How to apply
Please note that we are not currently offering pre-undergraduate summer schools for under-18 students in Summer 2024. We hope to return with our pre-undergraduate programmes in Summer 2025, and will publish details of these in due course.
Check your eligibility and apply for the Destination Engineer programme.
Go to an overview of the Destination Engineer summer school.
Entry requirements
You must meet all of the below requirements to be eligible for this summer school.
| Application deadline | TBC |
| Study level |
Pre-undergraduate. Currently in 6th form college / high school / Y12-Y13 (16–18 further education). |
| Subject requirements |
You must be studying mathematics and physics at A-level, International Baccalaureate Higher Level or international equivalents. |
| Academic requirements |
You must be a strong student maintaining a good academic record. You should be on track to meet typical entry requirements for our undergraduate engineering degree programmes. |
| English language requirements |
If English is not your first language, you need to meet (or be due to meet by the time you apply to University) our English language Profile E. You can view the tests and levels we accept by visiting our Profile E language requirements page and selecting the 'English Language Proficiency Tests' tab. |
| Age |
16 or over at the time of the summer school. This summer school is for high school students who are not yet studying at university level. |
All applicants, together with their parents/guardians, should read both the Terms & Conditions and the Enhanced Student Behaviour Policy & Parental Agreement, before accepting any offer to study at Bristol.
Make your application
To apply, you will need to complete our short application form and submit:
- an academic reference from a teacher or instructor
- a short (maximum 250 words) statement answering the question: 'Why are you applying for Destination Engineer and how does it relate to your current and future goals?'
- evidence of your English language skills (if relevant).
Contact us
You can email or phone us if you have any questions about the course, your eligibility or the application process.
- Email: bristol-summer@bristol.ac.uk
- Telephone: +44 (0)117 455 3950