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Student profile Emily Houghton

Nationality: British
Course: Drama Foundation
Where is she now? Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA), London


Improve your English through Study Abroad

The Programme

The Study Abroad programme is designed for international students aged 16+ and provides the opportunity to:

  • gain an insight into British education and culture
  • improve your English language skills using the subjects that interest you most
  • broaden your horizons by meeting and studying with students from over 60 countries
  • earn credit for studies in your home country.

Students are able to design individualised study programmes by selecting options from a wide range of subject areas. Find out more about:


Subject options

Students select specialist English language courses and up to four subjects from the areas described below.

  • Fine Art
  • Photography
  • Fashion and Textiles
  • Sculpture
  • 3-D design
  • Graphic Design
  • Contextual Studies
  • Information Technology for Artists
  • Visual Studies
  • Portfolio presentation
  • Life Drawing

If a particular subject combination is not available then the School will advise on a suitable alternative which leads to relevant pathways for building your portfolio, entry to art school or future creative careers.

For further guidance, contact a member of our experienced admissions team who will be pleased to help you.

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English Language courses

In addition to their academic subject options, students are timetabled for five hours of specialist Academic English language support per week covering speaking, listening, writing and reading as well as cultural awareness and study skills.

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Free-time activities

In addition to formal study, CSVPA offers a broad range of extra-curricular activities which provide further opportunity for personal growth and development. The range of activities includes sports, arts clubs, debating and philosophy groups (including membership of the Cambridge University Student Union Society).

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Course Dates & Fees
We offer flexibility with start dates in September, January and April and courses lasting from one to four terms. 

January to June 2009

Dates
05 January 09 - 04 April 09
20 April 09 - 20 June 09

Fees
£6,000 per term

August 2009 to June 2010

Dates
31 August 09 - 11 December 09
04 January 10 - 01 April 10
19 April 10 - 18 June 10

Fees
£7,825 per term


Please do ask for advice on the best option for you.

 

 

Accommodation
Accommodation varies from smaller, traditional Cambridge houses to larger residencies housing up to 40 students. 

All Residences are managed by full-time live-in supervisors who can help with anything from using the washing machine to getting to College.

College Residence fees until June 09
Single room, en-suite, full board:  
£2,750 per term

Single room, not en-suite, full board:  
£2,600 per term

College Residence fees from end August 09
Single room, en-suite, full board:  
£3,050 per term

Single room, not en-suite, full board:  
£2,850 per term

 

 

 



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