Summer school courses for 15-17s
Our summer courses run Monday to Friday 10 am – 4 pm for one week at our City Campus, with optional accommodation just a few minutes’ walk from where you’ll be studying.
Design your summer with us
Why is NTU a great place to study for the summer? Well, it’s not just the well-established programme of students from across the UK and around the world, or the university experience that will help you make an informed decision about your future.
It’s not just the option of self-catered accommodation on campus (ideal for completing your Duke of Edinburgh Award Gold Residential).
It’s all the above, combined with courses taught by an extraordinary community of tutors who bring industry insights and engaging projects to our modern classrooms, technical workshops and creative studios. They challenge traditions, and will encourage you to do the same.
Browse our courses below to begin your creative journey.
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Courses starting 20 July 2026
Architecture for 15 - 17 Year Olds
This course will introduce you to contemporary approaches to design, with ingenious projects that will develop your awareness of how designers are shaping the modern world we live in.
Art Portfolio for 15 - 17 Year Olds
This is a very practical course which gives you the opportunity to experiment with both 2D and 3D art techniques. It’s the perfect way to build your portfolio if you do not have an art foundation and are thinking about further studies.
Concept Art for Game Design for 15 - 17 Year Olds
This course focuses on the process of image-making in the game design industry. It's hands-on, taught in a series of practical workshops and group sessions. This course is ideal if you are considering a future in game design, animation or creative media.
Creative Writing for 15 - 17 Year Olds
On this course, you will learn how to turn ideas into creative, original writing. Whether you're interested in fiction or want to write screenplays, it'll help you to create impact with the right choice of words and provides a structured approach to establishing a life in writing.
Fashion Design Portfolio for 15 - 17 Year Olds
On this course you'll learn how to create fashion concepts, taking your designs from an initial idea and sketch to a developed garment.
Illustration for 15 – 17 Year Olds
Discover the art of visual storytelling! Develop sketching, drawing, and illustration techniques to create a portfolio bursting with creativity. Perfect for aspiring young artists!
Interior Design Portfolio for 15 - 17 Year Olds
This course will give you an insight into the world of interior design and inspire you with the confidence to present your own schemes. It's ideal if you are considering further studies in interior design and wish to start your portfolio.
Journalism for 15 - 17 Year Olds
This course introduces you to the craft of journalism. It'll provide you with the basic skills journalists are required to have when working in both news and features.
Photography for 15 - 17 Year Olds
From camera techniques to editing and printing your final images, the course will cover everything you need to know to become an accomplished photographer of the future.
Props and Costume Accessories for Theatre and TV for 15 – 17 Year Olds
Design and make realistic props and costume accessories for stage or screen. Learn sculpting, moulding, and paint techniques to bring your characters to life, guided by an expert prop maker
Courses starting 27 July 2026
Animation for 15 - 17 Year Olds
Bring your drawings to life in this fun and practical animation course for 15–17 year olds. You’ll learn the fundamentals of 2D animation and rigging using ToonBoom Harmony and Wacom Cintiq tablets, guided by professional animator Molly-Ann Marsh. Explore timing, movement and character design, then create your own rig and short animation to add to your portfolio. No experience needed, just enthusiasm and imagination.
Architecture for 15 - 17 Year Olds
This course will introduce you to contemporary approaches to design, with ingenious projects that will develop your awareness of how designers are shaping the modern world we live in.
Art Portfolio for 15 - 17 Year Olds
This is a very practical course which gives you the opportunity to experiment with both 2D and 3D art techniques. It’s the perfect way to build your portfolio if you do not have an art foundation and are thinking about further studies.
Astronomy, Archaeology and Landscapes for 15-17 year olds
Step into the world of astronomy, archaeology, and digital mapping with this hands-on 5-day summer school for 15-17-year-olds. Uncover the secrets of the night sky, track celestial movements, and explore how ancient sites were aligned with the stars.
Car Design for 15 - 17 Year Olds
The course is ideal if you’re interested in cars and how they are designed, or are thinking of further studies in product design, industrial design or transport design.
Concept Art for Game Design for 15 - 17 Year Olds
This course focuses on the process of image-making in the game design industry. It's hands-on, taught in a series of practical workshops and group sessions. This course is ideal if you are considering a future in game design, animation or creative media.
Costume Making for Film and TV for 15 - 17 Year Olds
Get hands-on experience of designing, casting, mould making and using paint effects to fabricate realistic props and costumes for theatre performances and TV. This practical and fun course is ideal if you’re interested in finding out what it’s like to work behind the scenes on a theatre or TV project to bring characters to life. It’s also ideal if you are considering further studies and wish to start your portfolio with a unique and creative project.
Creative Writing for 15 - 17 Year Olds
On this course, you will learn how to turn ideas into creative, original writing. Whether you're interested in fiction or want to write screenplays, it'll help you to create impact with the right choice of words and provides a structured approach to establishing a life in writing.
Fashion Buying for 15 - 17 Year Olds
Explore trend forecasting, product selection, and sustainable sourcing in this hands-on course for future fashion buyers. Perfect for curious teens with a passion for style!
Fashion Design Portfolio for 15 - 17 Year Olds
On this course you'll learn how to create fashion concepts, taking your designs from an initial idea and sketch to a developed garment.
Fashion Making for 15 - 17 Year Olds
On this practical course, you’ll learn the three most important skills in making womenswear: how to cut a pattern, how to use a sewing machine and how to make adjustments to a pattern. It’s ideal if you are new to making clothes and want to learn either for personal projects or to add work to a portfolio.
