Access All Aber

The first step is to complete this application form before May 31st 2024. 

Once you've completed this form, we will be in touch after the deadline has passed to let you know whether you have been accepted. 

If you've been accepted to take part in Access All Aber, then we'll be in touch with another form to fill. 

In this form you'll need to let us know more practical things such as your dietary requirements, where you'll need us to pick you up from (there's free transport) and to confirm which subject taster sessions you'd definitely like to take part in. 

We will now ask a teacher of your choice to provide a reference for you to take part in Access All Aber. 

We will also need permission from your parent or guardian for you to take part in Access All Aber.

We need the following for you to attend Access All Aber - 

• Completed the Application Form
• Confirmed your choices
• We've received a reference from your teacher
• We've received consent from your parent/guardian.

If you've completed all these steps then all you need to do is pack and prepare. We'll send you all the final details and tell you what to bring with you. 

If you ever have any questions then feel free to e-mail accessall@aber.ac.uk.

The old Summer University course has now been relaunched as Access All Aber and now benefits from the experience of our Global Marketing and Student Recruitment department to deliver a more condensed version of the course whilst still aspiring to reach the same goals of widening participation in higher education.

Over the past 18 years, Aberystwyth University has given countless students the opportunity to experience life at university, learning to adjust to being away from home and learning to cope with the pressures of balancing academic work and deadlines with sports and activities.

“Each year, Aberystwyth’s Summer University helps young people to overcome some of the hurdles they may face in applying to higher education. The aim is to raise their aspirations and offer them a unique opportunity to explore their potential whilst experiencing the full breadth of university life.  As an institution, Aberystwyth University places great emphasis on widening access and removing barriers to higher education, whether the barriers are physical, social, cultural or financial.” Dr Rhodri Llwyd Morgan, Director of Welsh Language, Culture and External Engagement.

Between 2012 and 2019, approximately 83% of students who successfully completed the Aberystwyth Summer University went on to study at Higher Education level or higher-level apprenticeships.

Aberystwyth's Summer University and Access All Aber undoubtedly benefit the young people who complete the programmes but also offer valuable work experience for current Aberystwyth University students to work as student ambassadors. Our Student Ambassadors gain quality work experience as they assist with pastoral care and coordinate sports and social activities during Access All Aber. They are current students who have been trained to provide a high level of motivation and care to the participants – some of whom have not stayed away from home before. This opportunity enables our Ambassadors to hone their skills and increase their graduate employment opportunities.