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.

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.