Inspirational Programs & Courses
Browse a curated selection of high-quality academic and enrichment programs hosted at University College London. Each program is chosen for its academic strength, student support, and immersive campus experience.
University College London
Welcome to our guide to the best summer courses taking place on campus at University College London.
Campus Summary
University College London (UCL) is a prestigious seat of learning and innovation established in 1826. It stands out not just for its academic excellence but for its location in the dynamic core of London, surrounded by some of the world’s most famous cultural institutions like the British Museum and the Royal Opera House. UCL offers students the chance to study in a historic environment with the latest in educational facilities.
The university’s campus integrates seamlessly into the fabric of London’s intellectual and cultural life, making it an exciting place to learn and grow. With a tradition of breaking boundaries and a vibrant student body, UCL provides a cosmopolitan atmosphere that fosters creativity and critical thinking. Its central location means that students have unparalleled access to a variety of resources including libraries, museums, theaters, and international organizations, making it a unique place to pursue summer studies.
Campus Highlights
- Prestigious Russell Group university with a global reputation
- Centrally located in the historic Bloomsbury area of London
- Proximity to other educational institutions like Birkbeck, SOAS
- A hotbed for research with numerous pioneering faculties
- Close to London’s key scientific and medical institutions
- Within walking distance to many of London's landmarks and green spaces
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Find a Course
Browse top summer courses hosted at University College London.
Globalisation, Populism, and the Politics of Identity
While the world has been moving increasingly towards greater inter-connectivity through trade, infrastructure, communications, and migration, criticism of ‘globalisation’ has…
Introduction to Cognitive Psychology
How are we able to focus on one thing rather than something else? Why do we remember some things and…
Climate Law and Policy
Perhaps the greatest challenge facing humankind is anthropogenic climate change, the rapid warming of the earth’s temperature driven by the…
Social Minds: The Psychology of Connection and Division
What brings people together — and what pushes them apart? This course explores how group identities are formed, how individuals…
The Secret Lives of Books: Parchment, Printing-Presses, and Paperbacks
How have various technologies, from the printing press to the coding, impacted how people have read, used, and understood books?…
Oxford and the Rise of Fantasy Literature
What inspired the emergence and flowering of the fantasy genre in the 20th and 21st century? Oxford - historic, beautiful,…
Economic History: The Great Divergence, Convergence, and Beyond
What are the causes of the vast differences in wealth between nations? Why have certain societies prospered whilst others still…
PPE: Leadership in Business and Society
Whether it is a politician guiding a nation through crisis, a visionary tech entrepreneur disrupting the global business landscape, or…
Advanced Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: Generative AI and Deep Unsupervised Learning
Deep Unsupervised Learning is an exciting emerging area of research in the field of artificial intelligence and machine learning, in…
Radical Modernism: British Art and Literature from the Pre-Raphaelites to the Bloomsbury Group
In this very special course, students benefit from access to and engagement with the extraordinary collection in the Ashmolean and…
The Higgs Boson and the Future of Particle Physics
Join this course to explore the universe at the smallest distances and highest energies where quantum mechanics and special relativity…
Comedies, Histories, and Tragedies: Shakespeare’s Plays and the Book that Saved Them
Taking its cue from the First Folio (1623), the book that preserved many of Shakespeare’s plays for posterity, the course…
International Law
Knowledge of the subject of International Law is vital, not just to those who hope to become lawyers, but to…
Computational Psychology and Artificial Intelligence
How does the brain process information, make decisions, and learn? Computational Psychologists seek to answer these questions by using algorithms…
Jane Austen: Literature and Legacy
A moderately successful author in her own lifetime, Jane Austen has since become a global phenomenon: her writings are now…
Advanced Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: Natural Language Processing
Through predictive text, translation tools, and smart devices natural language processing (NLP) is increasingly a part of our day-to-day lives,…
Museum Studies: Collection, Curation, and Colonialism
Museums: What are they good for? The Ashmolean, since it opened its doors in 1683 as the world's first ever…
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: Theory and Practice
In our age of burgeoning smart technology and automation we are already seeing the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence and…
Advanced Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: Computer Vision
From self-driving cars and augmented reality to intelligent medical imaging helping doctors identify diseases more quickly, computer vision is a…
Law and the Pursuit of Freedom
Does the law protect or undermine our freedom? Which legal doctrines govern our speech, assembly, property, and personal autonomy? This…
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