Our popular summer Taster Course(s) have been running successfully for many years. They are a great way to find out more about subjects, which are at the cutting edge of technology to explore whether this sector is right for you. These one-week residential courses will enable you to experience either Biomedical Engineering or Electronic Engineering and Computer Science.
You will live life as a university student and enjoy a busy programme:
Typical requirements for our Summer Taster Course(s) are:*
* Equivalent qualifications apply if you have studied outside the UK
If you would like to apply to attend one of our Summer Taster Course(s):
Please note these courses are very popular and are usually over-subscribed. All applications are individually reviewed by our admissions team.
The fee for attending the course is £349, which includes overnight accommodation Monday - Thursday nights, and all food and drink for the week.
If you would prefer to arrive on Sunday 30th July, overnight accommodation and dinner on Sunday night, and breakfast on Monday are available for an additional charge. Overnight accommodation is not possible on Friday 4th August 2023 but we can provide a list of local hotels on request.
You may be eligible for a full bursary (covering the full course fee), or a reduced fee of £239.
Full bursaries are available to students who meet at least two of the following criteria:
A reduced course fee of £239 is available to students who match one of the criteria above OR whose current home postcode is an area with medium levels (POLAR4 quintile 3 or 4) of progression to Higher Education*
Please note bursaries do not cover the cost of additional accommodation and meals on Sunday night, or any travel expenses. Full bursary holders may be able to claim a contribution towards reasonable travel expenses by public transport. Please contact us at ecstaster@soton.ac.uk for more information.
Exclusive £1000 degree scholarship for course attendees.
This exclusive scholarship from the School of Electronics and Computer Science (ECS) at the University of Southampton provides £1000 for all students in the first year of their degree* who meet all of the following conditions:
* 2021 and 2022 participants who have received an attendance certificate are regarded as having attended. As the 2020 Taster Course was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, any student who was accepted onto that Taster Course will also be considered to have attended.
After payment is received, the University will begin to arrange services for your attendance at the summer school. Therefore, no refunds will be no refunds will be possible after the 7-day 'cooling off' period. This does not affect your statutory rights. However:
We accept that our best-laid plans may have to change as a result of external factors outside our control. We are committed to running a safe and enjoyable course.
The University of Southampton has an outstanding reputation for Electronics and Computer Science. We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research universities and our degrees are ranked amongst the best in the UK. Our graduates are highly regarded by leading employers and we work closely with industrial galleries, both in our research and our teaching.
We are keen to hear from you should you have any queries. Please get in touch with us: ecstaster@soton.ac.uk