PROGRAMME PROFILE
At a glance
- Organiser
- King’s College London
- Destination
- United Kingdom
- Format & duration
- On campus · 1–4 weeks
- Age / stage
- 16–17
- Type
- Academic courses
- Information year
- 2027
Sources checked: 2026-11-10 · Facts and editorial guidance are labelled separately
Learning and approach
- Choose a weekly subject course
- English-language teaching and assessment
- Combine subjects to explore interests
Academic content in depth
King’s Pre-University is organised in one-week courses that can be combined across weeks. Published 2027 subjects include business, law, medical science, psychology, politics, neuroscience and computing, with different availability by week. Teaching combines lectures and seminars, with subject-dependent discussion, role-play, simulations or guest questions.
Classes, assignments and workload
Attendance is compulsory and monitored, and failure to meet participation requirements can affect completion documentation. The programme also provides social activities and safeguarding arrangements, with residential and non-residential schedules requiring separate checks. Ages 16–17 are central to this programme; 18-year-olds should review the separate School Leaver Pathway.
Eligibility and international applicants
Students must remain 16 or 17 throughout their selected course. The general language requirement is CEFR B2, with a B1 exception for the English Language & Culture module.
Dates and costs
Schedule
2027 weekly sessions: July 5–9, 12–16, 19–23 and 26–30.
Costs
Current full costs require verification. Check tuition, accommodation, meals, insurance and travel inclusions.
Fit and preparation
Useful for exploring several subjects through shorter courses. Consider accommodation, transitions and workload when combining sessions.
Application preparation
A two-week combination can support a focused comparison, such as business and economics or psychology and neuroscience, subject to course availability. Practise reading, questioning and concise expression in English, then check course-specific academic requirements. Budget separately for application fees, tuition, accommodation and travel rather than comparing tuition alone.
Choosing well and reflecting on outcomes
It may suit students comparing interests over a short period while experiencing university teaching in London. The modular structure offers choice but does not make attendance optional. Afterward, compare the questions, methods and learning experiences across subjects to inform future study, rather than simply counting completed courses.
Frequently asked questions
Can an 18-year-old enrol in this programme?
The official site distinguishes Pre-University for ages 16–17 from the School Leaver Pathway for age 18.
Can I combine several weeks?
Courses can be combined across weeks under the programme’s arrangements; verify availability, places, housing and costs.
Are all courses offered every week?
No. The 2027 subject lists differ by week.
Official sources and verification
- Official source 1 ↗www.kcl.ac.uk
- Official source 2 ↗www.kcl.ac.uk
Check the relevant official edition for fees, eligibility and sessions. Images primarily use official programme or university material, with other sources credited separately. They illustrate programme or campus context, not a specific current-year class.
