Virtual Winter Festival of Learning is taking place between 18-29 January 2021 and offers a
wide variety of courses in Social Sciences, delivered online by
leading Cambridge academics and guest subject specialists.
- AnytimeApplication Deadline
- 5 daysDuration
- Unknown (University site)Tuition Fee149 GBP/fullTuition Fee149 GBP/fullTuition Fee
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Overview
Taught through pre-recorded video sessions and a dedicated Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), the courses are designed to introduce you to new subjects or further your studies in familiar topics.
You will have access to a number of academic resources and can engage with your Course Directors and fellow students on online forums.
Below is a selection of courses on offer.
Week One courses:
- Challenges to the global order
- An introduction to international business
- Making sense of international migration
- Philosophy, humour and the absurd
- An introduction to social psychology
- Materials and our environment: striving for sustainability
Week Two courses:
- An introduction to business economics
- The impact of social media: historical, cultural and political perspectives
- International Human rights: war, conflict and the responsibility to protect
- The psychology of adolescence: brain and behaviour
Detailed Programme Facts
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Starting in
- Good news: You can apply for this programme anytime before its start date.
Always verify the dates on the programme website.
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- Programme intensity Part-time
- Average part-time duration 5 days
- Intensity Flexible
- Duration description
Course content will normally amount to around 1.5hrs per day across the 5 days, comprising material delivered by the Course Director, reading/activities, and discussions on the course discussion forum. You may need to complete reading or any other preparation suggested in advance of the course.
- Languages
- English
- Delivery mode Online
Programme Structure
Below is a selection of courses on offer.
Week One
- Challenges to the global order
- An introduction to international business
- Making sense of international migration
- Philosophy, humour and the absurd
- An introduction to social psychology
- Materials and our environment: striving for sustainability
- An introduction to business economics
- The impact of social media: historical, cultural and political perspectives
- International Human rights: war, conflict and the responsibility to protect
- The psychology of adolescence: brain and behaviour
Lecturers
- Sir Tony Brenton
- Dr Sooter Nomhwange
- Dr Calum Nicholson
- Dr John Lawson
- Dr Alex Carter
- Dr Darshil Shah
- Mr Toby Fenwick
- Dr Saz Ahmed
English Language Requirements
You need the following IELTS score:
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Minimum required score:
6.5The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.
General Requirements
- The Virtual Winter Festival of Learning is open to students aged 18-80+.
- To ensure that all participants are able to enjoy the courses, you will need to be confident understanding and following arguments presented in written and spoken English at University level. If English is not your native language, you will need to satisfy yourself that you have an appropriate level of English language proficiency in line with the following recommended tests (achieved in the same sitting and no more than 2 years before the date of booking):
- IELTS Academic or IELTS Academic for UKVI: Overall band score of 6.5 or above (with no less than 6.5 in each of the four individual components)
- CPE (Cambridge English: Proficiency): Grade C or above or 200 points overall on the Cambridge English Scale
- CAE (Cambridge English Advanced): Grade A or B or 193 points overall on the Cambridge English Scale
Alternatively, you may have undertaken all, or part, of your education in English and/or may have extensive experience using English on a regular basis in your professional life. On this basis, you could reasonably expect to fully participate in our Virtual Winter Festival of Learning.
Tuition Fee
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International Applies to you
149 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 149 GBP for the full programme and a duration of 5 days. -
EU/EEA Applies to you
149 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 149 GBP for the full programme and a duration of 5 days.
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Courses cost £149 each. Anyone signing up for one or more courses gets free access to the talks.
Funding
Check the programme website for information about funding options.
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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