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    Engineering Design for Entrepreneurship Summer School
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    Engineering Design for Entrepreneurship Summer School

    by King's College London

    Explore engineering design and entrepreneurship through King’s College London’s interactive, research-based summer teaching, with workshops, seminars and lectures.

    Last verified: 9 Oct 2026Reviewed by:SSSean Stevens

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    Engineering Design for Entrepreneurship at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility

    Current status

    Upcoming

    Eligibility

    Undergraduates or experienced professionals

    Age range / Year group

    Ages 18+

    Location / Region

    London, United Kingdom

    Cost

    £2,650; £3,690

    Duration

    2 weeks

    Format

    In-person

    Applications open

    9 November 2026

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    EngineeringDesignEntrepreneurship
    Language: English
    Accommodation: Single en-suite rooms
    Meals: Budgeted separately
    Certificate / Outcome: Completion certificate and academic transcript
    Campus experience: Libraries, facilities and social activities
    Sessions / cadence: Monday–Friday, 4–5 hours daily; 3–5 hours independent
    Academic credit: Typically 3–4 US credits or 7.5 ECTS

    Engineering Design for Entrepreneurship summary

    Engineering Design for Entrepreneurship is a taught module within King’s College London’s Undergraduate Summer School, bringing engineering design and entrepreneurship into the same academic focus.

    The teaching model combines workshops, seminars and lectures with active participation, group learning and independent study.

    It suits students who want structured university study and campus experience, particularly if they will use assessed work and reflection to explore their academic interests.

    What is Engineering Design for Entrepreneurship Summer School?

    Engineering Design for Entrepreneurship Summer School is a King’s College London undergraduate summer module focused on engineering design and entrepreneurship. It sits within a teaching model built around experiential, research-based workshops, seminars and lectures.

    Students participate in active classroom learning, collaborate with peers and complete independent study and assessments. Campus facilities and undergraduate social activities add a university experience alongside the academic work.

    Why Succeed highlights Engineering Design for Entrepreneurship

    • The combination of engineering design and entrepreneurship offers a useful focus for students interested in both technical study and business thinking.

    • Active workshops and group learning give students a stronger role than simply listening to lectures.

    • Assessment follows King’s regular academic standards, giving the experience academic substance.

    • A results transcript and potential transfer credit can make the work useful beyond the summer course.

    • Campus facilities and included social activities support both study and connections with other students.

    Who is Engineering Design for Entrepreneurship for?

    Best for

    Students interested in engineering design and entrepreneurship who enjoy active classes, collaboration and assessed university study.

    Not ideal if

    You want a largely unstructured vacation or prefer a course without attendance and assessment requirements.

    Is Engineering Design for Entrepreneurship worth it?

    This is worth considering if you want focused academic study that brings engineering design and entrepreneurship together. Active teaching, assessment and access to university facilities give students concrete ways to engage with the subject.

    The strongest value comes from participating fully and reflecting on what you learn, rather than treating the certificate as the main benefit. Credit transfer requires separate approval, and housing, meals and travel need careful budget planning.

    A practical overview of cost, accommodation, meals, dates and provider details to review before deciding.

    Cost and what is included

    £2,650; £3,690; includes Academic tuition, Course materials, including relevant supplies and protective equipment, Campus Wi-Fi, Access to libraries, classrooms and catering facilities, Completion certificate, Extracurricular activities, excluding travel, Accommodation when booking the residential package.

    Accommodation

    Single en-suite rooms

    Meals

    Budgeted separately

    Provider details

    Review the King's College London provider page and official sources before making a final decision.

    Dates and logistics

    2 weeks; London, United Kingdom.

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    How much preparation does Engineering Design for Entrepreneurship need?

    Effort level

    Intensive academic study.

    Best started

    Gather academic and language documents a few weeks before applications open; allow several months for travel and immigration planning before the session.

    Main challenge

    Balancing active classes, independent study and assessment work.

    Typical preparation

    • Prepare a personal statement explaining your interest in engineering design and entrepreneurship.

    • Gather academic records and any required English-proficiency evidence.

    • Ask your home institution about transfer credit before booking.

    • Compare housing options and budget separately for meals and local travel.

    Useful if

    You want to test your interest through structured university learning.

    What do students do on Engineering Design for Entrepreneurship?

    You take part in the undergraduate summer-school model of active teaching, collaborative learning and independent study. Assessment and attendance requirements make this a structured academic experience.

    Step-by-step process

    1. 1

      Attend interactive classes, workshops and seminars.

    2. 2

      Participate in individual and group learning activities.

    3. 3

      Complete independent and asynchronous study alongside teaching.

    4. 4

      Complete the module’s required assessments.

    5. 5

      Join undergraduate extracurricular activities alongside your academic work.

    Engineering Design for Entrepreneurship dates and deadlines

    Programme dates

    5-16 July 2027

    Upcoming

    Applications open

    9 November 2026

    Opening date for the 2027 King’s summer-school cycle.

    Upcoming

    Early application discount

    29 January 2027

    Discounted listed totals are £2,550 tuition-only or £3,590 residential.

    Upcoming

    Eligibility and requirements

    • Be at least 18 when the program starts.

