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Explore US Politics this Summer in the USA!

Students have the opportunity of spending 4 weeks this Summer exploring the USA and World Politics at Drexel University, Philadelphia.

Students will also have have the added benefit of excursions to New York City and Washington DC.

Politics Summer School with Drexel University, Philadelphia

In the pivotal election year of 2024, join this exciting and highly interdisciplinary month-long summer school delivered in partnership with Drexel University in Philadelphia.

Taking in expert-delivered seminars on topics ranging from the US political system, the shift of the geopolitical focus from the Atlantic to the Pacific, famine and hunger crises amid climate change, to hate in social media, you will be able to explore, debate and understand some of biggest challenges facing humanity.

With excursions planned to Washington DC, New York City and everything Philly has to offer, start your summer with this amazing summer school.

Key Information
Dates 21 June - 19 July 2025
Eligibility Open to Undergraduate and Postgraduate students (not suitable for final years).
Programme Includes Flights, Accommodation and Activities.
Programme Cost
Programme Cost: £2000 (approximate) to be paid by student to Drexel University.

Turing funding is available for eligible students to assist towards the programme cost.

Students will be expected to contribute the following amounts towards the programme cost :

£800  for most students

or

£500  if your household income is less than £25,000*

*you can check the full criteria for this higher Turing rate in the 'Widening Access and Participation' section below.

Flights

An additional scholarship of up to £1000 is available towards the cost of your return flights. This will be paid to students once flights are confirmed and evidence (receipts) are provided.

You must ensure you have the funds to pay for your flights as you do not receive this scholarship in advance.

Entry Requirements

ESTA Visa will be required

Refer to Foreign Travel Guidance for further information.

Information Session To be confirmed
Apply By 14 March 2025
Application FormApply here.
Interview You will be invited to an online group interview if you are shortlisted at application stage.
Interview Guidance

If you require support and guidance to help you prepare for interview reach out to your Employability & Graduate Futures Team.

You can request a 1:1 appointment via Handshake or contact the team via e-mail: graduatefutures@ulster.ac.uk

Widening Access and Participation (WP)

You will be eligible for a higher rate of Turing Scheme funding if you meet one of the criteria below:

  • You are in receipt of an Ulster University Access Bursary
  • You are from an area of low higher education participation, low household income or low socioeconomic status (including those with an annual household income of £25,000 or less)
  • You receive Income Support or Universal Credit and are financially supporting yourself or financially supporting yourself and someone who is dependent on you and living with them, such as a child or partner
  • You are from a background of care
  • You have caring responsibilities
  • You have no living parents
  • Your parents cannot be found or it is not reasonably practicable to get in touch with either of them (estranged students)
  • You are a refugee or asylum seeker

Proof of the above criteria will be required as part of your application.