University College of London

Programme structure

The UCL Summer School is divided into two Sessions, each spanning three weeks (dates can be found below). You can choose to attend Session One, Session Two or both. All students study one module per Session.

Each module offers 45 contact hours (15 hours per week), and students are expected to spend an additional 100 hours on assignments and independent study. Classes are student-centred with an emphasis on participation and interaction.

All UCL Summer School modules are worth 0.5 course units in the UCL system.  A 0.5 course unit is equivalent to 4 credits in the US system, 7.5 ECTS in the European system and 15 credits in the UK system.

The way in which modules are assessed depends on subject area and normal practice in that particular discipline. Please refer to the individual module pages for specific details.

At the end of the programme, all students will receive a UCL transcript and certification of attendance. Upon completion of the programme, students will also be granted the status of UCL Associate Alumni.
With a wide range of modules on offer from many of our renowned academic departments, you can choose the subject best suited to your academic or personal interests.

2018 addmission

In the QS World University Subject Rankings for 2017, UCL features in the global top-ten universities in ten subject areas and the global top-twenty in seven more. UCL is world-leading and many of the module tutors on the programme are leading academics in their fields.

Most modules are taught on the Bloomsbury campus and, where possible, modules also make use of London as a learning space and include excursions and field trips to areas in and around the city.

Outside of the classroom, we offer dedicated accommodation in central London and a varied programme of social events to help you make the most of your time in the capital.

Join us for three or six weeks and discover how UCL can help you realise your potential!

Entry requirements

You will have completed one year of undergraduate study at the time of joining the UCL Summer School and normally be able to demonstrate an average grade, or equivalent academic experience, of:

3.3/4.0 GPA (US scale)
2:1 (UK scale)
International equivalencies

International equivalencies can be found here.

English language requirement

If English is not your first language, you will need to demonstrate proficiency by providing us with a recognised qualification (please see the English language requirements page for a full list):

The majority of modules normally require a level of IELTS 7.0 (with a minimum of 6.5 in each subskill) or equivalent
The following modules require a level of IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 in each subskill) or equivalent: Astronomy & Cosmology; Computational Systems Biology; Quantitative Finance: Maths in Investment Banking; Statistics with R and RStudio; Climate and Energy; Anatomy and Developmental Biology; Science, Method & Rationality; Statistical Thinking & Data Analysis; and Data Science and Big Data Analytics

ENGLISH LANGUAGE SKILLS FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES

Students with an IELTS score of 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 in each subskill) or equivalent may take any module in Session Two on completion of the English Language Skills for Academic Purposes module in Session One (both modules must be selected at the time of application).

Students with an IELTS score of 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each subskill) or equivalent may take the following modules in Session Two on completion of the English Language Skills for Academic Purposes module in Session One (both modules must be selected at the time of application): Anatomy and Developmental Biology; Data Science and Big Data Analytics; or Science Method and Rationality.

Fees

Tuition fees for the 2018 Summer School are listed below.

Tuition Fees

One Session
£1,950
Both Sessions
£3,450
Current UCL students receive a 10% discount on the fees quoted above.

Tuition Fees and Accommodation combined

One Session with Standard Accommodation
£2,950
One Session with Premium Accommodation (including breakfast)
£3,400
One Session with Premium Accommodation (including breakfast and dinner)
£3,600
Both Sessions with Standard Accommodation
£5,450
Both Sessions with Premium Accommodation (including breakfast)
£6,350
Both Sessions with Premium Accommodation (including breakfast and dinner)
£6,750
To secure your place on the Summer School, and your accommodation if applicable, you will need to pay your fees in full.

Details of how to pay your fees will be provided as part of the application process.

Application Fee

Please note that applications received before Thursday, 1 March 2018 are exempt from the £60 application fee.

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Additional Costs and Module Excursions

Entry costs for all excursions are included in the tuition fees, unless otherwise stated on the module page.

However, travel costs on excursions are not included in the fees. The average cost of travel on a module is £10-£20.

Accommodation

Get to know others on the programme by booking your accommodation in one of the UCL Summer School residences. Both residences are located in the heart of London and feature private bedrooms with en suite bathrooms, 24/7 security, free Wi-Fi, laundry services, and weekly clean and change of bed linen. Both residences have access to tennis courts which can be booked free of charge.

Standard Accommodation

John Dodgson House is one of UCL’s dedicated central London student residences. Located near St Pancras and King’s Cross stations, it is a short walk from the UCL campus. This residence offers private, en suite rooms in shared flats with other UCL Summer School students. The flats are self-catered with shared kitchen areas.

Cost: £1000 per 3-week Session

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Premium Accommodation

Garden Halls is a new development offering cutting edge student accommodation with outstanding facilities. Located even closer to the UCL campus than John Dodgson Hall, this residence features private en suite rooms as well as cinema, music and games rooms, an outdoor terrace, quiet study rooms and a cafeteria. This residence is catered and students can choose a meal plan including breakfast only, or breakfast and dinner.*