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This year we are going to be running 3 different summer school programmes at The University of Bristol; our Virtual Summer School, Insight into Bristol summer school and the Sutton Trust summer school.
Our summer schools are an excellent opportunity for students to learn about a particular degree topic and gain specialised information, advice and guidance on applying to and thriving in Higher Education.
Insight Into Bristol Summer School - Tuesday 16th - Friday 19th July 2024
Overview: The free summer school offers Year 12 students the opportunity to experience student life in the vibrant city of Bristol. Participants will stay in university accommodation and take part in academic seminars and social activities, supported by current undergraduate students. They will meet student societies and learn more about what university life is really like. This programme combines a mixture of virtual and in-person activities.
Eligibility: For students who identify as Asian, Black, or Mixed (featuring one or more of these groups). Open to students studying in Year 12 in England or Wales, Year 13 in Northern Ireland, or S5 in Scotland (or equivalent). Students must also attend, and have always attended, a state-funded school or college (non-fee paying) in the UK.
Applications open: Tuesday 9th of January until Monday 11th March, 2024. Apply here.
Sutton Trust Summer School - Tuesday 23rd - Friday 26th July 2024
Overview: The Sutton Trust’s flagship UK summer school offers students the chance to attend a residential summer school at a leading university and truly experience student life. All costs are covered by the Sutton Trust and the University of Bristol, so it is free for students to attend.
All students accepted onto a Sutton Trust summer school, along with any students who meet our grade threshold and one other criteria, will be offered a place on the Sutton Trust online core programme delivered on Sutton Trust Online. This 18-month structured programme will provide support and exclusive content over their last two years of school and helps them explore future options, apply to, prepare for and succeed at leading universities.
Eligibility: Open to students studying in Year 12 in England or Wales, Year 13 in Northern Ireland, or S5 in Scotland (or equivalent). Students must also attend, and have always attended, a state-funded school or college (non-fee paying) in the UK.
Applications open: Tuesday 9th January until Wednesday 6th March, 2024. Apply here.
Virtual Summer School - Tuesday 28th - Thursday 30th May 2024
Overview: This summer school offers many of the benefits of an in-person programme but is accessed through a virtual system. The 3-day event comprises of; academic and social sessions as well as information, advice and guidance to help students make informed choices about their future options in Higher Education. We invite applications from students who would enjoy the opportunity to engage with the University of Bristol via a virtual programme. Please note, if students would prefer to attend our in-person summer schools (Sutton Trust and Insight Into Bristol) they should apply for these directly INSTEAD of this virtual activity.
Applications open: Applications are open until Wednesday 11th March, 2024. Apply here.
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