The University is adjacent to the center of the city of Wolverhampton which is located in the West Midlands. It is surrounded by the beautiful Staffordshire and Shropshire countryside. The area near Wolverhampton is noted for the museum dedicated to the birth of the Industrial Revolution in Ironbridge. Close to Wales, an hour by train to Manchester, Wolverhampton is most conveniently located for those wishing to explore Great Britain during weekends and holidays. For graduate students, mature undergraduates and teachers of art, this exciting new summer program at Manchester Metropolitan University offers courses such as the History of Design, Painting and Drawing and Hand Paper Making.
Academic work is supplemented with field trips to museums, galleries, and other cultural sites.
Students may earn up to six UB credits registering for two courses. During weekends, students are free to explore the Manchester region or plan trips to the nearby Lake District and North Wales. UB students will study British music, film and television in a unique new program directed by Dr. Andrew Hewitt, a UB professor and a native of England. The role of popular music in defining attitudes and social values will be investigated as will the influence of the arts on new products and markets. On-site visits to a leading recording company and to an influential magazine will be arranged.