Summer Schools for Year 12's
SOAS Summer Schools last for three days. During each summer school students attend lectures by leading academics, take part in a debate, engage in study skills sessions and receive personal statement advice. Participants meet and work with current students and have a Q&A sessions with recent graduates.
In the summer of 2013 SOAS will be offering three subject-specific summer schools for students in Year 12 and we hope that you will want to join us for these exciting opportunities.
The SOAS Summer Schools are for students currently in Year 12, attending state schools or colleges in London. They are all free, non- residential and will be held at the Russell Square campus, running approximately 9.30am - 3.30pm each day.
SOAS History Summer School
Monday 17th - Wednesday 19th June
Are you a budding historian? Would you like to gain more insight into studying history at university? If you enjoy analysing facts and exploring sources then be a part of the SOAS History Summer School - 'Recovering Voices Silenced by History'
SOAS Politics Summer School
Monday 24th June - Wednesday 26th June
Do you have a passion for international relations? Would you like to gain more of an insight into studying the politics of Africa, Asia or the Middle East at university? If you enjoy thinking about states, people and power in a globalised world, then the brand new SOAS Politics Summer School is for you.
SOAS Law Summer School
Monday 1st July - Wednesday 3rd July
Do you enjoy solving problems and developing lines of argument? Want to learn what justice means to different people, and how laws interact? Gain an insight into studying law at university with the SOAS Law Summer School.
Applying for a Summer School
There are a limited number of places available for each summer school and a mixture of academic and widening participation criteria will be used to allocate places. You can download the application form on the right, or contact wpteam@soas.ac.uk to request an application form or further information. When e-mailing please state your name, school/college and which summer school you wish to attend.
The deadline for applications is Friday 29th March 2013.
Please see below for information on what happened at the summer schools in 2012 and what participants thought:
SOAS Summer Schools 2012
In the summer of 2012 75 students from London schools and colleges attended the SOAS History and Law summer schools, jam-packed with lots of activities. Students attended lectures, engaged in study skills sessions and language tasters, gained tips from recent graduates and worked in groups to prepare for debates and presentations. On the Law Summer School, leading academics lectured on international law, family law and dispute resolution, and approaching law as a lawyer. At the History Summer School, participants were given a world-class insight into using maps, music and photographs to analyse complex histories.
Not only did the summer schools give students a taste of university, it also provided an extra-curricular experience which many students felt would make a valuable addition to their CVs or UCAS Personal Statements.
Here's what participants thought:
"I really enjoyed the presentations and seeing everyone's boost in confidence."
"I loved the ambassador-led skills workshop because it provided really good advice. Also meeting the ex-students was inspiring."
"The lectures were very informative and gave me a great idea about what to expect at uni."
"I really enjoyed feeling like a university student."
"[I enjoyed] the presentations and getting to know my group and building my team-building skills."
