University of Cambridge Pembroke Cambridge Summer Programme

The Pembroke Cambridge Summer Programme (formerly called Pembroke-King's Programme or PKP) offers a unique opportunity for students to experience life as a Cambridge student over six weeks. Living in Pembroke College, students choose three courses, from around 30 on offer, all ‘Cambridge’ in style (small-group teaching), content and standard. Outside of class, a diverse and fun range of social, cultural and sporting activities are on offer, together with exciting travel options around the UK and Europe.

Independent Supervision Project

As part of the program, students interested in research can replace one of their three courses with an independent supervision option that allows for independent, self-directed research on a topic of their choice, working one-on-one with a Cambridge supervisor and expert in the field. Most students choose supervision topics in subjects such as English, History, Politics, Linguistics, Religion and Philosophy, Sciences, Engineering, Law, Economics, Finance and Business. Unfortunately, it’s not possible to do lab-based science supervisions.

Please note that extra fees apply, and research is for personal interest only, not for credit transfer at UBC.

More specific and finalized program details can be found on the partner institution's website. However, you must apply through Go Global to be considered for this program and ensure you follow the appropriate transfer credit process.

• All applicants must meet Go Global eligibility requirements
  • UBC Vancouver students
  • UBC Okanagan students
• You must be at least 18 years old (by the start of the program) to participate in this program
• You must have a cumulative GPA of 3.2/4.0 (~76%) to participate in this program

Areas of study available:

• Arts
• Commerce
• Science
• Sociology

Course equivalency formula

• 2 ECTS credits = 1 UBC credit

Course load information

• Take 3 courses. Expect to earn an equivalent of ~18-20 ECTS credits upon successful program completion

Transfer credit

Check out the courses that previous students have transferred back to UBC in the last 5 years using our Course Search Tool. If you don't see a particular course you listed, it simply means you need to submit it as a new course request through the Transfer Credit Portal while on your Go Global experience. For more information, please visit the Go Global Transfer Credit webpage.

Not all courses listed are offered through the summer program at this partner institution. The tool is for reference only–research the partner's website for actual course offerings.

Search for previously approved courses

Note: Transfer credits are only granted for courses with academic content that meet the academic standard for UBC. Courses that do not contain academic coursework may not be eligible. Please visit Go Global Transfer Credit webpage to learn more. Please speak to a departmental advisor if you have any questions.