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Our Impact Contextual Admissions Sutton Trust Online FAQs Contact Us Alumni Stories Browse Courses University partners Eligibility How to apply Teacher Resources Sutton Trust UK Summer Schools give you the chance to experience what university life is really like Applications for UK Summer Schools 2024 are now CLOSED. Applications are now CLOSED for 2024 UK Summer School programmes! REGISTER YOUR INTEREST FOR 2024/2025 What can you do at a Sutton Trust UK Summer School? Experience university life Experience university life Spend a week at one of our 13 partner universities attending lectures, living in a dorm, networking with professors and administrators, and immersing yourself in university life. Our Summer Schools are completely free so you can get to know your chosen university, no matter where in the country you’re from. Explore one of 40 subjects at a leading institution Explore one of 40 subjects at a leading institution Explore academic taster sessions in your chosen subject. Choose from over 40 different courses, from Archaeology and Anthropology to Veterinary Medicine. With over 15 hours of teaching at undergraduate level, you will get the chance to explore the subjects that you are passionate about. Going beyond the school curriculum, your academic sessions will provide you with a valuable experience to use in your personal statement. Receive university application support Receive university application support You will take part in workshops that will help you navigate UCAS and write the best personal statement possible. You will find out about how to apply for student finance, the availability of bursaries and how to manage your money whilst at university. Access Sutton Trust Online Access Sutton Trust Online Get advice from current undergraduate students, additional guidance for UCAS applications and more through our new digital platform Sutton Trust Online What will you get out of a Sutton Trust UK Summer School? Essential Life Skills Essential Life Skills Throughout your week, you will have the chance to develop essential life skills. Such as: Networking Professional and Personal Confidence Personal and Financial Independence Presenting Access our Alumni Platform Access our Alumni Platform Once you graduate from a Sutton Trust programme, you will become a member of our alumni community. Sutton Trust Alumni is the online home of the alumni community. Here you can create connections, access support and inspire change. With more than 3,500 alumni already active in the community, you can get advice from alums studying and working in areas you are interested in. You’ll also gain exclusive access to events, career opportunities and ways to stay involved with our work. Meet new people Meet new people You will take part in a range of social activities, designed to help you make friends with other students on the Summer School and unwind after jam-packed days! Depending on your programme, these will range from tours to karaoke to university societies to film nights. Get contextual admission Get contextual admission The Sutton Trust believes that contextual admissions – where the background of a university applicant is taken into account as part of the admissions process – is a crucial tool for widening access to higher education. This can include giving students from underrepresented backgrounds reduced grade offers, guaranteed interviews or extra consideration. Some of our partner universities may provide contextual offers to students who have completed a Sutton Trust summer school. See the table on this page for more details. Key dates Applications open January 9th 2024 Find out more Applications open January 9th 2024 Your application will ask about your secondary school, qualifications and details on your background, including any benefits you or your parents receive Informational webinars January 2024 Find out more Informational webinars January 2024 We will hold a series of webinars with the Sutton Trust team and alumni. Click the links below to watch last years: Students Teachers Application deadline March 7th 2024 Find out more Application deadline March 7th 2024 The application deadline is midday 7th March 2024, after which you will no longer be able to edit or submit your application. If you have any technical difficulties before the deadline, please contact [email protected] Teacher verification deadline March 13th 2024 Find out more Teacher verification deadline March 13th 2024 In your application, you will be asked to supply your teacher’s name and email address so we can verify your qualifications and background. Don’t worry, you won’t be disqualified if you teacher doesn’t respond but universities might reach out to them directly Sutton Trust Online Core programme invite March 2024 Find out more Sutton Trust Online Core programme invite March 2024 All students that apply to our Summer Schools that meet our grades threshold and another of our criteria will be offered a place on the Sutton Trust Online Core programme. Decisions announced Late April - May 2024 Find out more Decisions announced Late April - May 2024 You will hear back from your chosen university about your application outcome. UK Summer School 2024! June - August 2024 Find out more UK Summer School 2024! June - August 2024 Spend a week at a leading university attending exciting lectures and meeting interesting people. After you have graduated you will gain access to our 3,000 strong alumni network where you can gain access to more career opportunities There were many amazing moments within the summer school: taking blood from a mannequin to meeting the most amazing group of aspiring medics. Everyday was packed with activities to both have an insight into university and medical school. Charlotte, Southampton, UK Summer School 2019 - Cardiff University There were many highlights of my Sutton Trust programme, however, a particular thing that really captivated me was the teamwork. Despite being online, me and the other individuals in my group were able to work extremely well together, taking part in games, quizzes and much more. Gracie, Nottinghamshire, UK Summer School 2020 - University of Nottingham I can’t decide on a single highlight of my experience- it’s a tie between the people I met and what I learned. It was so diverse, and I felt at home. And I learned so much stuff. The people in the pathology and biochemistry department never treated us like college students- they treated us like we were already enrolled in the university. Samira, London, UK Summer School 2019 - University of Cambridge My highlight of the week was eating out at Pizza Hut in Nottingham city centre. It was brilliant because we got to see what the city was like itself which helped me to see myself studying there. It helped show me that university is definitely the right choice for me and that I can cope with moving to an entirely new place and make friends without having to worry at all. Jacob, Warrington, UK Summer School 2019 - University of Nottingham Want more information? Information for teachers Teacher Resources Browse universities and courses Browse Courses More questions? FAQs Our university partners We have teamed up with 13 leading universities to host our UK Summer Schools: Our supporters Sutton Trust UK Summer Schools are made possible through generous support from our donors. Find out if a Sutton Trust UK Summer School is right for you Who can apply? Contact The Sutton Trust 9th Floor Millbank Tower 21-24 Millbank London SW1P 4QP +44 (0)20 7802 1660 [email protected] Quick Links How to apply FAQs Contact Us Sutton Trust Your privacy Copyright © 2019 The Sutton Trust | Home | Charity No. 1146244 Web design by...