Year 12 summer schools 2018 londonmet.ac.uk/summerschool
Why choose London Met summer schools? Our summer schools give you the opportunity to explore university life and discover what your course is really like.
Course index Looking for a particular subject? Find your course below: Subject Page Architecture 8 Chemistry 6 Design 8 Engineering 4 Fashion design 8 Fine art 8 Journalism 4 Law 4 Marketing 4 Photography 8 Politics and international relations 6 Psychology 6 Sports science 6
What will I do? At our summer schools you’ll have the chance to experience life as a first-year student. You’ll attend lectures, seminars and hands-on workshops, get tips on putting together your UCAS application and gain important study skills. You’ll also learn first-hand what student life is like from our student ambassadors. There will be lots of opportunities to make new friends too and enjoy the social side of university. The week will end with a graduation ceremony which your parents, guardians, family, friends and teachers are invited to attend. For those on our art, architecture and design courses, we will also hold a special exhibition to display your work at the end of the week.
How much does it cost? Our summer schools are completely free and include lunch, refreshments and all trips and activities. Please note that all of our courses are nonresidential. Unfortunately we can’t provide accommodation to students from further afield. 2
Who can attend? Our courses are designed for Year 12 students from UK state schools and colleges. While some of our courses require you to be studying a particular subject already, others are open to everyone, regardless of which subject you’re studying. Priority will also be given to students who meet any of the following criteria: • neither parent attended university • you are/have been in local authority care • you are a young adult carer • you have a disability affecting your studies • you have been eligible for free school meals during your secondary education • you come from an area with low overall progression rates to higher education
How do I find out more and apply? Apply online: londonmet.ac.uk/summerschool Deadline: Monday 28 May 2018
Our student ambassadors Our amazing team of student ambassadors are excited to welcome you to London Met. They will be with you all week to answer any questions you might have about university life and to help you make the most of your time with us.
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Guildhall School of Business and Law Course
Subject areas included
Who can attend?
Fundamentals of marketing: how marketing is used to build customer relationships
Business, marketing, advertising
Students interested in studying business or marketing at university
The law, our lives and 800 years of legal history
Law
Students interested in studying law at university
School of Computing and Digital Media Course
Subject areas included
Who can attend?
Engineering: design and build your own robot
Electronic engineering, robotic engineering
Students studying Computing or Physics A level/BTEC or equivalent
Journalist for a week
Journalism
Students interested in studying journalism at university
“A great insight into what engineering is like at university.� Engineering student, 2017
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Description
Date / location
Marketing was voted one of the best jobs in 2018 and this course explores the excitement of the marketing industry with an appreciation of the role and significance it plays in contemporary society, both from a business and consumer perspective. Join us for a week of lectures, seminars and practical sessions investigating how organisations use marketing to establish relationships with customers. You’ll also apply what you have learnt to develop your own marketing campaign launching a new product on to the market.
Monday 23 to Friday 27 July Aldgate campus, E1 7PF
We will introduce you to the fascinating world of the British legal system. You will learn how law is relevant to what may sometimes appear to be the most mundane aspects of our lives and how law has developed over hundreds of years and continues to develop today in response to increasingly rapid social, political and technical change. You will have the opportunity to participate in a debate in our mock courtroom involving questions of human rights in relation to the expression of religious belief and to visit the Royal Courts of Justice.
Tuesday 3 to Friday 6 July Holloway campus, N7 8DB
Description
Date / location
You’ll use a system designed by the University to develop programs for a series of tiny robots to perform tasks such as following a set course, avoiding obstacles and writing simple words. You will also attend a series of short lectures and seminars introducing robots, their design, operation and applications before building your own robots and presenting your work to an expert panel of industry specialists.
Monday 2 to Friday 6 July Holloway campus, N7 8DB
Working with a professional journalist you will have training in journalistic techniques before you take on the role of reporters, photographers and sub-editors. Using professional production software in our newsroom, you will write and research your own news for distribution to fellow students and staff at the end of the week and start to develop the creative, organisational and interpersonal skills required for a career in media.
Monday 2 to Friday 6 July Holloway campus, N7 8DB
“It helps you make life-changing decisions because it is a great insight into your course.” Law student, 2015 5
School of Human Sciences Course
Subject areas included
Who can attend?
The science of sport
Sports science, sport psychology, sports therapy, coaching
Students interested in studying sports science, sports therapy, coaching or a related course at university – students should be studying either Sports Science or Biology A level/BTEC or equivalent
Chemistry and pharmaceutical science
Chemistry, pharmaceutical science
Students studying Chemistry A level/Applied Science BTEC or equivalent
School of Social Sciences Course
Subject areas included
Who can attend?
Psychology in the real world
Psychology
Students interested in studying psychology or other social sciences at university
Politics and international relations: democracy in crisis?
Politics, international relations
Students interested in studying sociology, criminology, social policy or social sciences at university
“This summer school was excellent and has not only helped me understand the subject better, but university life too. It has made me more enthusiastic to take a politics course in university.” Politics and international relations student, 2017 6
Description
Date / location
Join us for a week of lectures and practical workshops looking at the broad spectrum of sports science specialisms that can be studied at university. An introduction to sports science will give you a look at the physiology and biomechanics of exercise and sessions in sports therapy will allow you to learn how sports professionals recognise and treat athletes with injuries or dysfunction. You will also get an introduction to sport psychology and coaching to find out how we can encourage, develop and progress performance levels in sport. The course will make use of our specialised sports therapy and nutritional physiology labs.
