Summer Schools

About the summer schools

Our Summer Schools offer participants a real insight into life at a competitive, research intensive university. Each Summer School is different, but they all usually involve staying in our halls of residence, attending academic taster sessions, social activities and experiencing the campus’s sports facilities. Participants also have the opportunity to meet current Warwick students during our Summer Schools.

The University of Warwick Outreach team have been holding Summer Schools for UK students from non-traditional backgrounds since 2012. In 2019, we welcomed over four hundred students aged between 15 and 18 years old on to our campus and we held our first online summer school for 16-17 year olds in 2020.

Please read the boxes below for details of what events are happening this year.

Contact Us

For any questions in regards to the Sutton Trust Summer School at the University of Warwick please contact warwicksummerschools@warwick.ac.uk.

Sutton Trust Summer School Applications for 2024 are now closed.

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Key Facts

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Sutton Trust Year 12 Summer School - 2024 DATES

Dates: Tuesday 30th July – Friday 2nd August 2024

Our Year 12 Sutton Trust Summer School is a fantastic opportunity for students to learn more about university life. Over the course of the Summer School, you will explore what it is like to be a 1st-year undergraduate student at Warwick. You will be taught by leading academics and post-graduate students in a range of interactive lectures and seminar-style group-work sessions. Our friendly student ambassador team will also be around to support you throughout the Summer School and make you feel at home. As current Warwick students, they are perfectly placed to answer your questions about university life and the student experience.
Academic sessions will centre on a specific subject or topic stream. For 2024, these are:
• Classics, History of Art, and Film & TV

• Education and Psychology

• Law

• Philosophy, Politics & Economics

• Life and Health Sciences

• The Politics of Climate Change

• Mathematical Sciences

Our 2024 summer school will be taking place on campus from Tuesday 30th July – Friday 2nd August 2024, with up to 3 virtual events happening in the months leading up to the residential itself.

Full eligibility criteria can be found here

We are looking forward to welcoming students to take part in this brilliant opportunity! Applications for the Summer School ARE NOW OPEN until Friday 7th March. You can apply on the Sutton Trust website and you can also find out more about our subject streams on Instagram (@wp_Warwick).

FAQs

•How do I apply for an Experience Warwick Summer School?
Plans for pre-16 Summer Schools are still being finalised for 2021. If you have any questions about this, please email outreach@warwick.ac.uk where a member of our team will be happy to help.

•How do I know that I am eligible to apply?
The eligibility is listed under each individual Summer Activities tab. If you have any questions about the criteria then please contact us via email at outreach@warwick.ac.uk and a member of staff will be more than happy to advise.

•Am I allowed to call my parents/carers whilst on the summer school?
Of course! If you need to contact your parents whilst you are on the summer school and don't have your mobile phone with you then you are more than welcome to speak to one of the members of staff who will find a way to put you in contact with your parents/carers.

•What if I feel homesick whilst on a summer school?
It is completely normal to feel homesick and you might feel you’d rather be on your own but remember that the feeling will pass. Your group leader or a member of staff is available for a chat, anytime. They are here to support you during your time at the Summer School.

•You are observing Ramadan or have any other religious requirements.
You will be asked to complete a section regarding any additional requirements during the application process. We try to ensure we can cater to all religious requirements when you attend the summer school, if you have any additional needs just let us know.

•What happens if I get ill on a summer school?
Firstly we hope that you don't get ill but if you do then we will contact your parent/carer.