Program Overview
Study in England’s bustling urban capital, London, with students from around the world at the internationally recognised University of Westminster. From Trafalgar Square to Notting Hill, and Big Ben to Buckingham Palace, this city has so much to see and do. You will quickly realise that London never sleeps!
You will get to:
Choose the length of your program – To really get to know London, depending on how the dates match up to your home university in Australia, you can study in England for 3 weeks (taking one course) or 6 weeks (taking two courses).
Learn about international business where the business gets done – from marketing to global business, take advantage of the many choices available.
Take classes in diverse disciplines – From Photographing the City to Murder, Media and Morality in Victorian London, there are so many exciting options! Earn academic credit towards your degree while experiencing the vibrant culture of London.
Study the politics and history of London – You can learn about the fascinating British culture through classes in historical and contemporary London culture, history, economics, literature, and politics, and then see all the sites you read about in your textbooks in person – learning both in and out of the classroom.
Take advantage of a perfect location – Your program will be in the heart of London, so you can really discover this energetic city, not to mention the ease of travel to the rest of the UK and Europe on the weekends!
Highlights
If you’ve always wanted to visit London, are interested in earning university credit while overseas and can invest 3 or 6 weeks over your Uni break – then our July in London program is for you!
Here are some of the key highlights that make this program unique:
- London is not only a business capital of the world; it’s also a great place to play. Few cities in the world can match London for culture, history and excitement, particularly in their summer
- Study British culture in the heart of London and check out all the attractions including Big Ben, Parliament, Oxford Street, the London Eye, and more!
- Large international student population – you will make lifelong worldwide friends
- Diverse course offerings in business, art and design, liberal arts, politics, history, media, photography and more
- London-focused courses
- Easy access to other parts of the UK and Europe on the weekends
- An exciting social schedule to help you get to know fellow students and your host city
- Live in a lively, bustling city that speaks English
- Endless entertainment opportunities – live bands, theatre, museums, sporting events, dancing…
- On-site support for all CISaustralia students
- Plus – during the July in London program classes are held from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Monday to Thursday, giving you plenty of afternoon and weekend time to explore!
Choose Your Course
The CISaustralia July in London program is offered at the University of Westminster, in the very heart of London.
The University of Westminster’s academic team are from all over the world and are considered some of the best professors in their field. The academic staff will engage and challenge you to make your time abroad both an intellectual and culturally rich learning experience.
Course Load: 1 course per 3-week session
- Depending on your Australian university, “courses” may be referred to as “subjects” or “units”.
- Each course/subject/unit you undertake on a CISaustralia program is designed to be a full-time, semester course that has been condensed to fit into an intensive, short-term program. As such, for any 1 course you study abroad, you should receive the credit points for 1 full-time course/subject/unit at your Australian university.
- Many universities work off of a 1-for-1 equivalency (1 course abroad = 1 course in Australia), but ultimately credit approval is the decision of your faculty and Australian university.
- CISaustralia strongly recommends that you have any overseas courses pre-approved for academic credit before you depart for your program. Some documentation that may be useful are the course outline/syllabus, program overview and the contact hours.
- Please be aware that the courses listed below are subject to change and cannot be guaranteed year on year.
- Your CISaustralia Program Advisor can assist with any questions or details your university needs to make a decision.
How to Choose Your Course: This is the fun part. As part of the application process you will complete a CISaustralia Course Selection Worksheet. See the following information to help guide you through this process with some helpful hints.
Please note that you will not be registered for your modules until you arrive at the University of Westminster and go through their orientation program. You will, however, be pre-approved for modules (subjects) ahead of time, and you will be notified early on if any of your module choices are not available for any reason.
Academic Requirement: To qualify for this program, students must be in good academic standing with a GPA of 4.5 (out of 7) or equivalent. If your current GPA falls below the requirement, you may still be considered for the program but will need to be prepared to provide supporting documentation. Please contact us to discuss your situation and we will work with you to help find another suitable program if required.
NOTE: Please be advised that the University of Westminster requires a student’s official transcript when considering applicants for their Summer School. Ordering an official transcript from a university can take up to a few weeks. Students applying near or on the program’s application deadline should plan to have their official transcript on hand.
