Undergraduate Summer School

Choose from a wide range of modules in the 30th anniversary edition of our Undergraduate Summer School – designed and delivered by our academics.

A summer to remember at Sussex

Study stimulating modules and explore the buzzing city of Brighton in Summer 2026.

The Undergraduate Summer School teaches over two sessions. You’ll study one module per session which lasts for three weeks. You can attend one or both sessions.

A module is a credit-bearing unit of study. Each module carries 15 Sussex credits. Find out more about teaching structure, assessments and credits.

Summer School sessions

Gain hands-on skills in labs, work closely with expert instructors and make the most of your summer with travel.

2026 options include:

• session one: Monday 29 June-Friday 17 July
• session two: Monday 20 July-Friday 7 August
• session one and two: Monday 29 June-Friday 7 August.

Email summer@sussex.ac.uk if you have any questions about the Summer School.

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Read Sofiia’s Summer School story. 

Find out about life as a Summer School student, from social activities to exciting trips. 

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Modules you can study

We provide a diverse selection of modules across four core subject areas: 

• Science, Engineering and Medicine
• Social Sciences
• Media, Arts and Humanities

• Science, Engineering and Medicine

  Study a range of complex topics, from mental health to biodiversity in our Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine:

  Session 1

  • Intensive Introductory Physics (1)
  • Clinical Psychology and Mental Health
  • Translational Neuroscience: Molecules to Medicine

  Session 2

  • Intensive Introductory Physics (2)
  • Psychology Now! Contemporary Issues in and Applications of Psychology
  • Ecology and Conservation: Current Topics
  • Exploring the Brain: Hands-on Neuroimaging 
• Social Sciences

  Engage with some of the planet’s most urgent challenges including climate change and injustice in our Faculty of Social Sciences:

  Session one

  • Climate Justice
  • The Politics of Crisis

  Session two

  • A Post-Liberal World
  • Business Law and Human Rights
• Media, Arts and Humanities

  Learn about British history and culture or express yourself creatively in our Faculty of Media, Arts and Humanities:

  Session one

  • British History from Regency to Radicalism
  • Video Games: Creative and Critical Writing

  Session two

  • British Cinema
    

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  “My Summer School experience was extremely fulfilling. The academic content was rich and engaging, I was impressed with the quality of the facilities, and Brighton is a great place to hang out and explore.” Rin Kobayashi, Japan
  Undergraduate Summer School 2025 student, studied the ‘Psychology Now!’ and ‘A Post-Liberal World’ modules

  Read Rin’s Summer School story.

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  English language classes

  You can take a language course at Sussex to improve your English either before or after your Summer School studies.

  Courses are one-ten weeks across June, July and August.

  Explore our English language courses

  Contact us

  Email summer@sussex.ac.uk with any questions about Undergraduate Summer Schools.

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  You might also be interested in:

  • how to choose modules
  • fees and costs
  • entry requirements
  • how to apply.