Summer School for 15 - 17 Year Olds - Nottingham Trent University

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20 - 24 July 2026

27 - 31 July 2026

3 - 7 August 2026

Nottingham Trent University - City Campus

Practical, week-long courses for the artists, designers, writers and journalists of the future who wish to try something fun, develop their portfolio, make new friends and experience university life. Book your place on a summer course today!

NTU take pride in their quality teaching, student support services, and commitment to sustainability - all of which have won many awards. Their dedication to these areas shines through in all of their courses and has helped to make NTU one of the most popular universities in the UK.

NTU's summer school programme for 15 - 17 year-olds is delivered by carefully selected tutors who bring academic and industry experience to their course.

As a summer school student, you'll have an enjoyable week where you can ask questions, improve your skills and knowledge and make an informed decision about your future. It will be fun and challenging, allowing you to follow your passion and discover talents you never knew you had.

If you're aged 16 or 17 and would like to stay on campus, NTU offer single rooms with private bathroom in shared apartments in their halls of residence, just a minute’s walk to the studios and all of Nottingham's attractions.

Price per week:

Course: £545

Accommodation (optional): £266

Courses Available:

3D Digital Technologies
Animation

Architecture

Art Portfolio

Astronomy, Archaeology and Landscapes

Car Design

Concept Art for Game Design

Costume Making
Creative Entrepreneurship
Creative Writing
Denim Design and Reinvention

Fashion Buying
​​​​Fashion Design Portfolio
Fashion Making

Furniture Design and Prototyping (coming soon)
Garden and Planting Design
Graphic Design Portfolio

Illustration
Interior Design Portfolio
Journalism
Museums Today
Photography

Podcast Production

PR and Storytelling

Print Making and Zines (coming soon)
Product Design

Props and Costume Accessories (coming soon)
Psychological Science

Solving Wicked Problems

Textile Design and Sustainability
TV Presenting

UI Design (coming soon)
Wildlife Photography

World Building - Science Fiction and Fantasy Writing

Please contact us on creativeshortcourses@ntu.ac.uk to find out more.

Social Events: 

NTU appoint Student Ambassadors who host social events on Monday and Wednesday evenings to help you meet other students. These are free to attend.

Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme:

Attending a course with accommodation can count as the Residential section of the DofE Gold Award.

You must also attend the social events that are planned on Monday and Wednesday evenings, as well as plan and attend your own social activities with other participants on other evenings.

You can find out more about NTU's courses, accommodation, facilities, tutors and how to book your place on the NTU website.