Timetables: Classes are held from 10am to 2pm, Monday through Thursday, giving you plenty of afternoon and weekend time to explore London.
Helpful information:
- Courses are offered at levels 4 to 6. Level-4 classes are regarded as introductory, equivalent to modules taken by full-time, 1st-year UK university students. Level-5 modules are more challenging academically, while level-6 modules are at the standard demanded of final-year UK university students.
- You can determine the module level by checking the first digit of the module code: 4-means level 4, 5 indicates level 5 and 6 indicates level 6 modules. E.g. 4MARK001W is a level-4 class.
NOTE: There is a minimum class size for each course. If the minimum class size is not met, the class may not be offered. For this reason, we strongly recommend you have backup subjects in mind (and approved by your university if you are applying for academic credit). For more information, please contact your CISaustralia Program Advisor.
2024 Course Descriptions: Note that course offerings are subject to change. Please enquire with your CISaustralia Program Advisor to confirm if the course(s) you are interested in are still on offer.
This module is an introduction to the visual culture of London, including painting, architecture, photography and contemporary media. Students will visit the major art galleries to examine how art works, exhibitions and cultural organisations can be understood within wider social contexts. The sessions also include museums and historical sites. The classes will explore how these institutions reveal the complex cultural identity and history of London.
Site visits: typical visits include the British Museum, Tate Modern, Victoria and Albert Museum, Museum of London, National Portrait Gallery, Wallace Collection, Tate Britain, Whitechapel Gallery, Serpentine Galleries, Wellcome Collection. Note: these visits are subject to change.
This module is rich in theory from consumer studies, psychology and sociology explaining why consumers behave the way they do and how marketers can use this information. Both customer and organisational decision-making processes are explored.
This module explores London and its criminal areas from the earliest times; changing nature of London criminal ‘underworld’ from modernity to late modernity; notorious criminal families as well as colourful underworld characters will be explored. Finally, the emergence of specialised law enforcement agencies to deal with this newly discovered threat will also be considered.
This module gives an overview of the marketing function and some insight into its practice and associated ethical issues. Examining the range of uses of marketing in different types of organisations, students become familiar with investigating the overall socio-economic and business contexts in which marketers operate. The module introduces themes that will be developed in subsequent modules, such as consumer and organisational buyer behaviour and some of the ‘tools’ available to marketers.
The module offers students the opportunity to learn how the global economies work and the general context in which the business organisations operate. The students will analyse the purpose, structures and ethical and environmental constraints faced by organisations across different industries. At the same time students will study the cultural differences within and between business organisations and as part of learning process will develop research, teamwork and communication skills.
Creating and managing successful brands is a source of competitive advantage to modern organizations. This module provides students with the fundamental understanding of brands, brand positioning and brand portfolio management. It engages students by practical demonstration of the effective use of marketing and branding tools. At the heart of an effective brand strategy, is its seamless integration with the marketing mix. A successful brand plan does not only address how the brand will be communicated but also how it will be protected.
Site visits: Students will visit the Museum of Brands and the Peckham Market. Note: these visits are subject to change.
This module provides an interdisciplinary perspective on sex, sexuality and gender in London from 1880 to the present. Taking approaches from history, sociology, law, politics and literature, it covers topics such as Victorian sex scandals, the gendering of public space; masculinities and femininities; the impact of the law; Queer London; ‘Women’s Work’; the Swinging Sixties’ and ‘sexual liberation’; the making of cultures of sexuality in Soho and policing sexuality in Central London.
This module is an introduction to the visual culture of London, including painting, architecture, photography and contemporary media. Students will visit the major art galleries to examine how art works, exhibitions and cultural organisations can be understood within wider social contexts. The sessions also include museums and historical sites. The classes will explore how these institutions reveal the complex cultural identity and history of London.
Site visits: typical visits include the British Museum, Tate Modern, Victoria and Albert Museum, Museum of London, National Portrait Gallery, Wallace Collection, Tate Britain, Whitechapel Gallery, Serpentine Galleries, Wellcome Collection. Note: these visits are subject to change.
