In short
Leading Future's SQA / UK Final-Year Study Experience is a 9-day, 8-night programme for SQA students planning to complete their final undergraduate year in the UK, with travel planned for mid-January 2027. Students visit six universities and spend two days at Reading on about 12 hours of UK-style classes, covering lectures, academic writing and academic integrity. Dates and flights are to be confirmed, and entry is decided by each university.
Overview
Get to know UK university life and the British classroom before you begin your final undergraduate year.
For SQA programme students planning to complete the final year of their undergraduate degree in the UK, this 9-day, 8-night experience is a chance to get to know UK universities before the move. Students visit six universities — Birmingham, Coventry, Leicester, Cambridge, Bristol and Surrey — and spend two days at Reading for around 12 hours of classes.
The Reading sessions recreate a UK lecture setting: students follow an AI business case in English, practise note-taking and discussion, and are introduced to research questions, evaluating sources, essay structure, referencing, and academic integrity, including how to check AI-generated content. A team project to design an AI business idea for a campus need ends in a group pitch and feedback. Travel is planned for mid-January 2027.
Programme highlights
What the programme covers
Get to know university campuses
Through campus visits and observation, learn about university facilities, student life and what makes each university distinctive.
Experience a UK classroom
Study an AI business case in a mock lecture at Reading, and practise listening, note-taking and taking part in class in English.
An introduction to research and essays
Practise framing research questions, evaluating literature, structuring an essay and referencing, and understand AI checking and academic integrity.
Team business practice
Design an AI business idea around a campus need, then learn through prototyping, a group pitch and feedback.
What you gain
Outcomes
- Lecture notes from UK-style classes
- A one-page research plan and essay outline
- A team business proposal and pitch
- Familiarity with UK academic expectations before the final year begins
How it works
How to join
- 1
Enquire
Students, parents or partner institutions contact us for the latest plan and fees.
- 2
Consultation
We discuss the student's SQA programme and planned UK progression.
- 3
Application
Complete the application and supporting details.
- 4
Confirmation and preparation
Once dates and flights are confirmed, we share pre-departure information.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Who is the SQA / UK Final-Year Study Experience for?
It is for SQA programme students who plan to move to the UK to complete the final year of their undergraduate degree. The programme helps them get used to UK campuses, lectures and academic writing expectations before they start.
When is the SQA UK experience and how long does it last?
Travel is planned for mid-January 2027 and the programme lasts 9 days and 8 nights. The planned route is Shanghai to Birmingham and London back to Shanghai; exact dates and flights are still to be confirmed.
Does joining the programme guarantee a place at a UK university?
No. Progression universities and entry eligibility are confirmed according to each university's own requirements. This is a reference programme plan and not a statement that any university has confirmed it will host the programme.
How much does it cost, and can schools book as a group?
Fees are available on enquiry. Individual students and partner schools or SQA centres are welcome to contact Leading Future at info@leadingfuture.co.uk or on WeChat (LeadingFuture-73) to discuss group arrangements.
Please note
- Travel is planned for mid-January 2027, Shanghai to Birmingham and London to Shanghai; dates and flights are to be confirmed.
- Six university visits plus a course experience at Reading. Specific faculty, venues and the scope of visits are subject to booking confirmation.
- Progression universities and entry eligibility are confirmed according to each university's own requirements.
- This page describes a reference programme plan and is not a statement that any university has confirmed it will host the programme.
- Illustrations show a UK campus theme and do not represent the actual venues.
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