    • Be an undergraduate or have relevant professional experience.

    • Normally hold a UK 2:1 equivalent or GPA 3.3/4.0.

    • Lower GPAs may be considered individually.

    • Meet C1 English or equivalent proficiency requirements.

    • Provide academic evidence and a personal statement.

    How much does Engineering Design for Entrepreneurship cost?

    Tuition-only fee

    £2,650 — Standard listed total for one two-week course.

    Funding or discounts

    • Residential package: £3,690 — Alternative total covering tuition and accommodation.
    • Application fee: £65 — Non-refundable; applicants from partner institutions are exempt.
    • Early tuition discount: £2,550 — For applications made by 29 January 2027.
    • Early residential discount: £3,590 — For applications made by 29 January 2027.

    What's included

    Academic tuition, Course materials, including relevant supplies and protective equipment, Campus Wi-Fi, Access to libraries, classrooms and catering facilities, Completion certificate, Extracurricular activities, excluding travel, Accommodation when booking the residential package

    How to apply to Engineering Design for Entrepreneurship

    1. 1

      Complete your personal details in the undergraduate application form.

    2. 2

      Select Engineering Design for Entrepreneurship and choose whether to book accommodation.

    3. 3

      Prepare your personal statement and submit academic and required English-language evidence.

    4. 4

      Pay the application fee unless exempt and enter the payment reference.

    5. 5

      Review and submit the application.

    6. 6

      King’s normally communicates the application outcome within five working days.

    7. 7

      If offered a place, pay the course fee to confirm it.

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    What is a typical day on Engineering Design for Entrepreneurship?

    A typical day during the program.

    Academic teaching

    Monday–Friday: usually 09:00–13:00 or 14:00–18:00, with 4–5 campus hours daily and at least 45 contact hours overall.

    Independent study

    Allow 3–5 additional hours for independent and asynchronous study across the module.

    Example social activities

    The example timetable shows Monday–Thursday activities at 18:00–20:00, including a welcome reception, walking tour, cinema and comedy.

    Who teaches on Engineering Design for Entrepreneurship?

    King’s commits to appropriately qualified teaching staff. Summer-school teaching and assessment follow the same academic standards as modules delivered during the regular academic year.

    Where do students stay on Engineering Design for Entrepreneurship?

    Residential plan

    • Great Dover Street rooms: Single en-suite rooms with showers, linen and towels are provided.
    • Shared facilities: The residence has shared kitchens, study areas, a common room, gym and laundry room.
    • Security and support: Residence security operates 24 hours a day, with secure access and reception support.
    • Meals and kitchens: Students budget separately for meals and can use shared residence kitchens.

    Non-residential plan

    • Tuition-only option: Students can choose the course without the residential package.
    • Campus and social access: Tuition includes campus facilities and undergraduate extracurricular activities, excluding travel.

    Great Dover Street has refurbishment planned during 2026/27, with possible noise disruption and room moves.

    What happens after Engineering Design for Entrepreneurship?

    After completing this program, participants often pursue:

    Receive a certificate on completion.

    Receive a Record of Agreed Results with your final mark.

    Request home-institution approval for external academic credit.

    Build critical thinking, collaboration and independent-study skills.

    Modules typically correspond to 3–4 US credits or 7.5 ECTS; transfer credit is not guaranteed.

    Where does Engineering Design for Entrepreneurship take place?

    The summer school takes place on King’s College London campuses, with most summer teaching based at Strand and Guy’s. Residential students stay at Great Dover Street Apartments, about a 10-minute walk from Guy’s Campus and London Bridge Station.

    Students arrange their own airport transfer to their housing.

    Engineering Design for Entrepreneurship FAQs

    The module focuses on Engineering Design for Entrepreneurship within King’s Undergraduate Summer School. The teaching model emphasizes active participation through workshops, seminars and lectures.

    Plan for at least 45 contact hours, normally with 4–5 hours on campus each weekday. Modules also require 3–5 hours of independent and asynchronous study across the program.

    The residential package uses Great Dover Street Apartments. Students receive single en-suite rooms with showers, linen and towels.

    Students are told to budget separately for meals. Campus food outlets and shared kitchens at Great Dover Street provide options for eating and preparing food.

    Tuition includes academic teaching, course materials, campus Wi-Fi, access to campus facilities, a completion certificate and extracurricular activities. Travel for extracurricular activities is excluded.

    Summer modules typically correspond to 3–4 US credits or 7.5 ECTS. Your home institution decides whether to award transfer credit.

    Modules typically have two assessments, with formats and weighting varying by subject. Passing requires at least 80% attendance and fulfillment of the assessment requirements.

    King’s campuses and residences have security cover 24 hours a day. The Safe Zone app can report emergencies, request first aid and flag security concerns.

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    Sources and verification

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    • Great Dover Street
    • Student Experience | Summer Programmes | King’s College London
    • Information for applicants | Summer Programmes | King’s College London
    • Summer at King's | Summer Programmes | King’s College London
    • Summer School, Winter School and Bespoke Programmes Terms and Conditions 2027
    • Undergraduate Summer School | Summer Programmes | King’s College London

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