Study

Post-16 Summer School

If you're a Post-16 student who is interested in studying at LTU and want to get a taste of life at university, then our Post-16 Summer School is perfect for you.

What is the Post-16 Summer School?

The Post-16 Summer School is a one-night, two-day residential from 8 to 9 July where you'll get the chance to:

  • Take part in fun social activities.
  • Meet other students who are thinking of applying to Leeds Trinity University.
  • Get a brilliant insight into life on campus from our Student Ambassadors.
  • Receive information, advice and guidance about your next steps from our experienced engagement team, including personal statements and student finance.

Why should I attend?

  • Stay for free in our on-site accommodation with free food, transport and entertainment all provided.
  • Network with staff from across the University.
  • Have fun, meet new people, and discover new things.
  • Become more familiar with our student life, facilities and campuses
  • Experience exactly why you'll love Leeds Trinity just as much as our current students do!

Who is it for?

Part 1: You should:

Be in your first year of a Level 3 qualification, e.g. Year 12, lower sixth, Year 1 of college.

Part 2: You should meet one or more of the additional criteria:

  • Be the first person in your family to go to university
  • Your studies have been disrupted by circumstances in your personal or domestic life
  • You are a Care Experienced young person
  • You are estranged from your family
  • You have a disability, long-standing medical condition, learning difficulty, or mental health issue
  • You are a carer for a parent/guardian or sibling
  • You attend a school achieving below the national average at GCSE (Attainment 8 score). To find out if your school qualifies under these criteria check the school’s Attainment 8 score on the UK Government website.
  • You live in a geographical area with low levels of progression on to higher education. Check eligibility using the Office for Students online postcode checker. Only POLAR 4 young participation quintile 1-2 are eligible. Search by postcode - Office for Students
  • You are a member of the Gypsies, Roma, Travellers, Showmen and Boaters (GRTSB) community.

Apply for your place

Applications for our summer school are now open, if you're interested in joining, please apply using the form linked below.

If you have any questions, need support with your application, you can contact our School and College Engagement Team.

Submit your application
Contact the School and College Engagement team
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What happens once you're offered a place

So that you know what to expect and so we can support you and your needs, you will get:

  • A timetable in advance.
  • A menu of food options.
  • Information via email and a Facebook group about the Summer School.

We will also arrange a phone call to talk it through with you and your parent or guardian. We will be happy to answer all your questions.