# SQA / UK Final-Year Study Experience

> Source: https://www.leadingfuture.co.uk/en/programmes/sqa-uk-final-year-2027 · Updated: 2026-10-21 · Leading Future (智领未来)

**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.

- **When:** Planned for mid-January 2027 (dates and flights to be confirmed)
- **Duration:** 9 days / 8 nights
- **Universities:** 7 universities: 6 visits plus classes at Reading
- **Course:** About 12 hours over two days at Reading
- **Who it's for:** SQA programme students planning to progress to a UK final undergraduate year
- **Route:** Shanghai to Birmingham; London to Shanghai (to be confirmed)

## Overview

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.

## Highlights

### 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.

## Universities and places

- Birmingham
- Coventry
- Leicester
- Cambridge
- Reading (classes)
- Bristol
- Surrey

## What you come away with

- 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

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.

## Notes

- 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.

Brochure: https://www.leadingfuture.co.uk/brochures/sqa-uk-final-year-2027.pdf

## FAQ

### 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.

## Contact

Email info@leadingfuture.co.uk · WeChat LeadingFuture-73 · 25 Wilton Road, Pimlico, London SW1V 1LW