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What makes a nation? This course looks at the ways in which Scotland was forged from a rich diversity of competing local identities, languages, ethnicities and international interactions. Contributions from scholars across the humanities will help you to understand how national identity is created and sustained through histories, visual arts and music.



Contributions from scholars across the humanities will help you to understand how national identity is created and sustained through histories, visual arts and music. You will be taught by lecturers and tutors from the University of St Andrews, Scotland's oldest and most prestigious university and one of the top universities in the UK.
Fully on-campus experience, including social events, meals, and accommodation.
Age group If you are between 16 and 18 years old, on arrival, you can submit an application for a Summer Academic Experience course. When submitting your application, you must include: An academic transcript with strong GCSE grades, A grades, or a minimum 3.2 GPA or equivalent. A positive academic reference on headed paper. English language requirements The courses are designed for students who have a good level of English. If English is not your first language and you are uncertain as to what this means, please refer to the global CEFR scale – on this scale we would be looking for applicants to be at B2 level. You may also wish to refer to this self-evaluation PDF to help you understand if you are indeed at B2 level.
Financial Aid
25%, 50%, and 100% scholarships are available, but applications closed January 31st 2023
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