This module places communities of colour, often marginalised, at the very centre of London’s history from the Tudors to today. It explores the long and rich history of black and brown communities in London, from immigrant communities originating from Africa, South-East Asia and the Caribbean, to colonial and African-American soldiers in the modern period. In doing so, it raises important question about race, diversity and multi-culturalism. It looks at questions of exclusion and racism; agency and activism; diversity and multi-culturalism. Crucially, it shows students how black and brown communities have shaped – and continue to shape – London.
This module examines both the impact of climate change on cultural expression, and of cultural texts on our attitudes towards the environment. To facilitate these two perspectives, the module intersperses weeks on contemporary climate fiction (cli-fi) with weeks on other, broader texts, from ancient to modern: theatre, visual art, music and cinema. The module will equip students with an ecocritical vocabulary and the facility and opportunity to employ that vocabulary across a range of media and forms.
This course examines London as the historical setting for monarchy and national ceremonial. As such the course considers Royalty’s central place in British life and examines how its purpose and function have changed over the centuries. It also investigates Royalty’s influence on British history and society and its impact on government, culture and science. Finally the course will consider how the monarchy has adapted – and continues to adapt – to changing times and how critics react to it.
Site visits: as a part of the module, students will be visiting the British Museum, The British Library, National Portrait Gallery, The Museum of London, Imperial War Museum. The students will also tour important royal sites in London. Note: these visits are subject to change.
The module explores the Ripper murders, social history of the East End, London in the late Victorian era, the representation of the killings in the media, in film and literature, the historiography of the Ripper murders.
Site visits: students will visit the Museum of London, Tate Britain, The Royal London Hospital, The Metropolitan Police Heritage Centre, Sir John Soane’s Museum, The Bishopsgate Institute, the Museum of London Docklands. The students will also go on a walking tour to ‘map’ the Ripper murders and get to grips with the geography of the East End. Note: these visits are subject to change.
London has both shaped and been shaped by the history and memory of the Holocaust, whether from the arrival of Jewish children in Waterloo Station in 1943, to the plans in 2021 to build a major Holocaust memorial next to Westminster Parliament. In this module, students will learn about the history and memory of the Holocaust through the sites and memories in London, and in doing so understand how the Holocaust is entangled with global sites, identities and memories. They will think critically about how history tells us not only about the past, but also about the present.
This module provides an interdisciplinary perspective on sex, sexuality and gender in London from 1880 to the present. Taking approaches from history, sociology, law, politics and literature, it covers topics such as Victorian sex scandals, the gendering of public space; masculinities and femininities; the impact of the law; Queer London; ‘Women’s Work’; the Swinging Sixties’ and ‘sexual liberation’; the making of cultures of sexuality in Soho and policing sexuality in Central London.
This module is an introduction to the visual culture of London, including painting, architecture, photography and contemporary media. Students will visit the major art galleries to examine how art works, exhibitions and cultural organisations can be understood within wider social contexts. The sessions also include museums and historical sites. The classes will explore how these institutions reveal the complex cultural identity and history of London.
Site visits: typical visits include the British Museum, Tate Modern, Victoria and Albert Museum, Museum of London, National Portrait Gallery, Wallace Collection, Tate Britain, Whitechapel Gallery, Serpentine Galleries, Wellcome Collection. Note: these visits are subject to change.
This module places communities of colour, often marginalised, at the very centre of London’s history from the Tudors to today. It explores the long and rich history of black and brown communities in London, from immigrant communities originating from Africa, South-East Asia and the Caribbean, to colonial and African-American soldiers in the modern period. In doing so, it raises important question about race, diversity and multi-culturalism. It looks at questions of exclusion and racism; agency and activism; diversity and multi-culturalism. Crucially, it shows students how black and brown communities have shaped – and continue to shape – London.
This module is rich in theory from consumer studies, psychology and sociology explaining why consumers behave the way they do and how marketers can use this information. Both customer and organisational decision-making processes are explored.
