With four unique courses designed to challenge and inspire, our International Summer School 2025 is a fantastic opportunity to learn from industry experts, develop your portfolio and connect with like-minded students from around the world.
Hosted by our Faculty of Media & Communication, you will gain hands-on experience in one of four areas: TV production, scriptwriting, journalism and AI or computer animation and digital effects, all while exploring the stunning south coast of England.
Whether you’re looking to sharpen your skills or dive into a new creative field, our immersive summer courses are designed to inspire and empower international students to take their craft to the next level.
What you can expect
- 15 hours of class and workshop time each week
- Fun and social activities
- Organised trips to London, Stonehenge and the Jurassic Coast
- An industry visit to a British company
- Accommodation, breakfast and lunch included
- Use of relevant university facilities, including free Wi-Fi
- Airport transfers included*.
*Offered during specified time period on arrival day. If you are arriving outside this time, we are happy to arrange alternative transport with additional fees.
Keisha
Previous Summer School participant from Indonesia
I’ve gained a lot of knowledge that’s not just academic but also cultural, teamwork and other soft skills.
Francisco
Previous Summer School participant from Spain
I got to experience new cultures, meet new people, learn from professionals and discover how studying in the UK really is. I also visited really beautiful places such as small British towns, castles, forests and the Jurassic Coast.
Bournemouth and the surrounding area
Only two hours from central London by train, Bournemouth is located on the beautiful south coast of England and home to a seven-mile stretch of award-winning sandy beaches. Bournemouth is home to nightlife, international cuisine, an array of water sports and a Premier League football club. Two UNESCO World Heritage sites, the Jurassic Coast and Stonehenge, are both within easy reach.
Making friends
Bournemouth is a very lively and cosmopolitan town with lots of ways to enjoy yourself and relax away from your studies. During your time in Bournemouth we will organise activities to help you settle in and make new friends. You will have time to enjoy games on the beach, sightseeing trips to London and visit places of historical and cultural interest.
Every Friday night throughout the summer there is a free firework display over Bournemouth Pier which is an amazing sight to see.
Doris
Previous Summer School participant from China
Bournemouth is beautiful. I loved the beach - so much so that I visited almost every day after class.
This Summer School is for you if:
- You are a university student or just about to start university
- You are aged 18 years or above
- You have at least an intermediate level of English
- You want to develop your English language skills and explore the rich diversity of the UK
- You are eager to further your knowledge of a creative, media subject and develop your portfolio.
Fees
- £2,500 per course or £2,250 per course (if you are a student at one of BU’s partner institutions)
What's included in the fees?
- Tuition
- Airport transfers*
- All travel and accommodation in Bournemouth
- Breakfast and lunch plus a group dinner
- Industry visit and recreational excursions
- Use of relevant university facilities
- Wi-Fi and internet access.
*Offered during specified time period on arrival day. If you are arriving outside this time, we are happy to arrange alternative transport with additional fees.
Participants are responsible for their international airfare, travel insurance, personal expenses, visa costs and evening meals other than the group dinner. You will be sent information about how to pay fees when you have accepted the offer of a place on the course. A letter of registration will be provided for visa purposes when you have paid the full fees.
Where you will stay
You will stay in Bournemouth University accommodation with a range of catering options provided. You will have a single room with a shared shower and toilet, and shared laundry facilities are available. Broadband is available in every room and there is Wi-Fi throughout the campus.
