Nottingham Summer Schools

The University of Nottingham Summer Schools offer Year 12 students the opportunity to explore the university experience in depth, while developing the skills and knowledge required to progress onto the country’s top universities.

During the in-person summer school you will spend five days with the University and enjoy a varied programme of activities – academic, social and personal development – all for free!

After the summer school, you will have access to a wealth of UCAS resources and webinars – as well as direct chat with our student ambassadors – through Sutton Trust Online to support you through your higher education journey.

If you successfully complete the Nottingham Summer School, you will be eligible for an enhanced contextual offer (up to two grades lower, depending on course) and the Nottingham Potential Bursary worth £1000 for each year of undergraduate study!

Applications for the 2025 Summer Schools will be open on 14th January. Please come back then to access the online application form.

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To apply for the summer school, you must:

be a home UK student in Year 12 or S5 in Scotland
attend, and have always attended, a state-funded, non fee-paying school/college
be studying relevant subjects in relation to the subject stream you are applying for

**If you meet the above requirements, we will look at the following criteria when we consider your application:**
live in a neighbourhood with a low rate of progression to higher education and/or a high level of socio-economic deprivation would be in the first generation of your family to attend university have been in receipt of Free School Meals whilst at secondary school have achieved at least five GCSEs at grades 9 - 6 (A*- B), including English and Maths attend a school or college with a below-average A-level or Higher point score and/or a low rate of progression to higher education are (or have been) looked after, accommodated or in care under the age of 18 at the time of the summer school

6th – 11th July 2025

**6th – 11th July 2025**
Subject strand	Specific entry requirements
Architecture and Engineering	Taking one or more of Physics, Maths, Technology or Geography at A-level or equivalent
Biological Sciences	Biology and one other science at A-level or equivalent
Business, Maths and Economics	None
Chemistry	Chemistry at A-level or equivalent
Historial Studies	None
Law, Politics and International Relations	None
Literature, Language and Culture	None
Medicine and Medical Sciences	Chemistry and Biology at A-level or equivalent
Psychology, Sociology and Criminology	None

13th – 18th July 2025

**13th – 18th July 2025**
Subject strand	Specific entry requirements
Environmental Sciences	At least one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geography, Maths, Psychology Geology, Environmental Science at A-level or equivalent
Geography	None
Law, Politics and International Relations	None
Maths, Physics and Computer Science	Maths or Physics at A-level or equivalent
Medicine and Medical Sciences	Chemistry and Biology at A-level or equivalent
Nursing and Midwifery	A science subject at A level or BTEC Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care or Applied Science
Pharmacy	Chemistry and one further science from Biology, Physics or Maths at A-level or equivalent
Philosophy, Theology and Ethics	None
Psychology, Sociology and Criminology	None
Sport, Exercise Science and Physio	Biology or PE at A-level or equivalent

Watch the video below to hear from our Summer School Ambassadors

For further details, contact us at summer-school@nottingham.ac.uk

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