Are you in Year 12 and interested in a future involving mathematics? Then apply to take part in our Mathematics and Modelling Summer School. You’ll learn a wide range of mathematical problem-solving skills and explore the many ways mathematics is applied to real-world situations.

Please note - this programme is intended for students studying A-Level Mathematics but not A-Level Further Mathematics.

Programme detail

Introduction

The Mathematics and Modelling Summer School runs from Monday 29 June to Wednesday 1 July 2026 and will be based on the Strand Campus. The aim of the programme is to introduce you to university-level mathematics, in a welcoming and encouraging atmosphere, together with peers who also share in an interest in mathematics. In particular, this week will focus on mathematical problem solving and quantitative modelling techniques.

The week will consist of interactive mathematics workshops, delivered by academic staff from the Department of Mathematics. These sessions will focus on two areas:

• foundational mathematics – the core maths you will need to approach problem solving
• quantitative modelling – using mathematical models to explore real-world situations.

You will also have the chance to explore the King’s campus, talk to current mathematics undergraduate students as well as people working in roles which use mathematical skills.

A new mathematics degree at King’s

King’s is launching a new degree programme focussed on Mathematics for Quantitative Problem-Solving. This degree aims to equip students with the skills and experience needed to thrive in an increasingly complex world and competitive job market.

Funded by the Campaign for Mathematical Sciences, the new degree will focus on developing innovative problem-solvers who can apply mathematical methods to a wide range of real-world societal challenges. Applications for the programme will open in September 2026, with the first cohort starting in the 2027/28 academic year.

The Mathematics and Modelling Summer School is designed to give you a taste of what teaching on this degree will be like and showcase how mathematical thinking skills can help lead to a diverse range of interesting and rewarding careers.

 

Important information

Lunch and refreshments will be provided every day free of charge, but participants are responsible for arranging and covering the cost of transport to and from the campus, and any accommodation required. We have a limited number of travel bursaries available, for up to £40 per day. Please indicate in your application form if you will require this in order for you to take part in the programme.

In total, 50 students will be selected to take part in the programme together.

You must be able to attend all three days of the programme, from Mon 29 June to Wed 1 July, 10:00-16:00. This is not a residential programme - participants need to travel to and from the King's College London Strand Campus every day.

 

How to apply

Applications for a place on the Mathematics and Modelling Summer School are made by filling out an application form. This will ask you a few questions about you, as well as giving you space to tell us why you would like to take part in the programme.

Applications for this programme will close on Wednesday 20 May. We will notify successful applicants by Friday 5 June.

Fill out the application form now!

 

Who can apply

To be eligible to apply for this programme, you must meet all of these criteria:

• You are currently in Year 12
• You attend a state-funded school
• You are studying A-Level Mathematics but not A-Level Further Mathematics
• You are working towards an expected high grade in A level maths

As we anticipate this week to be popular and oversubscribed, we will prioritise giving places based on the following criteria:

• Your home postcode identifies you as socio-economically disadvantaged by the POLAR and TUNDRA measures, or you are/have been eligible for Free School Meals.
• You show an interest in studying mathematics beyond A-Levels. You can highlight this to us when you apply – the application form will ask you three short questions exploring this.
• You identify as being from one of the following Black or Mixed Black ethnic backgrounds: Black, Black British, Caribbean, African; Mixed: Black African, Black British, Caribbean, African, AND any other ethnic group.