King's College London Pre-University Summer School

Pre-University

SUMMER SCHOOL 2015 The King’s College London Pre-University Summer School is a unique academic and social experience based in the very heart of London.

Global Health • Global Politics • International Management International Law • World History: London and the British Empire

26 July – 8 August 2015

The King’s Pre-University Summer School programme aims to provide an insight into life at one of the world’s top 20 universities (QS World University Rankings 2014/15) with a mixture of academic lectures and study sessions, university preparation and careers guidance. The classroom and campus-based activities are complemented by academic excursions and a full and varied social programme which takes advantage of King’s enviable central London location.

Who is it for?

The Pre-University Summer School is open to independent high-achieving students who are enrolled in their final two years at high school and are therefore normally between the ages of 16 and 18. Independence, maturity and motivation are essential qualities for all applicants.

I felt a need to enrich my summer vacation and the programme absolutely exceeded my expectations… attending classes, making friends internationally, but most importantly, I enjoyed studying in the heart of a worldclass city.

Winston Miu, Canada, Global Health

I just wanted to thank you and your team at King’s for making it such a valuable experience. My student who attended returned with enthusiasm, energy and passion. She said “it was amazing” and that she had “the time of her life”…Thank you!

Teacher of a 2014 Pre-University student

What does the programme offer?

• Experience university life at a world class institution • Broaden your academic knowledge with expert teaching by King’s academic summer faculty • Explore London and use it as your classroom, with module excursions making the most of our central London location • Focus on your plans for university and beyond with carefully designed admissions, careers and personal skills sessions • Enjoy tailor-made excursions and events as part of a lively social programme • Build new friendships with students from around the world • Learn from current King’s students, who help to facilitate the programme

Pre-University Summer School Modules International Management

This module will introduce students to the theoretical and practical foundations to operate in an international business context. Students will study a wide range of topics including Strategic and Operations Management, Team Development, Leadership and Decision-making, Accounting and Finance, International Business Negotiations, and Innovation Management.

International Law In this module students will gain an understanding of the basic principles of International Law, studying topics such as Human Rights Law, Criminal Law and Law of War. Key topics may include Law, Ethics and Morality, Enforcing International Law, International Refugee Law, and Transnational Criminal Law.

Global Health By introducing students to the study of Global Health, this module provides the opportunity to engage in discussions about the clinical and epidemiological issues related to Global Health and examine the social, political and anthropological factors

T he class excursions for International Law were great; they included a visit to the Royal Courts of Justice and the headquarters of the International Maritime Organisation. These activities allowed us to visualise the concepts we had been talking about in class and allowed us to understand the context in which different types of laws are applied.

Varaidzo Kamhunga, Zimbabwe, International Law

that affect it. Key topics may include Global Development and Inequities in Health, Sexual and Reproductive Health, Drug Development and Global Access to Medicines, and Human Rights and Gender.

Global Politics Throughout this module students will be prompted to question the global order and to examine the role of international organisations in helping to tackle the key challenges that they face. Students will examine key themes such as Intergovernmentalism and Supranationalism and review the historical, institutional and political foundations of different international organisations. Key topics may include the European Union, the United Nations, Sea Piracy and Climate Change.

World History: London and the British Empire Looking at the history of the British Empire from the early eighteenth century to the Second World War, students will examine some of the key causes and consequences of British imperial expansion and decline.

It will look at the history of empire from a global point of view and investigate the extent to which the British Empire was a force that accentuated cultural and economic differences as well as linking different parts of the globe.

Module Delivery Classes take place every day at our central Strand and Waterloo campuses, with a minimum of 40 hours of class contact over the two week programme. The modules have an interactive approach and may include discussion groups, seminars, scenarios, role play, simulation games and Q&A sessions with guest speakers. Each module consists of modulerelevant excursions to enable students to further develop their knowledge beyond the classroom.

Social Programme The programme includes a number of exciting excursions and activities to take advantage of King’s central location. The historic city of London is a cultural and entertainment capital, and in previous years students have enjoyed a trip to a West End theatre, unique walking tours, a live cabaret and circus evening and a boat party on the River Thames. The social programme also includes a weekend spent outside of London, giving students the chance to experience another part of the country and to build relationships with their peers.

Accommodation and Meals Accommodation is guaranteed at King’s Stamford Street Apartments and is located a short walking distance to our Strand and Waterloo campuses where Pre-University teaching takes place. Students will be accommodated in private en-suite rooms within single-sex apartments. Each apartment has a communal self-catering kitchen and each private room is equipped with a fridge, and internet connection. There are on-site

laundry facilities, 24 hour CCTV and security and swipe card security access.

All meals are provided for students on the residential programme. Breakfast and lunch will be served on campus while evening meals will either be served on campus or offered off-campus at one of London’s numerous restaurants in the city.

Staffing Throughout their time on the programme, students will be fully supported by a team of trained and experienced Pre-University Summer School staff. The Student Ambassadors will live with the students in the accommodation and accompany them throughout their time to help them make the most of their Pre-University experience.

Contact Us For more information on the King’s Pre-University Summer School please see our website www.kcl.ac.uk/summer.

The Pre-University Summer School will open for applications on 26 January 2015. If you would like to join the Pre-University 2015 mailing list please send your details to pre-university@kcl.ac.uk.

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