Day 1: Depart from the USA
Flight
Depart from the USA on an overnight flight to London.
Overnight
In flight.
Itinerary
Day 2: Arrival in London
Morning
Arrive in London and make your own way to the hotel. Meet your TLAC group leader in the lobby of the hotel for check in. Transit passes will be distributed.
Remainder of the day
Free day to rest after arrival.
Overnight
London.
Day 3: London: Walking tour and University College London
Morning
Walking tour of the city that traces the historic evolution of London from a royal capital into a modern global powerhouse. The tour will show all the most famous attractions of London.
Noon
Lunch break.
Afternoon
Guided academic visit to University College London (UCL) Centre for Data Science. It is a university-wide research initiative focused on extracting knowledge from complex datasets. It develops mathematical, statistical, and quantitative theories to identify patterns, build predictive models, and drive interdisciplinary innovation across academia and industry.
Evening
Welcome dinner at The Devonshire.
Overnight
London.
Day 4: London: British Museum and Alan Turing Institute
Morning
Visit to the British Museum. The British Museum in houses a vast collection of documents that show the evolution of historical technology and culture.
Noon
Lunch break.
Afternoon
Visit to the Alan Turing Institute, the United Kingdom's national institute for data science and artificial intelligence, founded in 2015 and largely funded by the UK Government. It is named after Alan Turing, the British mathematician and computing pioneer. The role of the institute is to provide the expertise and fundamental research into data science and artificial intelligence needed to solve real-world problems.
Thames River sightseeing cruise to discover London from a different view.
Overnight
London.
Day 5: London: City of London.
Morning
Walking tour in the City of London, the historic financial building, and visit to Bloomberg, a financial, software, data, and media company. They use the power of information and technology to bring clarity to a complex world. Global customers rely on them to deliver accurate, real-time business and market-moving information that helps them make critical financial decisions.
Noon
Lunch break.
Afternoon
Visit to the Sky Garden, London’s highest public garden – a vibrant social space with 360-degree views of the city’s iconic skyline. Here, students can experience London from a spectacular viewpoint.
Remainder of the day
Free time.
Overnight
London.
Day 6: From London to Birmingham
Morning
Check out previous accommodations.
Departing by train from London to Birmingham.
Noon
Lunch break.
Afternoon
Check in at the new accommodations.
Walking tour of Birmingham that traces the city evolution from an 18th-century industrial powerhouse into a modern, tech-driven civic center. Students will explore the city's architectural transformation by contrasting historic 19th-century institutional spaces with cutting-edge modern landmarks. The route winds through the historic canal network and commercial hubs, allowing the group to analyze how historic urban infrastructure has been repurposed to anchor contemporary corporate governance and smart city technology.
Overnight
Birmingham.
Day 7: Birmingham: University of Birmingham
Morning
Visit to the University of Birmingham School of Mathematics and School of Computer Science.
Noon
Lunch break.
Afternoon
Free time.
Evening
Farewell dinner at The Lost & Found Birmingham.
Overnight
Birmingham.
Day 8: Birmingham: Free day
Students depart individually from Birmingham. Must checkout of accommodations by 10am.
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
- Statistical Theory & Quantitative Modeling
- Big Data Analytics & Predictive Modeling
- Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Applications
- Data-Driven Decision Making in Finance & Industry
- Real-World Exposure to Leading Data Science Institutions
- Computational Innovation & Smart City Technology
- Global Perspectives on the Future of Data Science
Support for Faculty
Support for Faculty
At The Learning Abroad Co., we collaborate with faculty to design custom programs that align with their academic vision. We provide comprehensive support in curriculum development, logistics and resources for promoting and recruiting students for these unique global learning experiences.
- Online faculty-led program website for consultation by faculty and students pre- and during the trip
- Expertise from the local team who developed the program proposal
- Collaborative planning for a unique and customized program
- Feedback forms for continuous evaluation
- Pre-departure webinar
Contact Information
We would be delighted to work with you to facilitate a rich experience for your group in the UK. If you would like to discuss any of the details in this proposal please do not
hesitate to contact us.
