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University of Surrey Residential Summer Schools 2018
Widening Participation and Outreach Residential Summer School
INTRODUCTION
The University of Surrey is offering an exciting and wide-ranging programme of year • From a non-professional household • Have a disability
12 residential summer schools. Have you ever wondered what it would really be like to • Neither parent has attended university • Are a young carer
study at university? Not sure what course to choose or where it might lead you? • From a low income family (eligible for Free • Currently receive the 16-19 bursary or
Then why not apply to attend one of our residential summer school programmes. School Meals in last six years) equivalent
• From Black and minority ethnic groups • Are an estranged student (post-16 student
About the Summer Schools 9 July – 13 July (specifically Black Caribbean and other with no communication with either
Our Residential Summer School programme Engineering & Physical Sciences, Black pupils) biological parent and the situation is not
offers students the chance to experience which includes: • Have been, or are currently, a looked after expected to change)
studying a subject that they love in a top Physics child
ten university. Students will learn in an Maths Applications open on 8 January 2018 and close
• From gypsy and traveller communities
academic environment, working with Chemistry on 23 March 2018. Places are limited.
• Are a refugee
students from other schools, undergraduate Chemical Engineering
and postgraduate students, and academic Civil Engineering Still unsure whether this might be for you?
staff. The programmes will include lectures, Mechanical Engineering Sciences Here are some comments from students who attended one of last year’s programmes:
seminars, practical activities, and a variety of Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Overall, it was great gaining knowledge It helped me pursue my passion for French
fun social events each evening. Computer Science
into what an ODP actually is and the and gain my knowledge on what French
A list of summer school subjects available in practical skills involved as well as meeting will be like in university. (Languages)
16 July – 20 July
2018 is detailed below. new people and working with them.
Biological, Sport and Veterinary Sciences I had a brilliant time, made lots of really
(Operating Department Practice)
Sports and Exercise Science good friends. It gave me a chance to see
25 June – 29 June
Veterinary Science It was really fun and educational and what studying physics and maths at
Arts, Languages and Social Sciences:
Bioscience helped me with my confidence. (Business) university is like and was a huge factor in
German
French me choosing maths.
The Summer Schools are free to eligible I really loved and enjoyed my experience
Spanish (Engineering & Physical Sciences)
year 12 students from state schools and here at Surrey. I made many friends
Business colleges. The University of Surrey will also and feel I have gained an insight about This week has been very insightful and
Law pay for travel to and from the summer school, university life. Thank you! informational. It has been great to find out
Media & Production Skills accommodation at the University, and meals about uni life. (Media)
(English & Creative Writing)
English & Creative Writing and refreshments during the week. It was a very good week and has increased
I really enjoyed the whole week, it was full
my passion and drive to do midwifery.
2 July – 6 July Who is Eligible? of enjoyable activities and I got to learn (Midwifery)
Health Sciences and Psychology: Places will be allocated to students from about the academic aspect too. (Law)
Nursing currently underrepresented groups in
Paramedic Practice Higher Education who meet one or more of
Operating Department Practice the below criteria:
Psychology • Live in a neighbourhood with low If you would like further information please contact wp@surrey.ac.uk
Midwifery progression to university (as defined by Or to access an online application form please go to: surrey.ac.uk/summer
home postcode) Follow us on Twitter @SurreyOutreach
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25 JUNE – 29 JUNE
Arts, Languages and Social Sciences
Languages Students will be supported to develop a
Language Options: French, German or Spanish range of academic skills, which you will be
If you’re interested in languages and able to build upon as you prepare for higher
passionate about improving your abilities education.
in your chosen language then our summer
school is perfect for you. Students will Media & Production Skills
have the opportunity to attend a variety Can you see yourself working behind the
of academic sessions, covering topics such scenes on films and television programmes?
as grammar structure and translation. You Are you interested in the theories behind
will also be given the opportunity to try media? Do you watch films and wonder
your hand at alternative languages with why they have chosen the techniques
a taster in Greek and Chinese. In addition they have? Our intensive 5 day Media and
to this, students will also be introduced Production Skills programme is for you!
to the professional field of interpreting Students will be exposed to a variety of
and explore careers involving languages. theoretical and practical sessions designed
Applicants should be aware that this is to give students an insight into studying
an intense programme designed to give a Media at university and the different
comprehensive taste of university life. pathways available. Students will explore
areas of media such as social media,
Business television, film and the sociology of media.