This module aims to provide students with the opportunity to engage with a range of topics and issues in psychology that relate to growing up and living in or visiting a large global city such as London, England. It will bring together research and theory from a number of areas of psychology including social psychology, health psychology, cognitive psychology and forensic psychology. Topics include: Stress & Wellbeing; Crime & Aggression; Loneliness, Pro-social Behaviour and Resilience. Lectures will discuss recent research and seminars will provide students with practical activities, visualisation through documentaries and guided discussions related to each topic.
Site visits: students will visit the Museum of London. Note: site visits are subject to change.
This module examines both the impact of climate change on cultural expression, and of cultural texts on our attitudes towards the environment. To facilitate these two perspectives, the module intersperses weeks on contemporary climate fiction (cli-fi) with weeks on other, broader texts, from ancient to modern: theatre, visual art, music and cinema. The module will equip students with an ecocritical vocabulary and the facility and opportunity to employ that vocabulary across a range of media and forms.
COVID Safe Travel
The health and safety of our students is our highest priority. We take our duty of care for our students, their families and our Australian University partners seriously. For all of our program locations, we have developed a site-specific COVID-19 risk matrix and risk management and emergency response plans so that health and safety response protocols are monitored, managed and communicated.
In preparation for your overseas program, it’s important that you carefully read and understand information related to COVID-19 Travel Safety and Insurance Requirements.
CISaustralia monitors Smartraveller and reliable news feeds to keep up to date with the latest COVID information and any associated travel restrictions and entry requirements for all destinations where we have programs. Due to the constantly evolving COVID-19 situation, Government travel advice can change quickly. For the most up to date information on the United Kingdom, visit the Smartraveller website.
Excursions
As part of your program, you will have the option to take part in the University of Westminster’s social program (at an additional fee). Included in this program are visits to the theatre, a weekend trip outside of London, and other local activities – there’s always something for everyone no matter what your interests are! The social program is a fantastic way to meet other students on the program while making the most of being in London. Exact activities included in the social program change year on year.
Session 1, 2024
- 19 June, 2024 – Theatre Evening (Mamma Mia)
- 22 June, 2024 – Bath & Stonehenge
- 28 June, 2024 – Warner Bros Studio Tour The Making of Harry Potter & Oxford
- 2 July, 2024 – London Eye
Session 2, 2024
- 10 July, 2024 – Theatre Evening (Wicked)
- 13 July, 2024 – Windsor and Cotswolds
- 19 July, 2024 – Warner Bros Studio Tour The Making of Harry Potter & Oxford
- 23 July, 2024 – Evening River Cruise with Live Entertainment
Please note: students selecting both the session 1 and session 2 social programme package will only attend the Warner Bros Studio Tour The Making of Harry Potter & Oxford once, in either session 1 or session 2. This will be allocated according to availability nearer to the time.
Here are a few additional places you might like to visit during your time in England:
Oxford
Tour the historic University town which is filled with buildings from every architectural period since the Saxons. Enjoy shopping, theatres, beautiful gardens, parks, cathedrals and museums.
Stonehenge
Stonehenge is a must-see when in England. Explore the incredible stone formations which have become one of the world’s most recogniseable sites.
Houses of Parliament
The heart of British politics is seated in the Houses of Parliament, situated in the Palace of Westminster right next to the River Thames.
Big Ben
The name actually refers to one of the five bells that hang at the top of the famous clock tower, named Elizabeth Tower. The buildings adjoining the tower form the seat of the British Parliament; the House of Lords and the House of Commons. With more than 1,100 rooms and 100 staircases, the palace is certainly extravagant and well worth a visit.
Liverpool
Sample some of the area’s best modern restaurants and wine bars. Liverpool’s art galleries and museums are a great place to find out all about the city’s impressive musical, sport (come on ‘The Reds’! LFC) and maritime history, not to mention the city was the birthplace of The Beatles in 1960.
Windsor Castle
Visit the Queen’s official residence. This majestic castle will take your breath away.
In addition, some great day trips include:
- London bus tour
- Jack the Ripper Walking Tour
- Bus Tour of Cambridge – absolutely breathtaking!
