center. These fields trips are also open to those not signed up for the course and are included in the program fee. A number of additional experiences to the major Scottish attractions will also be offered.
2020 Offerings & Equivalencies
Stirling Summer 2020
updated 11/15/19
You can view full course descriptions by visiting the University of Stirling Web site. Included in the course description is the field trip(s) associated with the course.
Internship Opportunity
You must choose the eight-week option if you wish to participate in the internship course. In the second, four-week session, you have the opportunity to complete a three-credit, four-week internship under the supervision of the U of Stirling's Career Development Center. Past internship sectors have included: sports, environmental science, politics, and charity/non-profit marketing. This list is subject to change and additional areas will be considered on a case-by-case basis. The internship is full-time and you can expect to spend approximately 140 hours in the internship placement and an additional 10 hours on associated classroom sessions.
You cannot take a second course in block two if you participate in the internship course-ISS9IN Internship for the International Summer School. If you are interested the internship option, please contact the UWEC coordinator (listed on the main brochure page), to discuss what is required and the immigration implications as there will be additional immigration fees to plan for.