Arts, Literature & Culture courses at King’s College London Summer School
London is known for the arts. From the Royal Ballet in Covent Garden to Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, there is no city on earth better than London in which to explore these subjects.
‘King’s is situated right in the middle of everything. I went on the London Eye and really enjoyed my strolls along the Thames.’
~ Morgan MacKenzie Walker, Jane Austen’s England, 2012
King’s College London, centrally located in the heart of London on the Strand, is the ideal place to be based for a summer of study in London. Our Summer School offers over 20 courses in the fields of Arts, Literature and Culture, and since our Summer School began, these subjects have been some of our most popular for visiting Summer School students.
‘I enjoyed learning about the different types of performances there are from Shakespearean to the West End to fringe performance. I also enjoyed the trips we took outside the classroom which really helped me gain a better understand of these types of performances and helped me see the city.’
~ Saxony Nielsen, Theatrical London: Contemporary Performance in the City, 2012
King’s College London has a long-standing reputation of excellence for teaching the arts, and the Summer School continues this excellence, with world class tutors, who are specialized in their fields.
London is the city of Shakespeare. Our course Shakespeare in London explores the Bard’s life in London, from his life-time in the city to his lingering presence felt now on every corner. Take a listen to course tutors Sarah Lewis and Sarah Dustagheer to learn more.
Film studies are always a popular choice for Summer School students. And what better place to study the history of British film then in the city where it was founded? Our course London and Film offers you the perfect introduction to film studies. Our Summer School alumni Vhairi Motherwell can tell you more.
From Monty Python to Borat, British comedy has always led the way for comedians to push the boundaries. Comic Culture in British TV and Film explores this idea, and uses the resources King’s and London can offer to help students get the most out of their time in the city.
Other courses will take you outside of London to explore the culture of Europe. Listen to Niamh Campbell speak about her course, ‘Literature in the City’, which explores the literature of London, Dublin and Berlin.
‘The field trips we took helped me to better understand the subject matter, explore England, and really enjoy the course. I can thank my tutor for that as well.’
~ Morgan MacKenzie Walker, Jane Austen’s England, 2012
These are just a sample of the many courses that we do. To find out more, please visit our website, drop us an email, or give us a ring!
‘It was a once in a lifetime experience and I wouldn’t trade any part of it.’
~ Morgan MacKenzie Walker, Jane Austen’s England, 2012