Royal Agricultural University Schools and College Summer School on 21-22 Aug'24 (Yrs 10-12)

This two day residential taster course for 14-17 year olds (i.e. years 10, 11, 12 or equivalent) will take place Wednesday 21 August - Thursday 22 August 2024.

Discover RAU is designed to give students the opportunity to explore our friendly campus and get a taste of what it is like to live and study with us

Students will stay in student accommodation, attend sample lectures, take part in fun practical activities and get lots of information and advice about coming to university.

The sessions will be tailored towards your main subject of interest, whether that’s agriculture and environment, real estate and land management, equine or business.

All students are welcome to apply, priority places will be offered to students who also meet one or more of the following additional criteria:

• Live in a UK postcode identified as having low progression to higher education

• Currently attend a state school or college (i.e. not a grammar school or independent school)

• Currently/have been in local authority care or have caring responsibilities 

• From an ethnic group under-represented at the RAU (i.e. Black, Asian and mixed backgrounds featuring one of these groups)

• Are the first in your family to attend university 

• Have a parent/guardian currently serving in the UK Armed Forces.

The application form can be found HERE. Applications will close at 5pm on Friday 26 July.