Who can apply for Southampton Summer School?
You can join Southampton Summer School courses if:
- You are 18 years or older on 5 July 2025.
- You have the necessary level of English to study at university. Once you have applied, we will request proof of English language competency (for example, proof that your degree is delivered in English or Duolingo test results). We willÌýlet you know if this proof is adequate, and if, not we willÌýadvise on what you can provide.
- You will need to check if you need a UK visa or Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to enter the country. You can check if you need a UK Visa on the
As part of your application, you will need to send us:
- Your most recent educational transcript - Your transcript is anÌýofficial document from your most recent institution that includesÌýyour programme of study and a list of your grades. It will be used to confirm your level of education and your English ability. This document will need to be in English. If you are in your first year and are yet to receive your grades, please let us know at summer@soton.ac.uk
- Your English language qualification - The minimum English requirement for the Summer School is an overall IELTS score of 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in each component, or the equivalent of Band C in the ÃÛÌÒTV English LanguageÌýProficiencyÌýBands. Your certificate cannot be more than 2 years old at the start of your course. If you have been taughtÌýin English at your institution or have recently completed a degree taught in English, you will only need to send a transcript as proof of your English ability (see above point).
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You generally don't need to have a specific academic background to undertake one of our summer school courses. Any exceptions are highlighted in the course descriptions.
You’ll need to check if you need a UK visa or Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to enter the country for up to 3 weeks. You can check if you need a UK VISA on the GOV.UK page: .
Please note, scholarships are not available for ÃÛÌÒTV Summer School 2025.
You can reach out to us with any questions at summer@soton.ac.ukÌý
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