Pre-University International Relations (Session 3)

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. 

EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT

One session (1 week): £3,095

King’s central location and proximity to Westminster places us on the doorstep of centres of power and policy making and this course is designed for pre-university students who are interested in a closer examination of political challenges, such as the role and power of international organisations in responding to global issues.

Topics to be explored include international security and peacebuilding, emerging economies, foreign and defence policies and Cold War history. Excursions to museums, such as the British Museum and Imperial War Museums serve to further develop participants’ knowledge and understanding.

By the end of the module, you should have:

• Experienced a variety of learning activities typical of a first-year undergraduate degree in International Relations.
• Built on your existing knowledge of core topics covered in a first-year undergraduate degree in International Relations.
• Carried out independent research on a given topic and produced a structured and well supported response to an assignment brief.
• Worked collaboratively in diverse groups to produce a presentation.

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. Full entry requirements can be found on the Pre-University Summer School homepage, under the Entry Requirements tab.

Essay (50%), Presentation (50%)

TBC

Taught on-campus between 9am and 5pm from Monday to Friday

Application fee: £65

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:

Politics: Session 1(6 – 10 July 2026), Session 4 (27 – 31 July 2026)

Media, Communication & Digital Culture: Session 2 (13 - 17 July 2026)

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

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