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COURSE HIGHLIGHTS

Location: London University, Cambridge University

Academic: Learn International Politics and International Relations through hands on lessons and projects

Industry link: visit of Houses Of Parliament

Outcome: Enhance your CV, academic broadening and knowledge, gain motivation and discover "yourself"

Awards: Certificate, report and full credit transcript awarded upon completion of the course

Tutors: Highly Qualified Tutors, Specialists In Their Field, Educated At Top Universities

Social Programme: Exciting Social Programme Including 3 Coach Trips

DATES, FEES & AVAILABILITY 2024

4 WEEK COURSE

Choose 2 different courses and / or locations.

Dates 2024

FEES

Residential: £10,350

Non-Residential: £8,595

6 WEEK COURSE

Choose 2-3 different courses and / or locations.

Dates 2024

FEES

Residential: £14,450

Non-Residential: £12,825

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International Politics and International Relations Field trip 2024

Visit Houses of Parliament

Learn about London's International Politics.


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Exciting International Politics and International Relations Workshops


 

International Politics & Relations Summer School for 18 to 24 year olds

Updated: September 9, 2023

The world is interconnected and Lite Regal Education is one of the leading schools to bring you a summer course which is credit bearing in International Politics & International Relations. It is an ideal course for those aged 18 - 24 and from the UK or abroad who are interested in changing the world as global citizens and of course interested in Global Politics and Global Foreign Affairs. International politics is the study of politics between states and how representatives or officials of those states try to negotiate and play power politics in order to dictate and try to negotiate agreement that have their own national interests at heart. It is in essence the interplay and negotiation of international law and treaties between state actors. International Relations is the study of the world politics and the areas of relationships that exist between these counties. Taught a minimum of 30+ hours a week students from all over the world will study with a top teacher and through related field visits, study and workshops learn about and discuss interesting global topics – climate change, terrorism, foreign trade.

Academic Information

This course is aimed at 18 - 24 year olds from the UK or abroad who are interested in making a change to world and to the country they live in. They should be interested politics, economics. Students will learn how to be global leaders and ambassadors and how to debate and become confident in talking about foreign and domestic policies and how to improve the world we live in for the better of all citizens. Students will discuss foreign and domestic affairs, law and how students can achieve the desired goal for the benefit of their countries, citizens and government. The course will concentrate on international politics and international relations. It is ideally suited to those students from UK and abroad who would like to learn about world politics  - politics and foreign affairs of the Middle East, USA, China, Russia will be covered.

Students will be taught international politics and international relations though exciting and innovative workshops, engaging lessons and tutorials. They will mix with students from all over 80+ countries. At the end of the course each student will need to present a graduation project and this will be a case study of a particular political or international relations topic close to their heart. (For example migration, human rights issues, climate change).

Course Content

The course will include:

  • An introduction to the academic study and syllabus of International Politics IP and International Relations IR
  • What is IR and IP, and how can the study of this shape and improve the world we live in
  • Introduction to International Relations, introduction to Political Theory, introduction to Public Administration, introduction to Public Policy
  • Current issues in International Relations and a study into the current schools of thought of International Relations
  • Examine the philosophical traditions, ethical debates, and concepts of service that emerge from different schools of thought in International Relations
  • A look into the role of the UN, WTO (World Trade Organisation), and the Red Cross and its impact on countries and its citizens both at a domestic and international level
  • Post communism politics in Russia
  • International migration
  • Understanding US foreign policy : tradition power and transformation
  • Diplomacy on the ground: case studies and the challenges of representing your country
  • International humanitarian law
  • International Relations and Foreign Affairs in maintaining dominance on the world stage - an analysis in the foreign policies of United States, China, Russia and Middle East
  • Security issues
  • Climate change – study into the governance of climate change - what governments, business and communities and state actors are doing or not doing
  • A study into the Paris Agreement which pledges to keep temperatures between 1.5 and 2 and the climate change activist teenager Greta Grunberg
  • Graduation project -a project must be chosen to discuss in front of the class, teacher. A case study to be chosen from the students own personal subject choice of International Relations or International Politics modules

Possible Careers

Student Background

Students on this course come from all over the world. The number of students is capped at 10 per session to allow in depth learning and discussions. Majority of students will be from the UK, USA, France, China and other Asian countries, Germany, Lebanon, Russia, Brazil, Oman and UAE and other Middle Eastern countries.