Monday 2 to Friday 6 July Holloway campus, N7 8DB
Join us for a week exploring disciplines linking chemistry and pharmaceutical science. This year, sessions will include extraction of natural products, separation of compounds and analysis via thin layer chromatography, nuclear magnetic resonance and Infra-red spectroscopy. Sessions will take place in the University’s £30m Science Centre, which includes one of the largest open-plan teaching laboratories in Europe.
Monday 2 to Friday 6 July Holloway campus, N7 8DB
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Date / location
Each day you will work with leading academics exploring different core areas of psychology and how it can explain human behaviour in real-world contexts. You will develop your knowledge through a mixture of lectures, seminars and hands-on workshops. Previous topics covered include forensic psychology, addiction, eyewitness testimony, mental toughness and conducting research in psychology.
Monday 2 to Friday 6 July Holloway campus, N7 8DB
The years 2016–18 have been characterised by dramatic political conflict and radical shifts in the practice of political leadership across Britain, Europe and the United States. Established political elites, institutional arrangements and policy practices have been challenged by insurgent political movements. These developments have prompted some to declare a crisis of democracy. This summer school will examine and assess the nature of these challenges and the validity of this claim. You will examine these issues through participation in discussions with academic experts and fellow students and the development of presentations.
Monday 2 to Friday 6 July Holloway campus, N7 8DB
“I really loved working in the lab and meeting the science ambassadors. Thank you so much.” Chemistry student, 2017 7
The Sir John Cass School of Art, Architecture and Design Course
Subject areas included
Who can attend?
Architecture
Architecture, design
Students interested in studying architecture at university. Ideally students studying one art or design-related subject at A Level/BTEC or equivalent
Designing through 3D sketching
Fine art, illustration, design and 3D design courses
Students studying at least one art or design-related subject at A Level/BTEC or equivalent
Street photography
Photography, fine art
Students studying at least one art or design-related subject at A level/BTEC or equivalent
Street style
Fashion design
Students studying at least one art or design-related subject at A level/BTEC or equivalent
“Very informative and well structured. Great for architecture/design applicants as you get to learn a wide range of techniques that colleges do not usually teach.� Architecture student, 2017 8
Description
Date / location
Led by School of Architecture tutors and students, you’ll explore a piece of London through sketching, writing and photography. We will develop stories, strategies and small-scale interventions to celebrate the richness of what is already here, to improve what can be improved and to change what must be changed. You will be introduced to professional ways of working and techniques of making and the week will end with a presentation and exhibition of your work. We will also offer advice and guidance on preparing a strong portfolio.
Monday 23 to Friday 27 July Aldgate campus, E1 7TP
This course will introduce you to the role of drawing and sketching within the 3D design process and how it can act as an immediate and playful tool with which to bridge the gap between thinking and making. You will work across a variety of different sketching techniques including one and two-point perspective, contour and cross-contour lines, translating shape into 3D form and exploring the journey from representation to abstraction. You will build individual confidence in drawing as a vital component in the 3D design process.
Monday 23 to Friday 27 July Aldgate campus, E1 7TP
During this week you will have the chance to build and develop your photography skills in a range of hands-on studio sessions before heading out into one of the most exciting and fashionable areas of London to test out your skills. With the support of a professional photographer you will build your own portfolio with a range of portrait and location shots. Using our photography studios to process and edit your shots to a professional standard you will then curate your own exhibition at the end of the week.
Monday 23 to Friday 27 July Aldgate campus, E1 7TP
Taking inspiration from the sights, sounds and materials of the city streets, you will work with a top fashion designer on your own cutting-edge creations that tell a story about London and its people. Sessions will include a fashion trail around Shoreditch, mood boarding, mannequin experimentation and developing your own voice in fashion. At the end of the week you will present your creations in a special exhibition in our own public galleries.
Monday 23 to Friday 27 July Aldgate campus, E1 7TP
“The course has really helped me get comfortable with a camera as well as improving my communication skills.” Photography student, 2017 9
Key information Cost to schools/students: Free Contact: Charlotte Gaughan, Senior Widening Participation Officer Telephone: 020 7133 3980 Email: summerschool@londonmet.ac.uk
How to apply For further information about our full range of summer schools and to access the application form visit londonmet.ac.uk/ summerschool Select your first and second choice courses. We will endeavour to allocate your first choice but should this be full you will be offered an alternative if available. Complete the application form including details of a teacher who can be contacted to provide a reference. Be sure to complete your application by the deadline of Monday 28 May 2018. You will receive an email once your application has been processed and places will be confirmed in June.
Is the summer school for me? London Met is an inclusive and diverse community and we welcome applications from students from all cultures and backgrounds. If you have a health condition, learning difficulty or disability we can talk to you about how best to accommodate your needs before you attend. If you are/have been in care, please let us know in your application and we may be able to contribute to your travel expenses. If you would like to talk though any of your needs before applying please don’t hesitate to contact us on the details above.
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Still have questions? Have a question about our summer school? Want some further advice on which course to choose or how to apply? Please get in touch with any questions, we would be more than happy to answer them.
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