Programme dates
5-16 July 2027
In-person Program
Gender, Media & Society Summer School
Study gender, media and society through King's university-level summer teaching, combining active classroom learning with independent study and campus life.
Last verified: 9 Oct 2026Reviewed by:BSBen Stacy
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Gender Media and Society at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility
Current status
Upcoming
Eligibility
Undergraduates or relevant professional experience
Age range / Year group
Ages 18+
Location / Region
London, United Kingdom
Cost
£2,650; £3,690
Duration
2 weeks
Format
In-person
Media StudiesSocial Sciences
Language: English
Accommodation: Optional single en-suite room
Meals: Self-funded; shared kitchens
Certificate / Outcome: Completion certificate and academic transcript
Campus experience: Libraries, classrooms and extracurricular activities
Contact hours: Minimum 45 hours
Gender Media and Society summary
Gender, Media & Society is part of King's Undergraduate Summer School, bringing its subject focus into an active university learning environment.
Expect participation, independent study and assessment alongside opportunities to meet other summer students and use campus facilities.
Its strongest appeal is academic engagement and campus experience; transferable credit requires approval from your home institution.
What is Gender, Media & Society Summer School?
Gender, Media & Society is a course in King's College London's Undergraduate Summer School. The wider summer school uses research-based teaching through workshops, seminars and lectures, with participation and independent thought central to the experience.
Students combine campus teaching with independent learning and assessment. Access to university facilities and undergraduate extracurricular activities adds a social dimension, while the course remains an academic commitment with attendance requirements.
Why Succeed highlights Gender Media and Society
The teaching model emphasizes participation and collaboration rather than passive attendance.
A minimum of 45 contact hours gives the academic experience substantial structure.
A transcript and potential credit transfer make it possible to connect summer learning with an existing degree.
Optional university housing and extracurricular activities support a fuller campus experience.
Who is Gender Media and Society for?
Best for
Students interested in gender, media and society who want active university-level learning and are comfortable contributing to group discussions.
Not ideal if
You want a light sightseeing experience or need guaranteed credit transfer, since attendance and assessment matter and your home institution decides credit recognition.
Is Gender Media and Society worth it?
This is a stronger fit when the subject complements your academic interests and you will actively use the classes, facilities and assessment. The contact hours and university academic standards give it more substance than a casual introduction.
The limitation is that a completion certificate does not automatically translate into degree credit. Weigh the academic value against the full housing, food and travel budget, and ask your home institution about recognition before committing.
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., Campus Wi-Fi., Campus library, classroom and catering-facility access., Completion certificate., Extracurricular activities, excluding travel., Accommodation with the residential package..
Accommodation
Optional single en-suite room
Meals
Self-funded; shared kitchens
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.
What to check before committing
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Compare with similar programsHow much preparation does Gender Media and Society need?
Effort level
Intensive university study.
Best started
Several weeks before the application cycle begins, allowing time for academic documents, language evidence and a personal statement.
Main challenge
Sustaining participation while managing coursework and independent study.
Typical preparation
Gather academic records and confirm whether English language evidence is required.
Explain your interest in the subject in a focused personal statement.
Discuss possible credit transfer with your home institution before booking.
Plan housing, meals, local travel and any immigration requirements.
Useful if
You want to connect subject exploration with your degree.
What do students do on Gender Media and Society?
You participate in an active university teaching environment, combining classroom learning with independent study and assessment. Campus facilities and undergraduate social activities support the experience outside class.
Step-by-step process
- 1
Attend the scheduled campus teaching and contribute individually and in groups.
- 2
Complete the module's independent study and asynchronous learning.
- 3
Undertake the assessments set for your module.
- 4
Use university study facilities and join undergraduate extracurricular activities.
- 5
Receive your academic results and completion documentation.
Gender Media and Society dates and deadlines
Upcoming
Applications open
9 November 2026
Opening date for the 2027 summer school.
| Milestone | Date | Timezone | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Programme dates | 5-16 July 2027 | Local | Upcoming | |
Applications open | 9 November 2026 | Local | Upcoming |
Eligibility and requirements
Age 18 or older at the start.
Undergraduate enrollment or relevant professional experience beyond education.
Normally UK 2:1 equivalent or GPA 3.3/4.0.
Lower GPA applications may receive individual consideration.
Meet King's undergraduate English language requirements.
Provide academic eligibility evidence and a personal statement.
How much does Gender Media and Society cost?
