We strongly recommend that Y12s planning to apply to University also apply for a Sutton Trust summer school. Explore the exciting possibility of studying for a degree this summer!

Sutton Trust run the largest summer school scheme in the UK offering placements at prestigious institutions such as Cambridge, Sheffield, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Durham, the Royal Veterinary College, Imperial College, UCL and Warwick, plus others. Subjects offered include:

• Architecture
• Biology, Chemistry & Physics
• Film & Media
• History
• Languages & literature
• Law
• Maths & Computer Science
• Medicine, Veterinary & Dentistry
• Music
• Pharmacy
• Psychology
• Sociology & Political Science

Experience University Life | Explore one of 40 subjects | University Application Support | Meet New People | Build Life Skills | Access Alumni

Choose from in-person and online workshops, masterclasses and residentials (subject depending). Sutton Trust summer schools also include support with university applications and are open to all students who attend a state school in the UK.

Find out more here: summerschools.suttontrust.com

Key Dates

• Applications open: 14 January 2025
• Informational webinars: January 2025
• Application deadline: 6 March 2025
• Teacher verification deadline: March 11 2025

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 your teacher doesn’t respond but universities might reach out to them directly.

• Sutton Trust Online Core programme invite: March 2025
• Decisions announced: Late April - May 2025
• UK Summer School 2025! June - August 2025

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.