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Future Pathways: London
Three two-week courses in the heart of London, taught on the UCL campus: Academic Pathway, Career Pathway with industry visits, and TED Summer School.
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1 · Dates and fees
Summer 2027 dates and fees
Academic Pathway
Undergraduate-level study with seminars, 1:1 tutorials and a personal project.
Career Pathway
Explore a career with industry experts, career skills sessions and off-campus industry visits.
TED Summer School
Public speaking and storytelling, ending with your own professionally recorded TED-style talk.
Course dates
Academic, Career and TED
Academic, Career and TED
Career and TED
Subjects run on selected dates only – see the table below.
Optional extras
Ages 14+. Up to 8 UCAS points (UK) or 3 US college credits.
Merchandise, graduation photo, framed certificate and tutor’s letter of recommendation.
Subject to availability; refunded if not provided.
Fees are per student for 2 weeks. Optional extras are charged separately. Airport transfers are available at £150 each way.
2 · The setting
A capital of knowledge, culture and opportunity
London brings together world-class universities, global industries and iconic cultural institutions in one city – the perfect place to deepen academic interests and explore future careers.
Teaching takes place on the University College London campus, with accommodation in a central London university residence.
The programme has taught over 20,000 students from more than 120 nationalities since 2012.
3 · The summer programme
Three ways to spend two weeks in London
Subjects and dates
A dot shows when each subject runs. Subject availability may change.
| Subject | 27 Jun – 10 Jul | 11 – 24 Jul | 25 Jul – 7 Aug |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Academic Pathway · ages 15–18 | |||
| Economics | |||
| Engineering | |||
| Mathematics | |||
| Medicine | |||
| Psychology | |||
| London Career Pathway · ages 15–18 | |||
| Architecture | |||
| Artificial Intelligence | |||
| Banking and Finance | |||
| Business Management | |||
| Creative Industries | |||
| Engineering | |||
| Film Studies | |||
| Law | |||
| Medicine | |||
| TED Summer School · ages 15–18 | |||
| TED Summer School | |||
Timetable: an example fortnight
An example Academic Pathway fortnight (Medicine). Every course follows a similar rhythm; Career Pathway replaces some lessons with industry visits, and TED Summer School with talk workshops and coaching. Dark cells are 1:1 tutorials, masterclasses and guest sessions. Curfew 10pm.
| Time | Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Differential diagnosis What it is, and why it shapes every treatment plan. | Signs and symptoms Reading the body, system by system. | Physiology of the heart How the heart is built and how it works. | Clinical examination A clinical examination walked through, step by step. | Surgical suturing: theory Suture types, techniques and precautions. | Full-day excursion | |
| Afternoon | Arrivals Transfer, keys and a mentor-led campus tour. Parents and guardians are welcome to join tours. | Taking a patient history | Systemic examination | Common cardiac conditions | 1:1 tutorial Discuss your work and goals with your tutor. | Surgical suturing: practical | |
| Late afternoon | Mentor walking tour Central London and the corners tourists miss. | Masterclass workshop How to communicate and think critically. | Scavenger hunt | Personal project supervision | Sports and games | ||
| Evening | Welcome talk and ice-breakers | STEAM challenge | Murder mystery | Board game night | Quiz night | Black tie night | Private study with your mentor |
| Time | Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Thames cruise From Westminster Pier, plus the London Eye. | Catheters | ABCDE Managing a medical emergency. | Triage | The four pillars of medical ethics | Project presentation Your personal project, presented to the group. | Departures Final farewells, then sign out and transfers. |
| Afternoon | Free time in London Explore in groups at your own pace. | Tubes and injections | Reading an ECG | Emergency case scenarios | 1:1 tutorial Final feedback and advice from your tutor. | Project presentations continued | |
| Late afternoon | Masterclass workshop Confidence and creativity. | Guest speaker | Personal project supervision | Talent show prep | Graduation ceremony Certificates, speeches and celebration. | ||
| Evening | Mentor fireside chat | Dragons’ Den | Cake and create | Movie night | Talent show | Formal dinner Final night party |
Activities and excursions
A Thames cruise from Westminster Pier, the London Eye and plenty of time to explore the city, plus a full evening programme run by mentors.
Accommodation and care
Included in every course
Commuter students join the full course and afternoon activities, returning home each day. Accommodation, breakfast, dinner, evening activities and weekend excursions are not included; lunch is included on 13–15 courses.
Book your place for summer 2027
Places are limited, and popular subjects fill early. A £2,000 deposit secures a place. Complete the booking form, or send us an enquiry and we’ll help you choose the right course, subject and dates. You can also email info@summerschool-uk.com.
New to booking? Read the course booking procedure. The programme is run by an independent provider and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the universities named on this page.