Summer School
Free, immersive and as close as you’ll get to the ‘real thing’, Summer School is always a hit.
Running during the Summer Holidays, this structured event can spark a student’s ambition. We find that many of our Summer School attendees are the first in their families to express an interest in the university, and they want to find out more about what university life is like.
Summer School will focus on a number of our most popular courses and include subject sessions, university information sessions and as well as extra-curricular activities. Food and drink will be provided.
Summer School 2026
Monday 20th - Thursday 23rd July
Our four‑day Summer School offers students a hands‑on experience of university life, including:
1. Subject‑specific taster sessions
2. Practical workshops and academic skills development
3. Pre‑UCAS support including personal statements and student finance
4. Social activities and free food each day
The programme is non‑residential and open to all Year 12 students, with priority for those who meet widening participation criteria:
- You live in a low participation neighbourhood (based on your home postcode)
- Neither parent or guardian has attended university in the UK or abroad
- You are, or have been, a looked after young person
- You have a disability or specific learning difficulty (including dyslexia)
Applications can be made here: Application Form
If you have any queries please email us at outreachevents@marjon.ac.uk
What students had to say
Here's what we previous attendees have had to say about Marjon Summer School:
“I’d already thought about university but Summer School has narrowed down what I want to do as well as widening up what I could do in the future. Summer School has confirmed for me the fact I want to come to university, I can see university sessions are so much different to college work. It’s more in depth, you get taught how to learn, rather than just being spoken at. I felt like I’ve really bonded with everyone over the week.”
“My experience has been amazing, I think I’ve learnt a lot, as well as a lot about myself, it’s made me more independent. It’s improved my communication skills. Summer School has definitely changed my perception of university. I wasn’t sure before but now I 100% want to come, the sessions are so much different to 6th form and [I enjoyed] the experience of being in halls.”
“[One particular] session really inspired me, I walked in and thought “This is what I want to do”. Definitely go [to Summer School], even if you’re a bit worried about going, still go. I was but I really enjoyed it in the end because it’s been the best experience of my life. Summer School has been incredible and inspiring for the future.”