Application deadline
25 February 2027
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Diverse Intelligences Summer Academic Experience Course
by University of St Andrews Summer Academic Experience
Explore human, animal, plant and artificial intelligence through interdisciplinary study, research teamwork and critical analysis.
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Diverse Intelligences Summer Academic Experience at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility
Current status
Upcoming
Eligibility
Strong academics; transcript, reference and statement
Age range / Year group
Ages 16-18
Location / Region
St Andrews, Scotland, United Kingdom
Cost
£6,950
Duration
3 weeks
Format
In-person
Artificial IntelligenceBiologySocial Sciences
Language: English
Accommodation: Single room, Andrew Melville Hall
Meals: Breakfast, packed lunch and dinner daily
Certificate / Outcome: University completion certificate; collaborative research project
Campus experience: Library access; Saints Sports membership
Tutors / faculty: University of St Andrews academic staff
Typical teaching times: 9:30 am-noon; 2-4 pm
Diverse Intelligences Summer Academic Experience summary
Diverse Intelligences connects questions about humans, animals, plants and AI rather than treating intelligence as a single subject.
Students combine lectures, seminars and workshops with independent study and a collaborative research project.
It suits students who enjoy comparing explanations across disciplines and want to practice research, argument and communication.
What is Diverse Intelligences Summer Academic Experience Course?
Diverse Intelligences is a University of St Andrews course exploring intelligence across the natural, social and technological sciences. It asks how human and nonhuman, natural and artificial, individual and collective intelligence can be understood through different disciplines.
The residential experience combines lectures, seminars, workshops, field trips and independent study. Students work with peers and researchers to design and execute a research project, developing academic writing and critical analysis alongside subject knowledge.
Why Succeed highlights Diverse Intelligences Summer Academic Experience
The course connects biological and artificial intelligence through shared research questions.
University academic staff teach the lecture content, giving students direct exposure to university-level inquiry.
The collaborative research project turns academic discussion into practical investigation.
Published outcomes emphasize evaluating evidence and communicating scientific ideas.
Three full-fee scholarships combine academic merit with financial need.
Who is Diverse Intelligences Summer Academic Experience for?
Best for
Students curious about intelligence across living systems and machines who enjoy discussion, evidence and collaborative research.
Not ideal if
You want a narrowly focused coding course or a summer experience centered mainly on leisure.
Is Diverse Intelligences Summer Academic Experience worth it?
This course offers a useful way to test whether interdisciplinary research appeals to you. Its strongest feature is the combination of university teaching and a collaborative project, which can help students move beyond simply reading about intelligence.
The substantial residential fee makes academic fit and family budgeting central to the decision. Choose it for the research experience and questions you want to explore; the completion certificate confirms participation and successful completion, without guaranteeing an admissions advantage.
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Cost and what is included
£6,950; includes Tuition and instruction., Reading material, lab equipment and sports equipment., Accommodation and breakfast, lunch and dinner daily., Approved airport or Leuchars station transfers on official travel dates., Extracurricular activities, including guest presentations., Field trips and organized cultural and social activities., Saints Sports membership..
Accommodation
Single room, Andrew Melville Hall
Meals
Breakfast, packed lunch and dinner daily
Supervision or safety information
SAEC staff do not accompany airport or station transfer journeys. On excursions, students may explore without direct supervision in groups of at least two and must carry a charged phone and return to the designated meeting point.
Provider details
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Dates and logistics
3 weeks; St Andrews, Scotland, United Kingdom.
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Compare with similar programsHow much preparation does Diverse Intelligences Summer Academic Experience need?
Effort level
Substantial academic and residential commitment.
Best started
A few weeks before the scholarship deadline, or several months before arrival for documents and travel.
Main challenge
Connecting ideas across disciplines while contributing reliably to a research team.
Typical preparation
Gather your transcript and request an academic reference on headed paper.
Draft the course's 500-word personal statement around specific questions about intelligence.
If seeking funding, prepare an explanation of both academic merit and financial need.
Discuss travel, dietary needs and support requirements with your family early.
Useful if
You want to test your interest in research before choosing a university subject.
What do students do on Diverse Intelligences Summer Academic Experience?
Students study different forms of intelligence through several teaching formats and work together on a research project. Academic writing, discussion and evidence evaluation connect the subject content to practical research skills.
Step-by-step process
- 1
Explore questions about intelligence through lectures, seminars, workshops and field trips.
- 2
Use independent study to develop arguments and evaluate scientific claims.
- 3
Work with peers and researchers to design and execute a research project.
- 4
Practice communicating ideas through writing, presentations and discussion.
Diverse Intelligences Summer Academic Experience dates and deadlines
Upcoming
Programme dates
24 July-14 August 2027
Fee balance payment
1 April 2027
Within seven days of an unconditional offer, or by this date at the latest.
Health and transport
5 July 2027
Submit arrival, departure, medical and dietary information.
| Milestone | Date | Timezone | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Application deadline | 25 February 2027 | Local | Upcoming | |
Programme dates | 24 July-14 August 2027 | Local | Upcoming | |
Fee balance payment | 1 April 2027 | Local | Upcoming | |
Health and transport | 5 July 2027 | Local | Upcoming |
Eligibility and requirements
Aged 16-18 on arrival in St Andrews.
