Pre-University Summer School - King's College London - Limited Availability

Pre-University Summer School Programme

King’s College London Pre-University Summer School 29 July - 9 August 2013
The Programme
The King's College London Pre-University Summer School is a high quality and intensive academic programme open to high-school students (16-18 years) looking for a unique educational programme. It provides students with the opportunity to experience university life, with a combination of stimulating academic classes and a lively and varied social programme. A combination of on- and off- campus study, alongside an exciting social events and activities programme will help students prepare for university life as well as offering a chance to meet and study with students from all around the world. Excitingly students will experience two great global capitals because in addition to their London experience they will take part in a fully inclusive weekend trip to Paris.
The programme runs from Monday July 29 - Friday 9 August 2013. Students on the residential programme will be expected to arrive on Sunday 28 July and depart on Saturday 10 August.

Academic Overview
There will be three academic strands available which students can choose to study. All courses will provide a global insight into today’s world and will help students prepare for study at leading international universities. All courses are appropriate for students interested in studying at university level:

• Global Governance

This course will provide students the tools to determine and debate the most pressing issues facing international global governance today. This course is unique in its comparative study of the history, institutions, policies and theories of governance of the mayor international organisations today. It would be an ideal course for any student interested in studying International Relations or Policies at University level.

• Global Health

Global Health, focusing on health and the social, economic, political and cultural forces in the world that shape it, has never been so important. This course will help students gain a better understanding of the importance of healthcare in the wider world, and would benefit to any student interested in studying medicine or healthcare at university level.

• Global Leadership

Leaders aren't born, they are made, and this course offers an introduction to the central aspects of that leadership. Students will examine the key challenges global companies face and help develop an excellent understanding of the major approaches companies employ as they seek to dominate complex environments. This course would be ideal for students interested in studying business, politics or social sciences at university level.
Each course is limited to 20 places. This is to ensure a quality academic learning experience. Further information on each academic strand can be found on our website with further details and exact programme details confirmed in due course.
In addition to the academic study, students will benefit from the following sessions:

• Careers preparation and coaching; how to maximise potential in today’s world
• Personal development sessions; how to grow, develop and make the most of the university experience
• University preparation; how to stand out and shine

All courses are non-credit bearing but students will be expected to take part in all assessment which is expected will take the form of group exercises, presentations and learning journals. Certificates will be awarded to all students upon successful completion of the Pre-University programme. The final teaching programme will be confirmed in May.

Please see application pack for full details.

The final deadline for applications is 15 May. However places are limited and subject to availability, so early application is strongly advised.
English Language requirement
If English is not the students first language then they will be required to provide evidence of English language ability which should be to high school standard and appropriate for study of an intensive Pre-University programme.
Applications and enquiries
If you are interested in applying for the Pre-University programme, or have further questions then please email pre-university@kcl.ac.uk

King's College Summer School - 29th July - 9th August

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Session One: 1 - 19 July 2013
Session Two: 22 July - 9 August 2013
Each summer we offer a varied selection of university level courses under the following headings: Arts, Literature & Culture, Business & Management, Health & Society, Latin & Ancient Greek, Law, Natural & Mathematical Sciences and Politics and Social Sciences. All courses are offered at introductory university level so are open to students of any academic background.
We also offer week-long pre-sessional English courses for students who wish to refresh their English language knowledge before taking a course.
Courses being offered in 2013 can be found to the left hand-side of the screen.
"The pace at which courses are taught at King's Summer School is perfect for the introduction of new knowledge to inexperienced students, as well as to challenge those who have come having had some experience in that field of study. Being able to learn through field trips and listening to the perspectives of classmates from other parts of the world was truly an enriching experience". De Wei Yeun, National University of Singapore, Summer School 2012