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University of Edinburgh Civil Engineering Summer School 2027 (S5 and S6)

A week-long, non-residential summer school each June at King's Buildings for pupils from Edinburgh and the Lothians about to enter S5 or S6. Pupils explore structural, geotechnical, water and fire safety engineering, build and test a 2.4-metre timber bridge in teams, and visit engineering projects. Applications for 2027 open in late 2026.

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At a glance

Run by
University of Edinburgh School of Engineering[1]
Who it’s for
Pupils from Edinburgh and the Lothians going into S5 or S6 after the summer, with at least a grade C in National 5 Physics or Engineering Science, Higher Maths (studying or achieved) and at least one science Higher[2]
Entry
Students apply themselves
Worth
A hands-on week of civil engineering talks, demonstrations and practical challenges, site visits and meeting current undergraduates.[3]
Cost
Not stated
Year groups
Year 12, Year 13
Where
Scotland (Edinburgh and the Lothians)
Format
In person

Sources

4 sources

  1. University of Edinburgh School of Engineering

    Civil Engineering Summer School

    Our Civil Engineering Summer School is a week-long programme for pupils from Edinburgh and the Lothians who are about to enter S5 or S6.

    Checked 24 October 2026

  2. University of Edinburgh School of Engineering

    Civil Engineering Summer School

    This programme is open to pupils who are going into S5 or S6 after the summer and meet the following requirements:

    Checked 24 October 2026

  3. University of Edinburgh School of Engineering

    Civil Engineering Summer School

    Participants explore key areas of the discipline, take part in a team-based design, build and test project, and go on a field trip to see engineering in action.

    Checked 24 October 2026

  4. University of Edinburgh School of Engineering

    Civil Engineering Summer School

    Applications will open for the 2027 summer school in late 2026.

    Checked 24 October 2026

Details checked by the Born to Engineer editorial team. Always confirm dates on the provider’s site before applying.

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Entry
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When
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Worth
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Who
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Entry
Students apply themselves
When
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Visit undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk (opens in a new tab)Details: Cambridge Sutton Trust Summer School: Engineering 2027

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A free residential summer school at the University of Bristol for Year 12 students of colour, with academic sessions in an assigned subject stream that includes Engineering. It takes place in July 2027 with accommodation provided. An expression of interest form is open for the 26/27 round.

Worth
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Who
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Entry
Students apply themselves
When
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Visit bristol.ac.uk (opens in a new tab)Details: Insight into Bristol Summer School 2027 (Year 12 students of colour, includes Engineering stream)