Strong GCSE grades, A grades, minimum 3.2 GPA or equivalent.
Academic transcript and academic reference on headed paper.
A 500-word personal statement for Diverse Intelligences.
Good English; B2 expected if English is not your first language.
How much does Diverse Intelligences Summer Academic Experience cost?
Program fee
£6,950 — All-inclusive residential course fee.
Funding or discounts
- Deposit: £500 — Part of the total; payable within 48 hours of an unconditional offer.
- Full-fee scholarships: 3 × £6,950 — For academically strong applicants demonstrating financial need.
What's included
Tuition and instruction., Reading material, lab equipment and sports equipment., Accommodation and breakfast, lunch and dinner daily., Approved airport or Leuchars station transfers on official travel dates., Extracurricular activities, including guest presentations., Field trips and organized cultural and social activities., Saints Sports membership.
How to apply to Diverse Intelligences Summer Academic Experience
- 1
Create an account or log in through the Diverse Intelligences application portal.
- 2
Submit your academic transcript, headed-paper reference and 500-word personal statement.
- 3
Follow your offer email's instructions for acceptance, deposit, signed forms and fee payment.
- 4
If applying for a scholarship, provide academic-merit and financial-need information through the instructions sent to eligible applicants.
- 5
After admission, arrange any required visa, activate your University account and request your student ID.
- 6
Complete the health and transport form and disclose dietary or support requirements.
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What does Diverse Intelligences Summer Academic Experience cover?
The program covers the following focus areas.
Forms of intelligence
Explore what diverse intelligences are, how to study them and why they matter.
Decision making and causality
Compare decision making in humans, primates and machines, and causal reasoning in animals and LLMs.
Plants and AI
Consider whether plants are reactive or proactive and examine three branches in AI.
Collective intelligence
Investigate the wisdom of crowds as an example of collective intelligence.
Research and communication
Practice research design, evidence evaluation, argument construction and communication through collaborative work.
Curriculum may be adjusted based on participant interests and current developments.
What is a typical day on Diverse Intelligences Summer Academic Experience?
A typical day during the program.
Typical morning
Breakfast is 7-8 am, followed by lectures or tutorials from 9:30 am to noon.
Typical afternoon
Lunch is noon-1:30 pm, with lectures or tutorials from 2-4 pm.
Typical evening
Dinner is 5-6 pm, and evening activities start from 7 pm.
Nightly check in
Check-in and roll call are at 10:30 pm, with lights out by 11 pm.
Who teaches on Diverse Intelligences Summer Academic Experience?
University of St Andrews staff teach the lecture content. Students also work collaboratively with peers and researchers to design and execute a research project.
Where do students stay on Diverse Intelligences Summer Academic Experience?
Residential plan
- Single-room accommodation: Students have their own room in Andrew Melville Hall on the North Haugh.
- Daily meals: Breakfast and dinner are served in the hall, with a packed lunch daily.
- Pastoral care: Dedicated staff are on duty day and night for pastoral care and emergency first aid response.
- Campus and activities: Students receive library access, Saints Sports membership and organized cultural and social activities.
Residential support includes day-and-night staff cover, while parents retain primary responsibility for student welfare.
What happens after Diverse Intelligences Summer Academic Experience?
After completing this program, participants often pursue:
Official University of St Andrews completion certificate.
Experience designing and executing a collaborative research project.
Stronger experimental-design and evidence-evaluation skills.
Practice communicating ideas through writing, presentations and discussion.
An interdisciplinary foundation for further study of intelligence.
Where does Diverse Intelligences Summer Academic Experience take place?
The course takes place at the University of St Andrews on Scotland's east coast, about an hour north of Edinburgh. Andrew Melville Hall is near science buildings, Saints Sport and West Sands beach, with the town center approximately a 15-minute walk away.
Included transfers serve Edinburgh and Glasgow international airports or Leuchars station on official arrival and departure dates; SAEC staff do not accompany these journeys.
Diverse Intelligences Summer Academic Experience FAQs
It explores human and nonhuman, natural and artificial, individual and collective intelligence through the natural, social and technological sciences. Examples include animals, plants, AI and collective decision making.
University of St Andrews staff teach the lecture content. Students collaborate with peers and researchers on a research project.
Students have their own room in Andrew Melville Hall, near science buildings, the sports center and West Sands beach. Dedicated staff are on duty day and night.
A vegetarian option is available at every meal, and most food allergies can be accommodated. Uncommon or severe allergies are considered individually; families should contact the course team and complete the health information form.
Applicants must demonstrate both academic merit and financial need. They submit a statement of up to 500 words explaining their interest in Diverse Intelligences and their financial circumstances.
SAEC staff do not accompany airport or station transfer journeys. On excursions, students may explore without direct supervision in groups of at least two and must carry a charged phone and return to the designated meeting point.
Successful completion earns an official University of St Andrews certificate. Students also gain experience collaborating on a research project and communicating academic ideas.
Applicants submit an academic transcript, an academic reference on headed paper and a 500-word personal statement for Diverse Intelligences. B2 English is expected if English is not their first language.
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- Summer Academic Experience Courses - Study at St Andrews - University of St Andrews
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- Summer Academic Experience Courses 2027: Mutual Responsibilities Agreement
- Diverse Intelligences - Study at St Andrews - University of St Andrews
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