About the programme
In cooperation with the University of Connecticut (UConn), AES is now able to offer a Virtual Semester in London Programme, which affords individual students the option to study and intern for academic credit under School of Record arrangements with an accredited US institution. Beginning in Fall 2023, the programme will run for approximately 12 weeks during the fall and spring semesters, allowing you to gain practical experience while earning academic credit recorded on a UConn transcript. Most majors are eligible for the programme (subject to approval by the home institution).
Together with an unpaid internship for up to 18 hours a week, students will undertake a weekly work placement seminar. In addition, programme participants will have the option to enrol in up to three classes under the AES/UConn cooperative agreement. Students can choose from a selection of six UConn courses from within the following subject areas:
- Business & Economics
- Media & Communications
- Drama & Literature
- Humanities & Social Sciences
Note: Courses conducted by online delivery will equate to 42 hours, staggered over the twelve-week semester.
Eligibility
- Full time undergraduate degree level student
- Minimum 2.75 GPA
- Over 18 years of age
- Fluent English
Programme dates
The Virtual Semester in London Programme runs in Fall and Spring Semesters, and additionally in Summer Session:
For Fall 2021:
Application deadline: 3 September
Program Start Date: 29 September
Program End Date: 17 December
For Spring 2022:
Application deadline: 7 January
Program Start Date: 7 February
Program End Date: 29 April
What’s Included
- Skype pre- Internship placement interview with experienced AES staff
- Internship within a suitable organisation
- Comprehensive application and programme materials, including course syllabi
- Selection of courses for online delivery approved by UConn home campus
- Virtual internship/course orientation
- Dedicated AES academic programme staff throughout the programme
- Supervision of the placement
- Qualified lecturers approved by UConn
- Mid-programme assessment by AES staff
- Grade reports for internship and courses from AES
- Academic credit awarded through official transcript from UConn