- Introduction to Camden Market with an optional pub lunch and Hidden Pubs of London Walking Tour
- Tour of the Benjamin Franklin House
- Kings, Queens, Politics and Power Walking tour which starts in New Scotland Yard
Location
London is the capital city of England and the United Kingdom. With an estimated 8.7 million residents, London is the most populous region, urban zone and metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the third most populous city in Europe. Standing on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its founding by the Romans who named it Londinium.
The University of Westminster is located in the West End district of London. Known for its incredible theatre and film halls – West End is also home to some of London’s major tourist attractions and best shopping opportunities. West End is a buzzing hub for all things relating to art, fun nightlife, great food, fashion and film.
The London Underground (subway) makes navigating this big city easy and manageable. It is the oldest underground railway in the world, and combined with London’s train and bus systems, it makes everything accessible in minutes.
The University
How many people can say they’ve studied in one of the world’s most urban campuses? Located right in the middle of the action, the University is close to the River Thames and other major tourist attractions including Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, the Globe Theatre, Parliament and the British Museum! Warning: friends & family members must be prepared to receive constant photo updates because there’s so much for you to see and do.
The University of Westminster has an impressive history going back over 165 years and is one of the largest universities in the UK. Situated in the centre of London, it has a student body that reflects the diversity of the city itself, with nearly 5,000 international students from more than 150 countries.
The University has been hosting international students for a very long time, and the academic and support staff have a wealth of experience teaching and supporting international students. The University recently received the Times Higher Education Award for ‘Outstanding Support for International Students.’
The school is broken up into four campuses that have high-quality learning resource centres, music and TV studios, libraries and computer facilities. The University is globally renowned for having excellent academics, research, and faculty.
As a CISaustralia student, you will receive outstanding support – from academic advising to personal and cultural counselling. On-site student services make life in the big city easy to adapt to, and in no time you will be making friends from all over the world! At the same time, you’ll have all the freedom you need to explore one of the best cities in the world and make it your home.
Accommodation
During your July in London program, you will have the choice to stay in one of two University residence halls, both of which are situated close to the public transport system, and are within walking distance to an Underground Tube stop. Both options provide single bedrooms and are self-catered, so you will use the kitchens to prepare your meals.
Each of the student halls offer:
- Single bedrooms with standard, single bed
- Spacious common rooms
- TV
- Wireless internet access
- Kitchen (including stove, fridge, microwave, kettle, toaster and basic utensils)
- Bedding and linens (sheets, blanket, pillow) and a towel included
- Location close to supermarkets, stores, pubs and restaurants
Alexander Fleming Hall
Located near the Old Street Tube station about a mile from Liverpool Street Station, Alexander Fleming Hall is situated in a fashionable and lively area of east London – an area known for its great nightlife! The hall is on the edge of the Square Mile (the City: the original and most historic part of London), and tourist attractions such as St Paul’s Cathedral, the Barbican and the law courts are within walking distance.
The residence is made up of 3 separate, low-rise blocks, all with their own lobby. Apartments made up of 4, 6 or 8 single rooms are equipped with a newly refurbished kitchen and 2-3 recently refurbished bathrooms. Each bedroom has its own washbasin, while the residence itself has a local launderette that is open to members of the public.
Alexander Fleming Hall fills up quickly, and rooms are allocated on a first come, first served basis. If a student is not able to be allocated a room in Alexander Fleming Hall, they will be placed in Harrow Hall (no additional fee).
Harrow Hall
Designed to harmonise with the environment, the on-campus complex offers exciting accommodation consisting of self-contained units arranged in small, purpose-built, low-rise blocks, all surrounded by shrubbery and green lawns. A short bus ride takes you into Harrow and its lively town centre, where students can find a wide range of shops, an art centre and a multiplex cinema. Baker Street is only 20 minutes away, making it easy to access central London. Additionally, the campus location provides an easy escape from the hustle and bustle of the city, allowing you to visit the picturesque country villages and towns of the Home Counties.
Each unit has its own front door, lobby and cluster single bedrooms with en-suite facilities. There are also double units, as well as twin-bedded rooms for those who will share. The campus was specially designed to give easy access to those with physical disabilities, and some of the rooms have facilities converted for wheelchair use.