Possible Careers

International Politic and International Relations will allow students to become more confident in debating and learning the skilful art of negotiation and diplomacy and students aged 18-24 considering to study the subject at University can work in the future in:

  • Diplomacy and Diplomatic Services
  • Foreign Services
  • United Nations
  • World Health Organisation
  • Policy Analysis
  • Journalism
  • Business
  • Intelligence Service / Agent
  • Human Rights Advocate
  • Ambassadors For Your Country

Course Objectives

What you will expect to learn in this course:

  • Learn to gain confidence in expressing and voicing your own ideas in International Politics or International Relations
  • Increase your knowledge and self-awareness in concepts and ideas and in the differing schools of thought in International Politics and International Relations
  • Gain invaluable knowledge
  • Become a global leader and ambassador and learn public speaking skills
  • Learn time management, self study, discipline and how critical are research skills– necessary to succeed in the future
  • Lean to be a critical thinker and how to rebut and understand arguments

Outside classroom

The LITE Regal Summer School isn’t all about work! Our dedicated Events Team has created an exciting action packed social programme to complement your studies to ensure you have as much fun as possible, make friends and get the most out of your stay with us.

Please visit our activities page for more details: Cambridge  London

Cultural Excursions

Excursions take a full advantage of an excellent transport network both from London and Cambridge, giving you a real taste of life in England.
Destinations can include: Harry Potter World, Windsor Castle & Eton College, Oxford, Brighton, Chessington World of Adventure.

After School Activities

There is so much going on in London and Cambridge and we don’t think you’ll be bored. After classes you’ll have a range of activities to enjoy too.
Here are a few examples of the kind of activities you might have the opportunity to enjoy this summer:
visiting London Eye, Madame Tussauds or the famous Houses of Parliament, film nights, punting down the river, visiting a West End Theatre, themed parties, sports including tennis, swimming, dancing and many more.

Free Time

We understand that students will want some free time to relax, attend to personal administration and contact their families. Some free time will be provided for rest and relaxation, however, we believe the most valuable experience to the student is a fully immersive, packed programme of activities and so students should expect to be engaged in team activities for the majority of time.

Timetable

Week one

12 - 4.30pm Arrival at Campus

Collect your welcome pack and ID card. Move to your room and unpack. Meet with other students. Tea & coffee for parents.

5pm - 6pm Welcome Reception

summer school Cambridge campus Welcome presentation by the Programme Director. Introduction of the Academic Staff.

6pm - 7.30pm Dinner

Three-course dinner included at the college dinning hall.

7.30pm - 10.30pm Icebraker Activities

Meet your Counsellors and get to know each other.

10.30pm - 11pm Curfew

Lights out.

7.30am - 9am Breakfast

Breakfast at college dinning hall. Get prepared for a day ahead. Walk to the classroom.

9am - 10.30am Morning Lessons

Introduction to your chosen subject.

10.30am - 11am Break

Time for tea, coffee or other refreshments.

11am - 12.30pm Morning Lessons

Lessons in your chosen subject delivered by expert tutors.

12.30pm - 1.30pm Lunch Break

Lunch at the college dinning hall. Lunch is included for all LITE Regal students.

1.30pm - 3.30pm Afternoon Workshop

Workshop session in your chosen subject delivered by expert tutors.

4pm - 6pm Introduction Tours

Get introduced to the town, visiting famous landmarks.

6pm - 7.30pm Dinner

Three-course dinner included in the college dinning hall.

