Lancaster University Summer Schools

Our Summer Schools provide the opportunity for students to experience the different aspects that a university education can provide. We give students the opportunity to study a subject of their choice and develop key skills for HE including academic writing, presentation skills, and teamwork. We’re proud to be a collegiate university and students on our Summer Schools will be encouraged to take an active part in their given college, meet and make new friends and get involved in exciting sports and social activities that make up part of the Lancaster student experience.

When can I visit?

We offer a FREE programme of Summer Schools throughout the academic year, designed to give students a real insight into university life. Each of the Summer Schools we run focuses on a specific subject area for students aged 16 and above. However we also offer a programme for gifted and talented students and year 10 students.  

Lancaster University Summer Schools Dates 2013

Step up to HE - Gifted & Talented  (Years 10 - 12)

5th - 8th August 2013

A FREE 4 day summer school to allow Gifted & Talented WP students in Years 10 - 12 to gain an insight into student life and higher education. Students attending our Step up to HE Summer School will have the opportunity to take part in a stimulating and challenging research project based around one of our four academic faculties - Arts & Social Science, Science & Technology, Health & Medicine and Business & Management.
During the course of the residential students will also gain the key skills necessary to help them succeed in higher education such as academic research and writing, presentation skills and teamwork. In the evenings students will get the chance to experience the social side of university by mixing with other students from the across the UK.

Application Form

Motiv8 (Year 10)

5th - 8th September 2013

A FREE 4 day summer school to allow students in year 10 to gain an insight into student life and higher education. During the Motiv8 Summer School students will have the opportunity to take part in a fun and interactive mini project based around one of four our academic faculties - Arts & Social Science, Science & Technology, Health & Medicine and Business & Management.
Students will also gain key skills in communication, team work and presentation skills during their time with us. In the evenings students will get the chance to experience the social side of university by representing their given college during our action packed social calendar where they will take part in activities such as the Motiv8 Sports Challenge Cup, our Eco Fashion Night and the traditional Motiv8 Graduation Ball.

Application Form

Who can attend?

Student must meet one or more of the following criteria to be allocated a place on a summer school:

• comes from a home where neither parent attended university in the UK or abroad, straight after post 16 education
• is, or has been a looked after young person
• is in receipt of, or entitled to, free school meals
• has experienced difficult family or individual circumstances that the School/College believe have affected their performance in exams or the likelihood of them going to university
• has a disability that they feel would prevent them from progressing to higher education 

For information about other possible Summer School Residential opportunities at Lancaster University please contact the department directly. 

How do I apply?

We welcome applications all year round from students wishing to attend our Summer Schools. Please fill in the application form for the date you wish to attend. Completed application forms should be returned to the following address:

Gail Neville,
UK Student Recruitment & Outreach,
University House,
Lancaster University,
Lancaster.
LA1 4YW

If you would like to discuss an application with us please get in touch with Gail Neville, our Summer School Coordinator, at outreach@lancaster.ac.uk or call 01524 593 030.

How much does it cost?

All places on the above Summer Schools are FREE to those students who meet one or more of our widening participation criteria.

The student:

• comes from a home where neither parent attended university in the UK or abroad, straight after post 16 education
• is, or has been a looked after young person
• is in receipt of, or entitled to, free school meals
• has experienced difficult family or individual circumstances that the School/College believe have affected their performance in exams or the likelihood of them going to university
• has a disability that they feel would prevent them from progressing to higher education 

What do students who attend our Summer Schools have to say?

"I had fun every step of the way and learnt far more than any prospectus or website could have taught me."

"An informative and fun experience, that helps you understand both the work and social side of university life whilst meeting like minded people."

"This week has been absolutely amazing. I have learnt so much, much more than I was anticipating. The ambassadors were helpful, understanding and fun! The lectures were amazing."

"Extremely enjoyable and informative. I enjoyed the experience of the medical school and also the competition between different colleges in the evening activities."

What do our academics say about the students they meet?

"It has been a pleasure to work with the year 12 students on their residential this week. I was impressed with their positive attitudes towards learning, each other, and to the ambassadors and me. I was surprised by how quickly the students were able to pick up the complex concepts I was teaching them, and particularly struck by their critical engagement, in that they questioned assumptions, conclusions and the logic behind the material I was presenting. I expect they will all do very well at University, and they would all be welcome at Lancaster."

“The Students were brilliant, engaged and very enthusiastic. They were curious and asked insightful questions, they were great to work with. They were better than our first year students”

“An exceptionally great selection of students, that showed great interest in the field of mobile phone development in particular mobile games. They worked individually and as a team, integrating everyone into the decision making processes. Everyone took ownership to their part in the project. “

“Enthusiasm, engagement and good understanding”

“The group have been lively and motivated. I’ve been extremely impressed and would be happy to work with them as medical students.”

How do I find out more or get in touch?

To book a place on any of the Summer Schools, or for more information please contact Gail Neville, our Summer School Coordinator, at outreach@lancaster.ac.uk or call 01524 593 030.