{"id":3231,"date":"2021-10-13T08:52:25","date_gmt":"2021-10-13T13:52:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arch.tamu.edu.staging2.juiceboxint.com\/?page_id=3231"},"modified":"2024-09-06T16:02:45","modified_gmt":"2024-09-06T21:02:45","slug":"summer-study-abroad-in-the-united-kingdom","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.arch.tamu.edu\/academics\/study-away\/study-abroad\/summer-study-abroad-in-the-united-kingdom\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer Study Abroad in the United Kingdom"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Our study abroad programs allow you to experience life, culture and the construction industry in the United Kingdom. Led by construction science faculty, the programs are open to all upper-level construction science students. The program takes place during the<strong> summer I<\/strong> <strong>semester<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More details are available in the <a href=\"https:\/\/abroad.tamu.edu\/\">Education Abroad Portal<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"btn-wrapper \">\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"btn btn--callout\" href=\"https:\/\/tamuabroad.via-trm.com\/program_brochure\/13580\/\" target=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"far fa-long-arrow-right btn__icon-left\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t-eyebrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tConstruction Science &#8211; UK &#8211; Summer\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\n\t<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-about-the-program\">About the Program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our summer program allows you to experience the culture and construction industry in the United Kingdom over the span of five weeks. During your visit, you&#8217;ll complete upper-level coursework and travel throughout Western Europe. This program <strong>does not <\/strong>satisfy the college&#8217;s <a data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"2918\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arch.tamu.edu\/academics\/study-away\/\">semester away requirement<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The program is based in London to satisfy UK visa requirements. However, you&#8217;ll travel as a group to multiple places around Great Britain and have opportunities for individual travel to other places in the UK.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-areas-of-emphasis\">Areas of Emphasis<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Project delivery methods<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Environmental considerations&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Construction industry in Britain<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"btn-wrapper \">\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"btn \" href=\"https:\/\/tamuabroad.via-trm.com\/program_brochure\/13580\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tApply Today\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\n\t<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-summer-curriculum-nbsp\">Summer Curriculum&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>All students are required to take a total of six credit hours during the summer semester to participate in this program. Students should meet with their academic advisors to ensure they meet eligibility requirements and that the courses are degree applicable. Summer courses in the UK will include:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>COSC 331 \u2014 Field Studies in Design Philosophy | 3 credits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>COSC 463 \u2014 Introduction to Construction Law| 3 credits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>COSC 465 \u2014 Advanced Topics in Construction Law | 3 credits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>COSC 489 \u2014 Special Topics in International Construction | 3 credits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CARC 685 \u2014 Directed Studies | 3 credits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>View the Texas A&amp;M <a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.tamu.edu\/undergraduate\/architecture\/construction-science\/bs\/#programrequirementstext\">course catalog<\/a> for information about each course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faq-about-summer-study-abroad\">FAQ about Summer Study Abroad<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"accordion\">\n\t<summary class=\"accordion__summary\">\n\t\t<div class=\"accordion__summary-inner\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"t-heading-6 accordion__heading\">\n\t\t\t\tWhat are the eligibility requirements?\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"fal fa-plus accordion__icon\"><\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/summary>\n\n\t<div class=\"accordion__body t-body rte\">\n\t\t<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Open to <\/span><b>construction science majors<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> who are admitted into upper-level construction science courses at the time of departure\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2.5 cumulative GPA at time of application and until program start<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/student-rules.tamu.edu\/rule12\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Good standing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> with Texas A&amp;M University\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Must attend all program meetings<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Professor approval <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n\n\n<details class=\"accordion\">\n\t<summary class=\"accordion__summary\">\n\t\t<div class=\"accordion__summary-inner\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"t-heading-6 accordion__heading\">\n\t\t\t\tHow do I enroll in a study abroad summer semester?\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"fal fa-plus accordion__icon\"><\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/summary>\n\n\t<div class=\"accordion__body t-body rte\">\n\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Start your study abroad journey in the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/global.tamu.edu\/ea\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">education abroad portal.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n\n\n<details class=\"accordion\">\n\t<summary class=\"accordion__summary\">\n\t\t<div class=\"accordion__summary-inner\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"t-heading-6 accordion__heading\">\n\t\t\t\tDoes this satisfy the College of Architecture\u2019s semester away requirement?\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"fal fa-plus accordion__icon\"><\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/summary>\n\n\t<div class=\"accordion__body t-body rte\">\n\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">No.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n\n\n<details class=\"accordion\">\n\t<summary class=\"accordion__summary\">\n\t\t<div class=\"accordion__summary-inner\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"t-heading-6 accordion__heading\">\n\t\t\t\tHow long is the program?\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"fal fa-plus accordion__icon\"><\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/summary>\n\n\t<div class=\"accordion__body t-body rte\">\n\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The construction science summer study abroad program in the UK is five weeks long. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n\n\n<details class=\"accordion\">\n\t<summary class=\"accordion__summary\">\n\t\t<div class=\"accordion__summary-inner\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"t-heading-6 accordion__heading\">\n\t\t\t\tWill this delay my degree plan?\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"fal fa-plus accordion__icon\"><\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/summary>\n\n\t<div class=\"accordion__body t-body rte\">\n\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">No. The program allows you to complete the same coursework offered at the A&amp;M campus. You\u2019ll be taking courses over the summer, so you\u2019ll be getting ahead! <\/span><\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n\n\n<details class=\"accordion\">\n\t<summary class=\"accordion__summary\">\n\t\t<div class=\"accordion__summary-inner\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"t-heading-6 accordion__heading\">\n\t\t\t\tHow much does it cost?\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"fal fa-plus accordion__icon\"><\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/summary>\n\n\t<div class=\"accordion__body t-body rte\">\n\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Read about program costs and funding in the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/global.tamu.edu\/ea\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">education abroad portal. <\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n\n\n<details class=\"accordion\">\n\t<summary class=\"accordion__summary\">\n\t\t<div class=\"accordion__summary-inner\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"t-heading-6 accordion__heading\">\n\t\t\t\tWhat will I do during my study abroad semester? \n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"fal fa-plus accordion__icon\"><\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/summary>\n\n\t<div class=\"accordion__body t-body rte\">\n\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The program is centered on living in London. You\u2019ll complete construction science courses, as well as visit notable sites throughout the United Kingdom during your stay. Past groups have visited the U.S. Embassy and the underground transportation route Cross Rail.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n\n\n<details class=\"accordion\">\n\t<summary class=\"accordion__summary\">\n\t\t<div class=\"accordion__summary-inner\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"t-heading-6 accordion__heading\">\n\t\t\t\tAre there COVID-19 traveling restrictions? \n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"fal fa-plus accordion__icon\"><\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/summary>\n\n\t<div class=\"accordion__body t-body rte\">\n\t\t<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As of October 29, there are delays in passport processing due to COVID-19. Students should apply for their passports at least three months in advance to allow for adequate processing time. 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