7.30pm - 10.30pm Treasure Hunt, Board Games

summer school students on treasure hunt in Cambridge You will be taken into street on the fact finding and creative treasure hunt or stay on campus to play various board games. Our Counsellors provide a range of activities each evening. For more options please see our activities pages in Cambridge or London.

10.30pm - 11pm Curfew

Lights out.

7.30am - 9am Breakfast

Breakfast at college dinning hall. Get prepared for a day ahead. Walk to the classroom.

9am - 10.30am Morning Lessons

Morning lessons to your chosen subject delivered by expert tutors.

10.30am - 11am Break

Time for tea, coffee or other refreshments.

11am - 12.30pm Morning Lessons

Business course Summer School Morning lessons in your chosen subject delivered by expert tutors.

12.30pm - 1.30pm Lunch Break

Lunch at the college dinning hall. Lunch is included for all LITE Regal students.

2pm - 6pm Tours of Kings College, Fencing Session, Volleyball

Our Counsellors provide a range of activities each afternoon. For more options please see our activities pages in Cambridge or London.

6pm - 7.30pm Dinner

Three-course dinner included in the college dinning hall.

7.30pm - 10.30pm Shakespeare Festival, Archimedes and His Bath Workshop

See Shakespeare come to life in the college gardens or join our science workshop. Our Counsellors provide a range of activities each evening. For more options please see our activities pages in Cambridge or London.

10.30pm - 11pm Curfew

Lights out.

7.30am - 9am Breakfast

Breakfast at college dinning hall. Get prepared for a day ahead. Walk to the classroom.

9am - 10.30am Morning Lessons

Morning lessons in your chosen subject delivered by expert tutors.

10.30am - 11am Break

Time for tea, coffee or other refreshments.

11am - 12.30pm Morning Lessons

Morning lessons in your chosen subject delivered by expert tutors.

12.30pm - 1.30pm Lunch Break

Lunch at the college dinning hall. Lunch is included for all LITE Regal students.

1.30pm - 3.30pm Afternoon Workshop

Workshop session in your chosen subject delivered by expert tutors.

4pm - 6pm Punting Down The River

summer schools students punting in Cambridge Punt tour through the college backs. Our Counsellors provide a range of activities each afternoon. For more options please see our activities pages in Cambridge or London.

6pm - 7.30pm Dinner

Three-course dinner included in the college dinning hall.

7.30pm - 10.30pm Disco, Cinema Night

Dance the night away or watch the latest movie blockbusters. Our Counsellors provide a range of activities each evening. For more options please see our activities pages in Cambridge or London.

10.30pm - 11pm Curfew

Lights out.

7.30am - 9am Breakfast

Breakfast at college dinning hall. Get prepared for a day ahead. Walk to the classroom.

9am - 10.30am Morning Lessons

Morning lessons to your chosen subject delivered by expert tutors.

10.30am - 11am Break

Time for tea, coffee or other refreshments.

11am - 12noon Morning Lessons

Morning lessons in your chosen subject delivered by expert tutors.

12.noon - 1pm Lunch Break

Lunch at the college dinning hall. Lunch is included for all LITE Regal students.

1pm - 10.30pm Cultural Excursion To Oxford

summer school students visiting Oxford Explore the famous Oxford University, visit huge range of museums and famous landmarks. Dinner in restaurant in Oxford.

10.30pm - 11pm Curfew

Lights out.

7.30am - 9am Breakfast

Breakfast at college dinning hall. Get prepared for a day ahead. Walk to the classroom.

9am - 10.30am Morning Lessons

Morning lessons in your chosen subject delivered by expert tutors.

10.30am - 11am Break

Time for tea, coffee or other refreshments.

11am - 12.30pm Morning Lessons

Morning lessons in your chosen subject delivered by expert tutors.

12.30pm - 1.30pm Lunch Break

Lunch at the college dinning hall. Lunch is included for all LITE Regal students.

1.30pm - 3.30pm Afternoon Workshop

Best Summer School UK Workshop session in your chosen subject delivered by expert tutors.

