Warwick Pre-University Summer School 2018 - Tuesday 3 July - Friday 13 July Introduction to Economics and Finance - University of Warwick
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Warwick Pre-University Summer School 2018 Tuesday 3 July – Friday 13 July Introduction to Economics and Finance
The Course
Unforgettable and inspirational Introduction to Personal Development
Economics and Finance
summer experience for enthusiastic The programme will cover a number of exciting and
Students will focus on important skills such as effective
listening and delivering presentations. The sessions will
and motivated 16-18 year-old important topics that lie at the heart of economics and complement the academic learning so students will get
an opportunity to apply some of the new knowledge that
finance. In addition to learning about core economic
students at the world-leading principles, you will also be introduced to some of the key they have learnt in an interactive way. On the final day of
concepts and tools of exciting areas such as game theory the academic course, students will work in small teams to
University of Warwick, UK. and behavioural economics. These will help you to start deliver a presentation to the wider group.
thinking strategically and to begin to understand how
individuals, organisations and even nations make choices
about how they allocate their resources – be that their time, Preparing for University in the UK
effort or their money.
The Summer School includes sessions which will help you
Students will also look at some of the burning issues to prepare for studying in the UK. There will be a session
concerning the world of money and banking, including core on applying to University in the UK and also a workshop
ideas of finance and stock markets. The political and social on writing your personal statement. Living and studying
contexts matter for economic outcomes and so these will be on the Warwick campus and experiencing teaching from a
considered as well, drawing on topical examples from the top UK university will also give you an insight into life and
world around us. undergraduate study in the UK.
Overall, the academic sessions will help you to think like All students will receive a certificate of attendance from
an economist and will provide a useful insight into the way the University of Warwick.
economics is taught at university level in the UK.
We are delighted to offer this Social and Cultural Activities
opportunity for students to study Your course will keep you busy academically but we want
at the University of Warwick for an to ensure that you also have an opportunity to enjoy your
The University exciting ten-night, fully-inclusive time on campus and experience many of the UK’s cultural
highlights with your new friends. The programme includes
of Warwick is a top residential Summer School. The a number of evening socials on campus including: a formal
Russell Group University.
programme is open to students welcome dinner, a curry and quiz night and a film evening.
Awarded ‘University of
the Year’ aged 16-18 years old. During your time at Warwick, you will also visit Stratford-
Upon-Avon, where Shakespeare was born, and the historic
The Times and The
and beautiful town of Oxford.
Sunday Times 2015
Students will experience:
Engaging with like-minded peers from around In London, there will be a full sight-seeing programme
the world including the London Eye, Thames River Cruise, West End
Warwick is also Show and guest lecture at the iconic Shard.
targeted by the largest A taste of undergraduate teaching from top
number of the UK’s top Warwick faculty
graduate employers
Outstanding guest speakers
High Fliers Research 2017
Personal effectiveness training, including
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leadership and communication skills
Preparing for University in the UK
Living on the beautiful and self-contained
Accommodation
subjects ranked in Warwick campus for seven nights
the UK’s top 10 for
Spending three nights in the amazing capital
their field Whilst at Warwick, all students will be accommodated on
city of London
The Times and campus in single-sex flats on a fully-catered basis in our
Sunday Times’ Good Enjoying an industry visit halls of residence, Tocil Halls, for seven nights. In London,
University Guide
students will also stay in single-sex accommodation. Student
2018 Visiting some of the most iconic places in the mentors will stay with the students in halls and accompany
UK, including Oxford and Stratford-Upon-Avon students around campus, on socials and trips.
At a Glance:
The programme includes:
An introduction to the Summer University of Warwick Attendance A curry, quiz and karaoke night
School Certificate
Pizza and film evening
22 hours of teaching and An introduction to Warwick in
professional skills development London London Eye, Thames river cruise,
Houses of Parliament, Hop-on-hop-
Two high profile guest lectures 7 nights accommodation at off bus tour of London, afternoon
including one in the Shard Warwick and 3 nights in London tea, West End show
A campus tour with current students Fully-inclusive catering, breakfast, Farewell reception
lunch and dinner every day
Advice and guidance on applying Transport to and from Birmingham
and personal statements A welcome barbecue or Heathrow airport.
An industry visit in London A formal welcome dinner
related to your course
Admissions
Entry criteria Great early
Students applying for this programme must be
booking and
aged 16-18. There are no subject-specific criteria groups discounts
but you should be a passionate and enthusiastic available
learner.
Groups of 5+ are eligible for a free teacher place.
English Language Requirements
Find out more and apply online at
All teaching is conducted in English so students
www.warwick.ac.uk/preuniversity/summer-school
must be able to demonstrate a good level of
English language and comprehension. We assess T: +44 (0) 20 3859-7720
students’ English ability through their application E: warwickinlondon@warwick.ac.uk
and correspondence.
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