NOTE: Students are advised to accept their place on the program, pay deposits and provide any additional documentation as soon as possible to secure their chosen accommodation. Accommodation allocation is first come, first served, based on when students have provided all of their information and documentation for enrolment in addition to their program deposit. If demand for accommodation exceeds the on-campus accommodation capacity, suitable external options will be explored to ensure all students have a place to stay.
Program Fee & Dates
| Session 1: June-July 2025 (3 weeks) | |
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| Note: There is a minimum class size for each course. If the minimum class size is not met, the class may not be offered. For this reason, we strongly recommend you have backup subjects in mind (and approved by your university if you are applying for academic credit). For more information, please contact your CISaustralia Program Advisor. | |
| Application Deadline | 23 April 2025 |
| Arrival Date | 14 June 2025 |
| Departure Date | 05 July 2025 |
| Application Fee | A$ 95 |
| Program Fee | A$ 7,899 - 8,599 |
| OS-HELP | A$ 7,921 |
| Session 2: July 2025 (3 weeks) | |
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| Note: There is a minimum class size for each course. If the minimum class size is not met, the class may not be offered. For this reason, we strongly recommend you have backup subjects in mind (and approved by your university if you are applying for academic credit). For more information, please contact your CISaustralia Program Advisor. | |
| Application Deadline | 01 May 2025 |
| Arrival Date | 05 July 2025 |
| Departure Date | 26 July 2025 |
| Application Fee | A$ 95 |
| Program Fee | A$ 7,899 - 8,599 |
| OS-HELP | A$ 7,921 |
| Sessions 1 and 2: June-July 2025 (6 weeks) | |
|---|---|
| Note: There is a minimum class size for each course. If the minimum class size is not met, the class may not be offered. For this reason, we strongly recommend you have backup subjects in mind (and approved by your university if you are applying for academic credit). For more information, please contact your CISaustralia Program Advisor. | |
| Application Deadline | 23 April 2025 |
| Arrival Date | 14 June 2025 |
| Departure Date | 26 July 2025 |
| Application Fee | A$ 95 |
| Program Fee | A$ 13,599 - 14,999 |
| OS-HELP | A$ 7,921 |
Program fees include the following:
- CISaustralia support services before and during the program
- Academic advising
- Financial advice
- Assistance with travel arrangements
- Pre-departure guide and session
- Airport pick-up (on specified program arrival date within designated arrival times)
- Westminster University official orientation
- Accommodation (residence halls)*
- Tuition fees
- Social Program (if selected for an additional fee)
- Program risk matrix and COVID-19 risk assessment
- Risk Management and Emergency Response Plan
- CISaustralia 24/7 on-site support – Site Director
- Westminster University official transcript
- CISaustralia Certificate of Participation (available on request)
*Accommodation: Students have two choices of accommodation. Alexander Fleming Hall fills up quickly, and rooms are allocated on a first come, first served basis. If a student is not able to be allocated a room in Alexander Fleming Hall, they will be placed in Harrow Hall (no additional rate). Students are advised to accept their place on the program, pay deposits and provide any additional documentation as soon as possible to secure their chosen accommodation. Accommodation allocation is based on when students have provided all of their information and documentation for enrolment in addition to their program deposit.
Please be advised that the University of Westminster requires a student’s official transcript when considering applicants for their Summer School. Ordering an official transcript from a university can take up to a few weeks. Students applying near or on the program’s application deadline should plan to have their official transcript on hand.
What is not included:
- Program application fee
- International Student Identity Card
- Flights (CISaustralia will however provide travel guidance and support via our formal travel partner)
- Medical insurance
- Travel insurance
- Visa fees
- Vaccinations (if required)
- Meals (unless mentioned above)
- Extra travel/excursions (other than those mentioned above)
Dates are for reference only and are subject to change. Please do not book flights until you have received the confirmed dates in your acceptance paperwork.
CISaustralia reserves the right to alter fees at any time due to currency fluctuations and/or fee changes made by our partner universities.
