Applied Maths You never knew Maths could be this exciting. Applied Mathematics takes numbers out of the textbook and puts them into the real world — from statistics and trigonometry to engineering, sport, technology, nature and business. Get Ready for A Level and IB Maths — but more than that, you need Maths in everyday life 

Art Sidcot has stunning Art Studios and this is where creativity comes alive. From life drawing and sculpture to screen printing, digital media and art history, you will explore different mediums, experiment and develop a creative voice that is entirely your own. Get Ready to see the world differently.

Biology Extract DNA from plants, examine ecosystems, dissect, investigate and discover. Biology at Academic Summer takes you deep into the living world — from cell biology and biochemistry to the human nervous system and biodiversity.  Get Ready for A Level, IB or any life science pathway with the curiosity and confidence

Chemistry Learning becomes a dynamic explosion in Sidcot's state-of-the-art Science Labs. From atomic structure and chemical bonding to polymers, medicines and sustainable energy — Chemistry connects the periodic table to the real world and the real challenges our planet faces. Get Ready for an adventure in Chemistry 

Design and Technology Work with wood, metal, circuits and your imagination. From graphics and product design to fashion and perspective drawing, D&T is where creative thinking meets practical making. Get Ready to discover that great design is not just about how things look — it is about how they work and why they matter.

Economics, Business and Entrepreneurship Think like an economist. Act like an entrepreneur. From micro and macro economics and supply and demand to business planning, marketing, globalisation and personal finance. Develop a business plan, debate global challenges and Get Ready to step into the exciting world of entrepreneurship. 

English  Words have power and this subject helps you use them. Forget the textbook. At Academic Summer you learn real English with real people from around the world through real content that actually matter. It is about English as it is spoken, written and lived across the globe. It is not grammar exercises, not filling in blanks but real communication, real confidence and real progress. It is learning to be critical thinkers, to explore and question. Get Ready to speak, write and connect as a powerful international speaker of English. 

Environmental Systems and Societies Climate change. Pollution. Ecosystems. Sustainability. The biggest challenges of our generation deserve to be discussed. Geography, Philosophy and Science combine to explore energy resources, population growth, carbon footprints, biodiversity and the role of technology in our world. With peers from all over the world, every discussion is global. Get Ready to understand the world better, and be equipped with the right skills to make a difference.

Essay Writing The essay is important to academic success. At Academic Summer you will learn how to choose the right topic, structure a compelling argument, develop your academic voice, use AI as a writing tool, avoid plagiarism and write conclusions that land with impact. Get Ready for university, IB Extended Essay, A Level coursework and every academic challenge and develop a skill for life. 

Food Technology Food is science, art, culture and sustainability all on one plate. In Sidcot's excellent facilities you will explore the science of flavour, create recipes, study global food cultures, practise food safety and discover the importance of good choices in our modern world. Get Ready to look at everything you eat in a completely new way and have a lot of fun doing it.

History and Politics Can we learn from the past to improve our future? From the Cold War, the World Wars and Women in 20th Century History to Bristol and the Slave Trade, Westminster and British Politics, Eastern Europe and Cuba and the list goes on. History and Politics ignites debate, sharpens analytical thinking and turns you into a genuine global citizen. Get Ready to understand the past and become an informed participant in shaping the future. 

Media Studies Create your own short film, music video or animation. Explore the history and future of media. In a world drowning in content, the people who understand how media works, how it shapes opinion, distorts truth and drives behaviour, are the ones who can change it. Get Ready to become a media creator who thinks critically, acts responsibly and understands the extraordinary power and impact of every word and story put into the world.

Physics Forces, energy, electricity, atoms, magnetic fields and the mechanics of the universe. Physics at Academic Summer takes you on a journey through a blend of hands-on lab work and theoretical exploration you will develop analytical thinking, experiment design and data analysis skills. Get Ready for A Level or IB Physics, and for a lifelong journey of scientific inquiry.

Presentations and Interviews Stand up. Speak up. Stand out. You will learn how to plan and deliver a compelling presentation, use ICT and technology effectively, master body language and intonation, and handle interview questions with confidence and purpose. Get Ready for university applications, interviews and develop the skills to communicate your ideas clearly that will help open doors for you. 

Psychology What makes us tick? Why do we behave the way we do? Psychology takes you on a fascinating journey through the human mind from memory, learning and personality testing to social behaviour, conformity, developmental psychology and the science of what drives our thoughts and actions. Get Ready to understand yourself and everyone around you in a completely new way.

Sport and Fitness Sidcot's outstanding sports facilities are yours — football, basketball, swimming, athletics, racket sports, outdoor games and more. In Sport and Fitness explore sports psychology, nutrition, fitness planning, injury prevention and the science of movement and wellbeing. Get Ready to challenge yourself, have some fun, get outdoors and develop your resilience.

Theory of Knowledge How do we know what we know? Theory of Knowledge is a philosophical adventure into knowledge itself — how we learn through language, emotion, reason and perception, what we believe across science, mathematics, the arts, history and ethics, and what we do with what we know. Get Ready to think with genuine independence, challenge everything you assumed was true and emerge as the kind of thinker the world needs. Warning — this subject changes the way you see everything.