4pm - 6pm Cambridge University Botanic Gardens, Tennis

Discover plants from all over the world, or enjoy a game of tennis with expert coach. Our Counsellors provide a range of activities each afternoon. For more options please see our activities pages in Cambridge or London.

6pm - 7.30pm Dinner

Three-course dinner included in the college dinning hall.

7.30pm - 10.30pm Show Your Talent, Salsa

Learn some Latin moves from industry professionals, or participate in the talent show. Our Counsellors provide a range of activities each evening. For more options please see our activities pages in Cambridge or London.

10.30pm - 11pm Curfew

Lights out.

7.30am - 9am Breakfast

Breakfast at college dinning hall. Get prepared for a day ahead. Walk to the classroom.

9am - 6pm Full Day Trip To Windsor Castle

summer school students visiting Windsor Castle Visit the oldest and largest inhabited castle in the world. For further options please see our activities pages in Cambridge or London.

6pm - 7.30pm Dinner

Three-course dinner included in the college dinning hall.

7.30pm - 10.30pm Observe The Stars, Quiz Night

Visit the Institute of Astronomy and learn more about the Universe, or test your knowledge in our quiz night. Our Counsellors provide a range of activities each evening. For more options please see our activities pages in Cambridge or London.

10.30pm - 11pm Curfew

Lights out.

Week two

7.30am - 9am Breakfast

Breakfast at college dinning hall.

9am - 12.30am Free Time

Work on your assignments, explore the town in groups.

12.30pm - 1.30pm Lunch Break

Lunch at the college dinning hall. Lunch is included for all LITE Regal students.

1.30pm - 6pm Free Time, Creative Workshops, Attend Local Festival

summer school students enjoying festival Enjoy free time with your new friends, do some arts and crafts or join our Counsellors at local festival.

6pm - 7.30pm Dinner

Three-course dinner included in the college dinning hall.

7.30pm - 10.30pm Ice Cream, Barbecue

Trip to an ice cream parlour, or barbecue in the gardens. Our Counsellors provide a range of activities each evening. For more options please see our activities pages in Cambridge or London.

10.30pm - 11pm Curfew

Lights out.

7.30am - 9am Breakfast

Breakfast at college dinning hall. Get prepared for a day ahead. Walk to the classroom.

9am - 10.30am Morning Lessons

Morning lessons in your chosen subject delivered by expert tutors.

10.30am - 11am Break

Time for tea, coffee or other refreshments.

11am - 12.30pm Morning Lessons

Morning lessons in your chosen subject delivered by expert tutors.

12.30pm - 1.30pm Lunch Break

Lunch at the college dinning hall. Lunch is included for all LITE Regal students.

1.30pm - 3.30pm Afternoon Workshop

Workshop session in your chosen subject delivered by expert tutors.

4pm - 6pm Afternoon Tea At Orchard Gardens, Rounders

Enjoy the British pastime of afternoon tea, tuck into scones with clotted cream and strawberry jam or play a game of rounders in the college grounds. Our Counsellors provide a range of afternoon activities each day. For more options please see our activities pages in Cambridge or London.

6pm - 7.30pm Dinner

Three-course dinner included in the college dinning hall.

7.30pm - 10.30pm Ghost Tour, Zumba

Spend an evening regaling spooky tales from the University colleges and streets of Cambridge, or get moving and shaking into shape with Zumba. Our Counsellors provide a range of activities each evening. For more options please see our activities pages in Cambridge or London.

10.30pm - 11pm Curfew

Lights out.

7.30am - 9am Breakfast

Breakfast at college dinning hall. Get prepared for a day ahead. Walk to the classroom.

9am - 10.30am Morning Lessons

Morning lessons to your chosen subject delivered by expert tutors.

10.30am - 11am Break

Time for tea, coffee or other refreshments.

11am - 12.30pm Morning Lessons

Morning lessons in your chosen subject delivered by expert tutors.

12.30pm - 1.30pm Lunch Break

Lunch at the college dinning hall. Lunch is included for all LITE Regal students.

