PROGRAMME PROFILE
At a glance
- Organiser
- University of Warwick
- Destination
- United Kingdom
- Format & duration
- On campus · 11 days
- 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
- Engineering, computing and mathematics
- Chemistry, physics and AI topics
- Practical problems and interactive experiments
Academic content in depth
Taste of Science and Engineering introduces engineering, computing, mathematics, chemistry, physics and AI. Published examples include comparing material structure and properties and exploring embedded systems and the Internet of Things through practical work or simulation. It offers multidisciplinary exploration and problem-solving rather than an accelerated undergraduate degree.
Classes, assignments and workload
The 2027 page specifies July 20–30, 29 contact hours and a University of Warwick certificate of attendance. The £5,500 fee includes the £1,000 place-securing deposit, which should not be added twice. Contact hours are not the same as every hour spent on campus; consult the full timetable for activities and other time.
Eligibility and international applicants
Students must be 16–17 throughout the programme, considering university study and able to participate in English. The application page does not require a specific language test.
Dates and costs
Schedule
July 20–30, 2027.
Costs
2027 course page: £5,500, including a £1,000 place-confirmation deposit. Check the official list of inclusions.
Fit and preparation
Useful for exploring STEM fields. Compare the actual activities with your existing school coursework.
Application preparation
Prepare a question for each area of interest, such as material choice or how sensors represent the environment as data. Review school mathematics and science and practise explaining design decisions. Check age, English, inclusions and housing. An AI component does not by itself imply a prerequisite for, or a promised outcome of, advanced model training.
Choosing well and reflecting on outcomes
It may suit students still comparing scientific and engineering pathways. Those seeking sustained research on one question should compare research programmes. Reflect on what you expected, what you encountered and what preparation comes next, linking the methods of different subjects to your own interests.
Frequently asked questions
Is the £1,000 deposit additional to £5,500?
The current page says the deposit is included; verify the actual payment schedule and terms before paying.
Is an attendance certificate the same as academic credit?
No. The page specifies an attendance certificate, which should not be relabelled as academic credit.
Does 29 contact hours describe the entire stay?
No. It describes contact teaching, not the full programme stay or all activities.
Official sources and verification
- Official source 1 ↗warwick.ac.uk
- Official source 2 ↗warwick.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.
