Nottingham Sutton Trust Summer Schools

Applications for the 2026 Summer Schools are now open, and will close on the 5th March.

The University of Nottingham Summer Schools are delivered in partnership with the Sutton Trust. They 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 may be eligible for an enhanced contextual offer (up to two grades lower, depending on course) and the Nottingham Potential Bursary, currently worth £1000 for each year of undergraduate study!*

*Nottingham Potential Bursary value is subject to review for 2027 entry.

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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

Summer School 2026

5th – 10th July 2026

**5th – 10th July 2026**
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	Have achieved at least a grade 6 at GCSE Maths
Chemistry	Chemistry at A-level or equivalent
Historical Studies	None
Law, Politics and International Relations	None
Liberal Arts	None
Medicine and Medical Sciences	Chemistry and Biology at A-level or equivalent A minimum of five GCSEs at Level 6 (B) including Maths, English Language, Chemistry and Biology (or Double Science)
Psychology, Sociology and Criminology	None

12th – 17th July 2026

**12th – 17th July 2026**
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 A minimum of five GCSEs at Level 6 (B) including Maths, English Language, Chemistry and Biology (or Double Science)
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