ASE at a glance

Semester, summer and full-year programmes for undergraduates at US institutions of Higher Education, located in the stunning World Heritage city of Bath.

The World Heritage city of Bath

Our study centre is situated at the heart of the breathtakingly beautiful, eighteenth-century city of Bath, 90 minutes west of London. All students are housed in attractive properties in historic areas of the city centre, within walking distance of the Roman Baths, the Abbey, galleries, museums, and an array of cafés, restaurants and pubs.

Academic excellence

Established in 1987, Advanced Studies in England (ASE) is proud of its reputation for academic excellence. Teaching takes place in small seminar groups (maximum 15 students) and one- and two-on-one tutorial-style classes. Courses are taught by highly-qualified British faculty, many from the University of Oxford, and the Programme enjoys ongoing academic ties with University College, Oxford where our Academic Adviser Dr Andrew Bell - who assists in the appointment of ASE's faculty - is Senior Tutor.

Residentials and study trips

We aim to give all our students an insider's view of Britain, its history, landscape and culture. Each semester includes a week-long residential at University College, Oxford and a stay in Stratford-upon-Avon (where we attend performances by the world-renowned Royal Shakespeare Company), alongside organised day trips to some of the hidden rural treasures of England and Wales. Many of our seminars also include study trips to course-connected locations and events.

Cultural immersion

A carefully structured social and cultural programme actively encourages students to immerse themselves more fully in the life of the city. All ASE students have Associate Membership of the Students' Union at Bath Spa University, and a Student Affairs team organises weekly events and helps facilitate links with local volunteering agencies, clubs, sports teams and societies.

ASE's Certificate of Cultural Enrichment structures and encourages cultural integration.

Accreditation

ASE is a non-profit branch campus of Franklin & Marshall College. Franklin & Marshall College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, a regional accrediting agency recognised by the US Department of Education.

ASE is open to all academically qualified undergraduates attending US colleges and universities regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation or national origin.