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.

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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 three 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)
  • 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
• Media, Arts and Humanities

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

  Session one

  • Video Games: Creative and Critical Writing

  Session two

  • British Cinema
    

Read Rin’s Summer School story.

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You might also be interested in:

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