2pm - 6pm Imperial War Museum Duxford, Trampolining

students excursion in summer school Visit the historic airfield and museum of aviation history, or bounce your way through the air on a bed of interconnecting trampolines. Our Counsellors provide a range of activities each afternoon. For more options please see our activities pages in Cambridge or London.

6pm - 7.30pm Dinner

Three-course dinner included in the college dinning hall.

7.30pm - 10.30pm Bowling, Drumming Workshop

Create a whole new piece of music with fellow students or put on some bowling shoes and Rock-n-Bowl the night away. Our Counsellors provide a range of activities each evening. For more options please see our activities pages in Cambridge or London.

10.30pm - 11pm Curfew

Lights out.

7.30am - 9am Breakfast

Breakfast at college dinning hall. Get prepared for a day ahead. Walk to the classroom.

9am - 10.30am Morning Lessons

Morning lessons in your chosen subject delivered by expert tutors.

10.30am - 11am Break

Time for tea, coffee or other refreshments.

11am - 12.30pm Morning Lessons

Morning lessons in your chosen subject delivered by expert tutors.

12.30pm - 1.30pm Lunch Break

Lunch at the college dinning hall. Lunch is included for all LITE Regal students.

1.30pm - 3.30pm Afternoon Workshop

Workshop session in your chosen subject delivered by expert tutors.

4pm - 6pm University Admissions Discussions, Fitzwilliam Museum

Our Counsellors provide a range of activities each afternoon. For more options please see our activities pages in Cambridge or London.

6pm - 7.30pm Dinner

Three-course dinner included in the college dinning hall.

7.30pm - 10.30pm LITE Regal Olympics

Our Counsellors provide a range of activities each evening. For more options please see our activities pages in Cambridge or London.

10.30pm - 11pm Curfew

Lights out.

7.30am - 9am Breakfast

Breakfast at college dinning hall. Get prepared for a day ahead.

9am - 6pm Field Visits, University Tours London Full Day Trip

Field visits relevant to your chosen subject (Google Campus, Royal Courts of Justice), visits to UCL, Imperial College, LSE, King College, followed by excursions in London.

6pm - 7.30pm Dinner

Three-course dinner in the college dining hall.

7.30pm - 10.30pm Movie Night

Relax after busy day watching latest blockbusters. Our Counsellors provide a range of activities each evening. For more options please see our activities pages in Cambridge or London.

10.30pm - 11pm Curfew

Lights out.

7.30am - 9am Breakfast

Breakfast at college dinning hall. Get prepared for a day ahead. Walk to the classroom.

9am - 10.30am Morning Lessons

Morning lessons in your chosen subject delivered by expert tutors.

10.30am - 11am Break

Time for tea, coffee or other refreshments.

11am - 12.30pm Morning Lessons

Morning lessons in your chosen subject delivered by expert tutors.

12.30pm - 1.30pm Lunch Break

Lunch at the college dinning hall. Lunch is included for all LITE Regal students.

1.30pm - 3.30pm Afternoon Workshop

Workshop session in your chosen subject delivered by expert tutors.

4pm - 6pm Graduation Ceremony

Graduation ceremony held on the campus (parents are welcome to attend). Speech from the programme director. Students present their work. Collect your certificate and academic report.

6pm - 7.30pm Dinner

Three-course dinner included in the college dinning hall.

7.30pm - 10.30pm Graduation Party

Celebrate your achievements. Spend last night with your summer school friends. Themed party.

10.30pm - 11pm Curfew

Lights out.

7.30am - 8.30am: Breakfast

Breakfast provided at college dining hall.

9am - 5pm: Departures

Say goodbye to your friends and staff. Drop offs to the airports.

Accommodation

You will be accommodated in one of the Cambridge or London University of  College campuses. You will be allocated a room, usually Single Ensuite room although sharing or twin rooms can be requested from our Accommodation officer. Typically students will be accommodated on single-sex corridors or floors, with staff members and mentors always available on site. Living all together is a great way to make friends and sample the university lifestyle, as the welcoming environment allows you to develop a sense of community.