Are you interested in the world of business You will develop your communication and
and wanting to discover more about interpersonal skills by working on a group
studying Business and Management at project, ending with a group screening of
University? If you answered yes, then your finished pieces. Applicants do not have
our intensive 5 day Business Summer to currently be studying Media, but should
School is for you! Students will learn demonstrate an interest in film, television,
through traditional, experiential and digital culture and/ or visual communication and a
teaching, with an emphasis on students as desire to develop this interest academically.
active learners. The week is built around a
project that students will complete which English & Creative Writing
requires participants to work effectively in Are you passionate about English, love
a team, take responsibility for your own reading new texts and considering what
study and communicate appropriately. The they mean? Do you want to try something
programme will involve a variety of team new, explore Creative Writing techniques
building activities, speakers and study and create your own work? This programme
skills sessions alongside academic sessions. will allow you to experience studying
English at university level. The week will
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include a variety of lectures, workshops Are you passionate about the law and in-
and seminars, looking at texts, poetry and terested in the possible career pathways? If
critical reading. As well as studying Eng- yes, then our Law Summer School is a great
lish, students will have the opportunity to opportunity for you. Throughout the week
explore Creative Writing as an academic dis- you will be introduced to a variety of differ-
cipline with the opportunity to take part in ent laws and given the chance to research
workshops around writing in different styles, around some key modern day issues. You
which will culminate in you producing your will develop team work and presentation
own piece of writing by the end of the week. skills through your research project and
academic sessions. Alongside the academic
Law sessions, you will have the opportunity to
Do you enjoy debating topics and thinking look at criminal law through a day trip.
about issues from a variety of viewpoints?
2 JULY – 6 JULY
Health Sciences and Psychology
Psychology During this intensive programme you will
Interested in human behaviour and the develop an understanding and appreciation
science that underpins it? Looking to study of the different roles and contributions that
a course that seeks to understand what the nursing disciplines bring to patient
makes us who we are and apply this to real care. With a focus on Adult, Child and
life problems? Throughout this intensive Mental Health nursing you will take part in
week you will have the opportunity to practical sessions in our simulation suite as
experience a range of areas that make well as gaining a theoretical grounding in
up this fascinating field. Students will the skills and knowledge required to excel
take part in taster lectures, seminars and in this field. Students will also have the
have the opportunity to undertake their opportunity to complete a research project
own research project, developing skills in in a discipline of your choice, giving you
research and methodology. Working with the chance to develop transferable skills
academic staff who are experts in their in independent learning and research.
particular field of psychology, you will be Throughout the week you will also learn
supported to gain a snapshot of university, alongside students from other healthcare
both socially and academically. programmes, enabling you to develop an
understanding of the importance of inter-
Nursing professional teamwork in contemporary
Interested in the opportunity to learn from healthcare.
one of the UK’s top universities for Nursing?
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Midwifery surgery. Using a combination of practical
Interested in working with people and and theoretical experiences students will
developing skills in communication, gain a comprehensive view of life as a
compassion and using your initiative? The university student. Throughout the week
midwifery subject strand will give students you will also learn alongside students from
the opportunity to work with experienced other healthcare programmes, enabling
and passionate midwives as you develop you to develop an understanding of the
the skills necessary to excel in this field. importance of inter-professional teamwork
There are few professions as rewarding in contemporary healthcare.
as being a midwife, and this programme
Paramedic Practice
will enable students to experience this
Working as a paramedic, no two days are
first hand. Learn through practical and
the same. This intensive programme will
theoretical methods, including sessions
give you the opportunity to learn the
in our simulation suite. Students will
rapid decision-making skills required to
also complete a research project, focusing
be a paramedic and the types of situations
on the transferable skills integral to
that paramedics tackle in their day to day
university. Throughout the week you
career. Students will learn by academic
will also learn alongside students from
study and practical experience, having
other healthcare programmes, enabling
the opportunity to focus on clinical skills
you to develop an understanding of the
alongside developing an understanding
importance of inter-professional teamwork
of the wider healthcare issues required
in contemporary healthcare.
to succeed in this challenging field.
Operating Department Practice Students will also complete a research
Operating Department Practitioners provide project, developing key transferable skills
dedicated support to patients when they’re for university. Throughout the week you
at their most vulnerable: before, during will also learn alongside students from
and after an operation. During this week other healthcare programmes enabling
you will learn about the skills needed to you to develop an understanding of the
study towards such an important medical importance of inter-professional teamwork
role. In addition to core clinical skills and in contemporary healthcare.
an introduction to the equipment used, this
week will help you develop the ability to
reassure and support patients emotionally
through the stressful experience of
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9 JULY – 13 JULY
Engineering & Physical Sciences
If you have an interest and passion for engineering, maths, physics, chemistry and/or
computer science, the Faculty of Engineering & Physical Sciences Summer School 2018
offers a fantastic opportunity to learn more about these subjects at degree level by
inviting you to enrol onto a 5 day residential that offers a true insight into university life.
