This free, four day online programme allows students to explore university life and feel confident about their next steps. You'll study a subject you're interested in, complete a short academic project to support your personal statement, and receive guidance on university applications and career routes.
University of Sussex Online Summer School
Tuesday 30 June – Friday 3 July 2026
Applications now open
This free, four-day online programme is open to all Year 12 Sixth form and Year 1 college students who want to explore university life and feel confident about their next steps. You’ll study a subject you’re interested in, complete a short academic project to support your personal statement, and receive guidance on university applications and career routes.
Subject areas include: Law, Psychology, Engineering, Business, Politics, Arts, or Social Sciences.
If you complete our summer school, including finishing and submitting the practical project, you’ll be awarded with the equivalent of 8 UCAS points, which can be redeemed when you apply to University of Sussex courses only. Please be aware this excludes courses at the Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS), which is jointly operated by the University of Sussex and the University of Brighton.
Applications close Sunday 21 June 2026