Pembroke-King's summer school
In 2006 King's joined forces with Pembroke College to offer places on an exciting summer school programme open to students from North America and elsewhere.
Students applying for the 2012 programme are able to choose options from a wide range of courses, covering creative writing, literature and the arts, history, philosophy, economics, sciences, and much more. Outside class, a varied range of social and cultural activities and travel options await you.
Students attending this programme enjoy many of the facilities and benefits available to regular Cambridge students. You are strongly advised to explore the websites of King's and Pembroke and the University to get a flavour of what you will experience during a summer in Cambridge.
Accommodation for the summer school will be in student rooms used by King's and Pembroke students at other times of year, and the Hall, Library, and world-famous King's College Chapel will all be part of the student experience.
Course length: 8 weeks
Running from Sunday 1 July to Saturday 25 August 2012, this programme allows students to take three courses, each of which is focused on a lecture/seminar programme of 25 hours.
It is possible to substitute a supervision (independent study) in the student’s major area of study for one of the taught courses. The supervision system (one-on-one or small group teaching) is one of the key strengths and advantages of the Cambridge undergraduate teaching system. Supervisions are both academically demanding and rewarding, and best for students with a significant amount of initiative and enthusiasm for the subject they intend to study.
Some courses are concentrated into four weeks (modules 1 and 2) whilst others are spread over the full eight weeks of the programme. The course takes approximately 300 students so please apply early.
Courses on offer and method of application
Visit the Pembroke-King's Programme web pages to learn more about the courses on offer next summer, and to find out how to apply for the summer school.
Other summer schools available at Cambridge University
- Sutton Trust Summer Schools for Year 12 students at UK state-maintained schools.
- Cambridge University International Summer Schools
