Pre-University Computer Science

King’s Pre-University summer courses offer participants an in-depth exploration of the chosen subject area(s) at degree level and give students experience of university-level study. Courses provide insight into the key debates, themes and cutting-edge research areas of each of the subjects. Students will enjoy research-enriched teaching through seminars, lectures, workshops and experiential learning activities. Students will need to successfully complete the assignments of each module and meet attendance requirements in order to receive a Certificate of Completion.

This course has been designed to provide a condensed experience of a 1st year undergraduate Computer Science module. Led by King’s academics, students will study major programming principles, program design, program efficiency and advanced topics with a strong emphasis on both theoretical and practical skills. This course will promote independent thinking and critical analysis and students will develop problem solving skills by applying algorithmic, mathematical and scientific reasoning to a variety of computational problems.

This module will consist of lectures with embedded tutorials, interactive activities, small group projects, and peer-assessment activities to provide an engaging and challenging experience, as typically encountered in our undergraduate programme at KCL. This course will be based on Matlab, which is widely used in most leading universities and teaching programmes.

By the end of the module, you should have:

• Experienced a variety of learning activities typical of a first-year undergraduate degree.

• Built on your existing knowledge of core topics covered in a first-year undergraduate degree.

• Carried out independent research on a given topic and produced a structured and well supported response to an assignment brief.

The King's College London Pre-University Summer School is designed for academically motivated students looking to excel in a global context.

Entry requirements:

• Students need to be enrolled in their final three years of high school
• Students must be aged 16 or 17 before the start date of their course
• Personal statement
• Students must have studied English to at least level B2 in the Common European Framework of Reference for languages (CEFR). If your first language is not English, you will need to provide evidence of your English proficiency.

*Early application discount: prices apply for applications received by 23:59 GMT on 31 January 2025. Subject to availability at the time of application. From 1 February 2025, the standard 2025 tuition fees apply.

As per the fees listed above, booking multiple courses receives a discount. This discount cannot be used in conjunction with other discounts of promotions and excludes English Language & Culture courses. Subject to availability at the time of application.

Suggested course combinations:

• Science, Technology & Mathematics: Session One (30 June - 4 July 2025), Session Three (14 - 18 July 2025)

More information on our fees, entry requirements and residential package can be found on the Pre-University Summer School homepage.

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