Summer Schools at the University of Surrey

The University of Surrey’s summer schools offer students a stimulating educational programme, focused on learning subject specific courses at university level. Students will have the opportunity to learn in a top ten university, working with undergraduates, academic staff, and students from other schools. The programmes will include lectures, seminars, practical activities, and a variety of fun social events each evening.

This year, Surrey is offering 14 different subjects for students to choose from, detailed in the list below. More information on each available subject can also be found in the included ‘Overview of YPU Summer School Subjects’ and on our website, www.surrey.ac.uk/ypu.

Who is Eligible?

Priority will be given to students from currently underrepresented groups in Higher Education who meet one or more of the below criteria:

· Students from families where the main wage earners are in non-professional occupations

· Students who are from families where there is no parental experience of Higher Education

· Students from low participation neighbourhoods to Higher Education (LPN)

· Students who are a Looked After Child in the care of the Local Authority or a Local Authority Care Leaver

· Students with disability

· Students who are young carers

· From Black Minority Ethnic (BME) groups

· Eligible for free school meals

Young Persons University Summer Schools are free to eligible students.

The University of Surrey will also pay for travel to and from the summer school, accommodation on the university campus, and meals and refreshments during the week.

How to Apply

Here are the links for a leaflet, brochure, and an application form for you to distribute to relevant staff and year 12 students, as well as a power point slide that can be used to display on any advertising /information screens you may have available.

Please note, places are limited and the deadline for applications is 23rd March 2016.