AES London Semester and Summer Programmes

About the programme

In cooperation with the University of Connecticut (UConn), we offer the AES London Semester Programme, which affords you the option to study and intern in London under School of Record (SoR) arrangements. Beginning in 2021, the programme will run for 15 weeks during the fall and spring semesters, allowing you to gain practical experience while earning academic credit. All majors are eligible for the programme. There will additionally be an eight-week summer session option.

You will undertake an unpaid internship for up to 20 hours a week, alongside a weekly work placement seminar. We generally work with medium to small-sized companies as in our experience, smaller companies can offer a more hands-on experience for you. We will ensure that all placements follow a learning agreement so that you are able to gain a variety of skills and be exposed to as many aspects of a British business as possible. You will have a supervisor who will closely monitor your work. AES only works with organisations that are able to offer one to one support for their interns.

In addition, programme participants will enrol in three classes under the AES/UConn cooperative agreement. Students will choose from a selection of UConn courses from within the following subject areas:

• Arts & Media
• Drama & Literature
• Psychology & Social Sciences
• Pre-professional fields

Eligibility

• Full time undergraduate degree level student
• Minimum 2.75 GPA
• Over 18 years of age
• Fluent English

Programme dates

Spring Semester 2021
Application deadline: 9th October, 2020
Programme dates: 8th January to 24th April, 2020

What’s Included

Pre-Departure

• Enrolment process under the School of Record (SOR), including selection of classes
• Skype pre-placement interview with experienced AES staff
• Internship within a suitable organisation prior to arrival in London
• Comprehensive pre-departure materials
• Dedicated Internship Manager & Student Services Manager
• Guidelines on applying for your UK Tier 4 visa, under AES sponsorship

On Arrival

• Arrival orientation
• Supervision of the placement
• Full support during your placement including access to the AES internship office
• Mid-term site visit by AES staff
• AES internship seminar to complement the placement
• 15 weeks accommodation in shared flats in travel Zone 1 or 2
• Full access to AES London teaching staff
• 3 courses under the AES/UConn SOR cooperative agreement
• Transcript for academic courses + internship from UConn as the official School of Record
• Grade report for internship from AES
• Two local excursions
• Access to AES discounted tickets and events

Housing

Students are housed in friendly and secure neighbourhoods in central London (Zone 1 or 2). All flats have a full kitchen and lounge area, with 1, 2 or 3 bedrooms which accommodate between three and eight interns, depending on the number of bedrooms. The flats include weekly cleaning and internet access. Although conveniently located near a variety of attractions and shopping, students may need to commute to their internship site. This provides interns a real London workday experience.

Additional costs (not included in the AES programme fee):

• Airfare to/from UK
• UK Visa fee
• Travel Insurance (check with your school or university)
•  London Oyster card