Online summer schools

Our online summer schools offer you the chance to get a taste of what it's like to study a subject you love at university.

Find out about the university experience from lecturers, current students and university staff. You'll take part in taster sessions and a subject-specific project that could be used to support your personal statement.

The programme includes lectures, project support, informal discussions, careers and university information, study skills and fun online social events.

There is no cost to take part in an online summer school.

Our online summer schools will run 22-25 July 2025. Applications will open soon – you can register your interest now and we’ll let you know once applications are open. The details below are from our 2024 summer schools and will be updated soon for 2025.

Register your interest for our summer schools

Summer school subjects

  • Architecture and product design
  • Art and design
  • Business, economics, law, and marketing
  • Media, film, and journalism
  • Computing
  • Engineering and construction
  • Geography and environment
  • Biological sciences and pharmacy
  • Sport
  • Health and social work
  • Education and teaching
  • History, politics and English
  • Criminology, psychology and sociology
Student at home in online learning

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost?

Nothing! There is no cost to participate in the online summer schools.

Who can attend?

All students in year 12/first year of college or 6th form can attend

What's the difference between in-person summer schools and online summer schools?

The main difference is that you can take part from anywhere, at your own pace, each day over the 4 day event there will be a live interactive session to attend, for the rest of the time you can access on demand content and research your subject-specific project. It is recommended you have access to a laptop or PC to join in the sessions.

Still got questions?

Email us at outreach@brighton.ac.uk.