The Leslie Global Diaspora Foundation has been in contact with the University of Aberdeen and is pleased to announce this summer study program in Scotland. Contact Dr. Lewis Johnson at Lew.Johnson@LeslieGDF.org for more information on how the Leslie Global Diaspora Foundation can assist.
Scotland: History, Heritage and Culture Summer Programme
Program Dates: Sunday 26th July to Saturday 8th August 2026
Topics:
- Medieval and Renaissance Scotland
- Political Unions (1603 v 1707)
- Scotland and the Jacobite Cause
- The Scottish Enlightenment
- Radical Scotland
- Scottish emigration in the 19th and 20th centuries
- Scotland and Poland: from the 16th century to the 20th century
- Children and Childhood in Scotland across 19th and 20th centuries
- Balmorality? Scotland and Monarchy in the Age of Victoria
- Sport and Scottish culture and society
Details of each topic is available on the University of Aberdeen course webpage.
Entry Requirements: All applicants must be aged 18 and over.
Academic Entry Requirements: No academic entry requirements required.
English Language Entry Requirements:
Applicants will need to demonstrate that they meet the necessary English language requirements.
We will accept a Statement of Language Level Form signed by their home institution, confirming that the student’s level of English is B2 or above on the Common European Framework of Reference for languages in line with requirements for the Standard Visitor Visa.
Alternatively, we also accept any formal certification from the approved range of official qualifications listed at Undergraduate Degrees – English Requirements | Study Here | The University of Aberdeen (abdn.ac.uk).
These must have been issued within two years prior to planned commencement at Aberdeen.
Fees:
£2,000 (approximately $2,700)
Price Includes:
- Tuition
- 13 nights accommodation (uncatered) in University halls of residence.
- Leisure and Social activities
Not included:
- International travel to and from the UK.
- Transport costs to/from the University from within the UK.
- Travel or health insurance.
- Visa costs, where applicable.
- Subsistence costs
Credits: 10 University of Aberdeen academic credits.
This is roughly equivalent to 5 ECTS or 2-3 US Semester credits.
Application Deadline: Receiving applications up until March 31st 2026
For more information about our programme, please consult our Scotland History, Heritage and Culture Course Guide – 2025*.
You can also find out more about what your summer school programme might look like by viewing our Scotland: History, Heritage and Culture Timetable – 2026.*
If you have any questions about the details included here, don’t hesitate to contact us at: goabroad.incoming@abdn.ac.uk.
*For illustrative purposes only, subject to change.
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