Breakfast and lunch is served and eaten in the College dining hall, which provides a bright and comfortable space for communal meals. Students will enjoy a varied and healthy diet: all meals are freshly prepared and special diets can be catered for with advance notice. A three-course dinner is provided daily either in the College dining hall, or in various restaurants as part of the social programme.

Safety and Security on Campus

Students will be overseen by our course leaders and residential staff to classes and activities, who ensure that students are looked after pastorally and socially during their programme and are available to assist students at any time of the day or night.

All students will be issued with emergency contact details for staff members and will be given a full safety briefing on arrival.

Student welfare

LITE Regal Summer School offers a safe and secure environment that is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by our friendly and professional team. We have a dedicated team of Managers, Teachers and College Mentors. The welfare of our students is our main priority at all times and our staff specialise in the pastoral care of older teenagers.

Management Team

Our Management team is headed by the College Principal, who takes responsibility for the daily running of the college, and supervises the Academic Programme. The Social & Welfare Manager takes charge of the Social Programme and is supported by a team of College Mentors, who ensure everyone is happy, safe and having fun.

Working together, our Managers ensure that every aspect of the college runs smoothly, safely and offers every student the chance to participate fully.

College Mentors

Our Mentors are key members of staff who support and assist our students within the college accommodation and throughout the Social Programme. Our team of College Mentors work with our Social & Welfare Manager in organising the college’s social events and excursions, as well as accompanying students into campuses and during day trips. They are approachable and caring, ensuring that all students get involved in the life of the college.

Eligibility

Students on the International Politics & International Relations 18-24 course:

  • must be aged 18-24 before 1st September 2024 (if you are unsure of the age criteria entry please contact our registration team)
  • must show enthusiasm for  Politics
  • must be fluent or near-fluent English language speakers – if you are unsure whether your English level is suitable for this programme, please contact our registration team
  • must show motivation for attending the programme and participate in terms of attendance at lessons, meals and events

What's included

The cost of one LITE Regal Summer School programme is £5,495 and includes the following:

Tuition

  • Over 40 Hours Of Tuition Over Two Weeks
  • All Course Materials
  • Guest Lectures And Industry Visits
  • Academic Reports And Certificates

Social programme

  • Wide Range Of Afternoon & Evening Activities
  • 3 Coach Excursions To Various Parts Of UK
  • Graduation Party

Living

  • Accommodation On The University Campus
  • Breakfast, Lunch And Dinner
  • Free WiFi (subject to availability)
  • Bed Linen & Towels Provided

Plus

  • LITE Regal Welcome Pack
  • T-Shirt
  • Souvenir

How To Apply

Applying online is the fastest way to secure your place on one of our courses. Please note that a deposit of 15% of course fees or full payment is required when submitting your online application. We cannot process the application until at least the deposit has been received. If for any reason we cannot offer you a place, any fees you have paid will be refunded.

As the places are limited we recommend you to settle the remaining balance for your course as soon as possible. The remaining balance is due no later than 60 days prior to the start of the course.

Please click the link below to get started with your application: You will need to select the course(s) and dates you wish to study with us.

Apply Online Now

If you would like to, you can apply for one of our courses via paper application form, which can be downloaded by clicking the link below. A deposit of 15% of course fees or full payment is required to accompany your application form. This can be paid by credit / debit card, bank transfer or cheque. Our bank details are provided on the form. We cannot process the application until at least the deposit has been received. If for any reason we cannot offer you a place, any fees you have paid will be refunded.

As the places are limited we recommend you to settle the remaining balance for your course as soon as possible. The remaining balance is due no later than 60 days prior to the start of the course.

Please complete the application form providing as many details as possible and send it back to us in one of the following ways:

by email to: [email protected]

by post to: LITE Regal Education, Berkeley Square House, Berkeley Square, London W1J 6BR, United Kingdom

Download Paper Application Form