The School of Security Studies has launched an outreach programme with London-area schools to increase the proportion of under-represented students in higher education and the security sector.
In alignment with King's Social Mobility & Widening Participation strategy, we aim to expand access to university for students from low-income families, areas of low university participation, Black, and some minority ethnic backgrounds, as well as students who are care-experienced, estranged, forced migrants, or young carers.
We want to help you understand the benefits of higher education by introducing you to what is like to study on one of our BA programmes, the skills you will gain and the career opportunities available to you.
If you are interested in continuing to higher education, we want to provide the support you need for successful application and transition to university and to reach your full potential during your undergraduate studies.
In 2026 we will be running our popular Widening Participation Summer School, which includes expert talks on International Relations, war gaming, open-source intelligence workshops, lunch with alumni and more!
DWS Widening Participation Summer School 2026
Due to the level of demand for the 2025 Summer School, for 2026, we will offer two separate days with their own themes, including exciting talks and activities:
Day 1 – 22 July 2026: Conflict & Security
Activities will include a Crisis Simulation and an Open-Source Intelligence Workshop
Day 2 – 23 July 2026: Peace and Global Politics
Activities will include a Peace & Art Workshop and a Mock Mediation Exercise
Both days will include a campus tour, talks on studying Security, Peace, Conflict and Societies and opportunities to hear from student and alumni ambassadors from the Department of War Studies.
Step into the heart of global security, international relations and conflict resolution and register here!
Please note that spaces will be prioritised for those of you who are eligible for contextualised admission offers. Find out if you are eligible here: What is contextualised admissions? | King's College London