This is a pre-university summer school for 16-17 year olds, where they will spend 10 days living and studying at Durham University, engaging with new ideas in a chosen discipline, exploring our historic city and connecting with students from around the world.
There is a choice of pathways which the student will need to decide what interests them the most and apply for at this point:
- Arts and Humanities: Liberal Arts, Classics and Ancient History, English Studies, History, Music, Philosophy, Modern Languages & Cultures, Theology & Religion
- Science: Biosciences, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Engineering, Physics, Psychology
- Social Sciences: Anthropology, Archaeology, Education, Geography, Government and International Affairs, Law, Sociology, Sport and Exercise Sciences
Places on each pathway are limited.
The application form should be completed by the parent/carer/guardian on behalf of the student applicant.
To complete this application, you will need to upload the following documents:
- A short personal statement from the student about why they wish to join the programme, what they can offer during the programme and how they will benefit from the experience (approx. 300 words).
- Provide a short recommendation from a school counsellor or teacher summarising the student’s knowledge, attitudes and skills. The recommendation should comment briefly on the student's engagement with learning, their readiness to benefit from an international residential academic experience, and their ability to participate effectively in an English-language programme.
We welcome all students to apply for the programme and reasonable adjustments will be made where feasible.
You will be asked to provide any medical and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) information, if applicable. A detailed summary of these will allow us to consider appropriate support.
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If you have any queries, please contact the Global Futures Summer School Team.
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