LVC students in Scotland for summer study abroad program

Scotland | Edinburgh

The goal of this three-week summer study abroad program is to offer LVC students studying in any major the opportunity to engage with the music and culture of historic and modern Scotland.

Scotland has a rich cultural heritage, with a long and varied history of music-making that includes traditional Scottish folk music (drums, woodwinds, bagpipes), as well as classical and contemporary styles (rock, dance, neo-folk).

Students will explore historic and cultural venues in Edinburgh and the surrounding region. This rich musical heritage can serve to provide students with a unique context for studying music and offers opportunities for hands-on learning experiences.

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Program Details

Program cost for Summer 2026 is $4,700 and will include:

  • Tuition (6 credits)
  • Housing in shared accommodation
  • Excursions and lectures by music specialists
  • Foreign emergency medical insurance

Meals, airfare/travel, and personal expenses are not included in the program cost.

Study abroad grant funding is available based on eligibility. In addition, this program may be eligible for limited financial aid. Please read the 2025–26 Summer Financial Aid Application instructions on the Financial Aid website for additional information and submit an application to the Financial Aid Office.

Summer Study in Scotland 2026 dates are June 3–25, 2026.

Application Deadline: February 1

  • Applications must be accompanied by a deposit payment of $200 (non-refundable after February 1).
  • Remaining balance is due March 15

Students will earn a total of 3 credits and fulfill one Immersive Requirement (IME) through an LVC course taught by an LVC faculty director.

MANDATORY COURSE (3 credits):

Music in Traditional and Contemporary Culture: Scotland (3 credits)
Instructor: Dr. Warren Gramm
Students will learn about international culture through authentic classwork supplemented by music experiences, participation, and immersive excursions in and around Edinburgh. Presentations will be given by a local university faculty and independent exploration of local music tradition will be encouraged.

Prerequisites:

  • Students from any major who are in good social and academic standing with a minimum of a 2.5 GPA may apply.

(Tentative)

  • Walking tour of Edinburgh’s cultural and music sites
  • Several local music events, free and ticketed, in and around Edinburgh
  • Local museum tours
  • Day trips to cultural heritage sites outside of Edinburgh