Introduction to higher education

An engaging presentation outlining the benefits of continuing study into higher education, what students can expect to achieve and the importance of working hard and maximising opportunities in Sixth Form. By providing up-to-date information, advice and guidance related to HE, this session aims to raise aspirations among young people, with the objective of increasing and widening participation in higher education.

Benefits of the programme:

Helps learners understand what they can expect to achieve by continuing into higher education and the importance of working hard and maximising opportunities in sixth form

Up-to-date information, advice and guidance related to HE

Raises aspirations among young people and supports them in the decision making process
Uncovers details about the different opportunities available at university including different subjects on offer, employability for graduates, types of universities, e.g. campus/city, modes of study e.g. sandwich degrees, and extracurricular opportunities such as studying abroad

Gatsby benchmarks: 1/3/7/8