Garden and Planting Design for 15 – 17 Year Olds
Create beautiful gardens and vibrant greenspaces! Learn design skills, tackle exciting projects, and build a portfolio to kickstart your creative journey.
Graphic Design Portfolio for 15 - 17 Year Olds
Develop your creative skills on this graphic design summer course and generate striking designs for your portfolio, ideal for the next generation of ambitious designers.
Illustration for 15 – 17 Year Olds
Discover the art of visual storytelling! Develop sketching, drawing, and illustration techniques to create a portfolio bursting with creativity. Perfect for aspiring young artists!
Interior Design Portfolio for 15 - 17 Year Olds
This course will give you an insight into the world of interior design and inspire you with the confidence to present your own schemes. It's ideal if you are considering further studies in interior design and wish to start your portfolio.
Journalism for 15 - 17 Year Olds
This course introduces you to the craft of journalism. It'll provide you with the basic skills journalists are required to have when working in both news and features.
Museums Today for 15 – 17 Year Olds
This course is for those interested in social and cultural history and how it is being curated in museums and galleries today.
Product Design for 15 - 17 Year Olds
This week long course is ideal if you plan on becoming a product designer in the future. You'll work on projects that will strengthen your portfolio and which demonstrate new approaches in your work.
Psychological Sciences for 15–17-Year-Olds
This course is ideal for anyone wanting to explore a range of contemporary topics in psychology, whilst getting a taste of what it’s like to study psychology at university.
Solving Wicked Problems for 15-17 Year Olds
Ready to challenge assumptions and tackle the world's toughest problems? This course is for 15-17-year-olds who want to think differently, question everything, and develop essential skills for the future.
TV Presenting for 15 - 17 Year Olds
This course gives you an introduction to television presenting, ideal for anyone with an interest in journalism and media.
Courses starting 3 August 2026
3D Digital Technologies for 15 - 17 Year Olds
On this course you’ll learn about model-making and how new digital technologies are being used to enhance physical prototyping and visual presentation techniques.
Animation for 15 - 17 Year Olds
Bring your drawings to life in this fun and practical animation course for 15–17 year olds. You’ll learn the fundamentals of 2D animation and rigging using ToonBoom Harmony and Wacom Cintiq tablets, guided by professional animator Molly-Ann Marsh. Explore timing, movement and character design, then create your own rig and short animation to add to your portfolio. No experience needed, just enthusiasm and imagination.
Architecture for 15 - 17 Year Olds
This course will introduce you to contemporary approaches to design, with ingenious projects that will develop your awareness of how designers are shaping the modern world we live in.
Creative Entrepreneurship for 15 – 17 Year Olds
Develop your creative business skills! Learn branding, marketing, financial planning, and entrepreneurship in this interactive summer course for young innovators.
Denim Design and Reinvention for 15 - 17 Year Olds
Discover the craft and creativity behind the world’s most iconic fabric. On this practical course for 15–17 year olds, you’ll explore denim design, branding and sustainability while learning essential sewing and upcycling skills. Guided by former Paul Smith designer Megan Wigley, you’ll experiment with distressing and repair techniques, create your own branded pocket design and make a denim bag to take home all while gaining real insight into fashion design, sustainability and studio life at NTU.
Fashion Design Portfolio for 15 - 17 Year Olds
On this course you'll learn how to create fashion concepts, taking your designs from an initial idea and sketch to a developed garment.
Furniture Design and Prototyping for 15 – 17 Year Olds
Design, make, and bring your ideas to life. This hands-on course introduces you to the creative process of furniture design from sketch to prototype. Working in our professional studios, you’ll develop your own design, build a scaled model, and gain insight into studying design at university.
Podcast Production for 15 - 17 Year Olds
This course will introduce you to the best practices of developing and producing an original podcast with the goal of having you leave the course with a fully formed plan to create a podcast and reach new audiences.
PR and Storytelling for 15 – 17 Year Olds
Discover how PR and marketing shape brands! Get hands-on with campaign planning, social media strategy, and storytelling while boosting your creativity and teamwork skills.
Print Making and Zines for 15 – 17 Year Olds
Master screen printing, bookbinding, and zine-making! Create bold prints, develop storytelling skills, and design a unique, hand-bound zine to showcase your creativity.
Product Design for 15 - 17 Year Olds
This week long course is ideal if you plan on becoming a product designer in the future. You'll work on projects that will strengthen your portfolio and which demonstrate new approaches in your work.
Textile Design and Sustainability for 15 - 17 Year Olds
This course provides you with knowledge about sustainable textile design and the skills to work creatively with natural materials in a creative, playful and hands-on way. As a young, ambitious designer, you’ll be introduced to all aspects of textile design, investigating fundamental principles in colour, form, scale, pattern and composition.
TV Presenting for 15 - 17 Year Olds
This course gives you an introduction to television presenting, ideal for anyone with an interest in journalism and media.
UI Design for 15 – 17 Year Olds
Learn to design apps and websites with Figma. Explore colour, layout and interaction design, and create your own interactive prototype at NTU this summer.
Wildlife Photography for 15 – 17 Year Olds
Photograph wildlife in real settings, master camera techniques, and enhance your images with editing. Explore nature, build confidence, and create stunning shots.
World-Building: Science Fiction and Fantasy Writing for 15 - 17 Year Olds
Unleash your imagination and build your own fantasy or sci-fi world in this creative writing course for 15–17 year olds. Learn how to bring ideas to life, gain feedback from peers and discover routes into creative writing careers.