Timetable Research
Students will be able to devise their own Students enrolled onto the Summer
academic timetable, opting to attend the School will select a research strand which
lectures that best meet their learning will provide a continuous area of study
interests. All lectures will be followed by throughout the week. The research topic
a related workshop or seminar to explore will be presented by a University of Surrey
further the practical and theoretical academic who will lead the opening
concepts behind the subject area. session before students work in groups to
explore theory and/or practical concepts
Students will have the option to attend
further in relation to the research area.
lectures including Maths, Mechanical
Groups will then present their research to
Engineering, Chemistry, Electronic
their lead academic at the end of the week.
Engineering, Computer Science, Chemical
Engineering and Physics. Whilst not all The research aspect of the week encourages
options will be available on every day both group and independent learning
of the week, the structure will allow for whilst extending knowledge towards
students to select three or four subjects a current area of research that can
that complement each other and, in inspire both current and future study
turn, may reflect university choices as opportunities and potential careers.
potentially listed on a UCAS application
within a joint honours or major/minor
combination.
All lectures, workshops and seminars will
be delivered by a University of Surrey
academic who will present on a subject
related their own research and expertise.
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16 JULY – 20 JULY
Biological, Sport and Veterinary Sciences
Biomedical Science alongside lectures, seminars and tutorials
If you’re fascinated by the science that to give a snap shot into academic life at
underpins and advances clinical practice university.
and the treatment of disease, our innovative
Veterinary Science
Biomedical Science subject strand will prepare
Our forward thinking Veterinary Sciences
you for a degree in this exciting field. Over
subject strand is designed to equip
an intensive 5 day programme students will
students to excel in the dynamic field of
have the opportunity to engage practically
Veterinary Sciences. This intensive week
and theoretically with a variety of Biomedical
will provide students with practical clinical
Science topics available to study at university,
veterinary skills, the theoretical knowledge
allowing them to broaden their understanding
to underpin these skills and an insight
of this field of Science. Students will work
into the professional field of veterinary
closely with our academics in our laboratories
medicine. Students will develop a wider
and have the opportunity to experience
understanding of the variety and depth of
university style lectures and seminars.
Veterinary Science and have the opportunity
Sports and Exercise Sciences to learn in our brand new, and cutting edge
Are you passionate about health and fitness facilities, including laboratories and our
and eager to explore how diet and exercise clinical skills suite. But watch out – things
can benefit individuals and the nation? Our could get messy! Students will also gain
Sports and Exercise Sciences subject strand transferable skills in communication and
considers the theoretical knowledge and research, allowing you to feel confident in
practical application of scientific principles all educational elements of completing this
relating to physiology, biochemistry challenging degree.
and nutrition, using these to build a
comprehensive picture of this subject area.
Students will have the opportunity to use
facilities at our state-of-the-art Surrey Sports
park and explore taking part in laboratory
sessions to explore how the body responds
and adapts to exercise on all levels. This
programme will include practical activities,
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UNIVERSITY LIFE
Student Life Social
The Summer Schools are also designed to The Summer Schools are an opportunity
highlight the wider benefits of applying to to make new friends and to meet fellow
university, offering an insight into the life students with similar interests, creating the
of a student. same friendly atmosphere and environment
as enjoyed by university students.
During the Summer Schools, students will
be staying in university accommodation. During the evenings, students will enjoy a
This is a fantastic opportunity to sample range of social activities across Guildford
the independence of living on campus whilst exploring the area surrounding the
which is a major major part of life at university campus.
university.
Life after University
As part of a campus tour, students will be University graduates seek to reap the
made aware of the facilities available on a rewards from their programme of study
university campus, including the library, by moving into industry and employment
sports, food halls and bank branch. following the completion of their degree.
Participating students will receive a By applying onto a university degree
workshop regarding Student Finance programme, you are investing in your
whilst becoming informed with regards to future with a view to succeeding in your
support services available within a Higher chosen profession.
Education institution.
Therefore, to offer a greater insight
Scheduled within the timetable will be and to help inform university options,
the opportunity to discover more about professionals from varying industries will
university life during Student Ambassador be presenting about their career paths and
Question Time. Our team of current Student highlighting the opportunities available
Ambassadors will take the time to answer following the completion of a related
your questions regarding study options, university degree.
living arrangements, student finance, clubs
and societies whilst also sharing their own
experiences with regards to the application
process and life on campus.
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Department of Widening Participation and Outreach
University of Surrey
Guildford, Surrey GU2 7XH, UK
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For the most up-to-date information, please visit surrey.ac.uk
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