Tuition-only fee
£2,650 — One two-week course.
Funding or discounts
- Residential package: £3,690 — Tuition and accommodation.
- Application fee: £65 — Non-refundable; partner-institution applicants are exempt under applicant guidance.
- Early application tuition: £2,550 — For applications submitted by 29 January 2027.
- Early application residential: £3,590 — For applications submitted by 29 January 2027.
What's included
Academic tuition., Course materials., Campus Wi-Fi., Campus library, classroom and catering-facility access., Completion certificate., Extracurricular activities, excluding travel., Accommodation with the residential package.
How to apply to Gender Media and Society
- 1
Complete your personal details in the undergraduate application form.
- 2
Select Gender, Media & Society and choose whether to book the residential package.
- 3
Provide your personal statement and evidence of academic eligibility.
- 4
Upload language evidence and proof of university enrollment or qualifications.
- 5
Pay the application fee unless exempt, and enter the payment reference.
- 6
Review and submit the form.
- 7
Following a successful decision, pay the course fee to confirm your place.
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What is a typical day on Gender Media and Society?
A typical day during the program.
Campus teaching
Expect 4–5 hours daily, usually 09:00–13:00 or 14:00–18:00, with at least 45 contact hours overall.
Independent learning
Each module requires 3–5 hours of independent study and asynchronous learning in total.
Example social activities
The example Monday–Thursday timetable shows a reception, walking tour or bowling, cinema or Globe visit, and comedy or dinner.
Who teaches on Gender Media and Society?
King's commits to appropriately qualified teaching staff, with teaching and assessment standards equivalent to its academic-year modules. Its summer teaching model includes interactive lectures, workshops and seminars.
Where do students stay on Gender Media and Society?
Residential plan
- Great Dover Street Apartments: Undergraduate residential students stay in single en-suite rooms with showers, linen and towels.
- Meals and kitchens: Shared kitchens are available, and students should budget separately for meals.
- Residence facilities: Facilities include Wi-Fi, a gym, common rooms, laundry and study areas.
- Security support: Campuses and residences have 24-hour security cover, with SafeZone emergency and first-aid reporting.
Non-residential plan
- Tuition-only option: Students can choose the course without booking King's accommodation.
- Campus access and activities: Tuition includes campus facilities and eligibility for undergraduate extracurricular activities.
Great Dover Street has announced refurbishment during 2026/27, with potential noise disruption and room moves.
What happens after Gender Media and Society?
After completing this program, participants often pursue:
Completion certificate.
Final mark on a Record of Agreed Results transcript.
Potential home-institution credit transfer.
Practice in collaboration, critical thinking and independent study.
Typical summer-module credit equivalence is 3–4 US credits or 7.5 ECTS; your home institution decides recognition.
Where does Gender Media and Society take place?
The summer school takes place in London, where most King's summer teaching is based at Strand and Guy's campuses. Optional Great Dover Street accommodation is about a ten-minute walk from Guy's Campus and London Bridge station.
Students arrange their own airport transfer to housing.
Gender Media and Society FAQs
Gender, Media & Society belongs to King's Undergraduate Summer School. Its entry requirements differ from the separate pre-university summer school.
King's specifies at least 45 contact hours over two weeks, with 4–5 hours on campus daily. Each module also requires 3–5 hours of independent study and asynchronous learning across the program.
Summer modules typically correspond to 3–4 US credits or 7.5 ECTS. Your home institution decides whether to recognize and transfer that credit.
Undergraduate residential students stay at Great Dover Street Apartments in single en-suite rooms with showers. Linen and towels are provided.
Budget separately for meals. Shared kitchens are available at Great Dover Street, and King's campuses have food outlets.
Students who attend at least 80% of classes but audit their assessments may receive a certificate of attendance. Passing the course requires both the attendance threshold and assessment requirements.
You may not need one if your degree is taught in English. King's may request a degree transcript or certificate establishing the language of instruction.
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Ben works at the intersection of education, technology and school adoption, with expertise in how secondary schools evaluate data-driven tools and how education technology is used in practice.
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- Student Experience | Summer Programmes | King’s College London
- Great Dover Street
- Information for applicants | Summer Programmes | King’s College London
- Summer at King's | Summer Programmes | King’s College London
- Terms and Conditions for Summer School, Winter School and Bespoke Programming 2027
- Undergraduate Summer School | Summer Programmes | King’s College London
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