Global Futures Pre-University Summer School
Durham University
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Fancy a ten-day taste of uni life? Join Durham’s Global Futures summer school to explore social sciences, build independence and study skills, connect with international peers and preview undergraduate life across subjects like anthropology, law and sociology.
Spend ten days living and studying on campus at Durham University in a residential pre-university programme focused on social science disciplines. The Global Futures programme brings together academic exploration, cultural activities and international friendship, helping participants build independence, strengthen study habits and gain a preview of undergraduate life.
Participants study a range of social science subjects (examples include anthropology, archaeology, education, law and sociology) in small seminar groups with Durham academics. The programme includes 24 hours of academic instruction, interactive sessions, collegiate life experiences and full-day trips, including a trip to Edinburgh.
The course outcome is a Durham University certificate of attendance. The programme is for 16 6 17 year olds and requires a minimum English level of B2. The residential fee is a35,000 (deposit a3500 at application).
Apply via the online application link on the programme page; the deposit is taken at time of application and refunded if a place is not offered.
Durham University certificate of attendance
Dates from the previous cycle — new dates are announced when applications reopen.
19 Jul 2026 – 28 Jul 2026
Global Futures Pre-University Summer School 2026
Location
- Aged 16 6 17
- English requirement: CEFR B2 level
£5,000
Course fee a35,000. Deposit of a3500 payable at time of application (refundable if a place is not offered). Fee covers 9 nights en-suite university accommodation, breakfast/lunch/evening meals, full academic programme, full-day trip to Edinburgh (travel, meals, entry to attractions) and other local trips, and welfare support.
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