Students on our Taste of Science and Engineering course will sample a range of disciplines at the centre of Warwick's science and engineering undergraduate offer. Each of these subject are delivered by academics from the relevant academic department, with each department boasting top rankings, internationally recognised academics and cutting edge research. Students will be introduced to and explore ideas beyond the typical school curriculum, so if you want to find out what it is like to study these subjects at degree level, then our Taste of Science and Engineering course may be for you!

Non-credit

Residential

Accepts International Students

Topics:

An introduction to Psychology
Whether you have studied psychology before or not, this taster will introduce you to the way that we uncover the ‘secrets’ behind human behaviour at degree level, the techniques we use as psychological scientists, and the brain and body structures that make us act the way we do.

An introduction to Engineering:
This session will introduce you to the different Engineering disciplines and their career prospects. It will then focus on the subdiscipline of Water and Environmental Engineering with particular emphasis on the importance of proper water resource management for sustainability.

An introduction to Computer Sciences:
This course will give you the opportunity to learn new concepts, develop basic skills in the Engineering and Computer Science fields, and apply them in a simulation environment. Besides, you will be introduced to the ideas and the world of the Internet of Things, where the internet enables the communication of different devices.

An introduction to Life Sciences:
This session explores the events that led to the entry of plague into Europe, the complex epidemiology of the bacterium that gave such a high death rate and finish with some recent developments

An introduction to Maths and Statistics

The Pre-University Summer School academic content includes:

• An introduction to the Summer School
  
• 24 hours of academic teaching and professional skills development
  
• A guest lecture with an industry expert
  
• A campus tour with current students
  
• Advice and guidance on applying to study at university and personal statements
  
• A chance to see the University City of Oxford
  
• A talk from a Warwick alumnus
  
• The chance to live alongside current Warwick student ambassadors
  
• All students will receive a certificate of attendance from the University of Warwick.

Single Session

Jul 16 - Jul 26

1 week

Residential

3790 GBP

The fee for the Summer School includes accommodation for 10 nights, breakfasts, lunches, dinners, the social programme, all teaching, the guest lectures, travel to London and Oxford and all the activities on trips.

You will need additional money for souvenirs, drinks and snacks and any shopping you may wish to do during the programme.

It is possible to pay the fee in instalments and we will let you know the options once you have an offer.

Payment is made in pounds sterling. Please note, you will need to pay a £50 application fee when you apply for this programme. This fee is non-refundable but will be deducted from the overall fee.

Financial Aid

No financial aid is available.