The Reading Scholars programme aims to give Year 12 students a real taste of University life. Comprising of 3 on-campus events (February, March and a residential in July) as well as a series of online virtual events. Precise dates to be confirmed.
Activities include support from a current student mentor, university-style subject-specific and study skills sessions, and working towards an academic project
Entry requirements:
Students participating in the programme will have achieved at least five GCSE’s at grade 4 and above, and be on course to achieve good grades at A Level or equivalent. The programme is targeted at students who fall into our priority groups (for example, those living in particular postcodes, in receipt of Free School Meals, Looked After, etc.).
All costs related to participation in the programme, including transport, lunch, refreshments and accommodation for on-campus events, are covered in advance for participating students, who will also get to take part in a range of fun team-building and social events
Subject areas
This year, the programme is offered in the following subject areas:
Archaeology and Classics
Architecture
Art & Design
Biology
Business
Chemistry, Food Science and Pharmacy
Education
English Literature
Film
History
Law
Mathematics
Modern Languages (French, German and Spanish)
Philosophy, Politics, and Economics
Psychology
Physical Geography and Environmental Science.