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Supported Progression
2014-15
∂
What is Supported Progression?
• A scheme for talented students in the North East, Cumbria and West Yorkshire
• An alternative progression route to Durham University
• 240 places available
∂
Benefits – Admissions Support• Assessed Project worth 40-80 UCAS points
• Guaranteed offer
• UCAS Application advice
and one-to-one guidance
∂
Benefits – Academic Support
• Subject masterclasses
• Academic study skills
workshops
• Independent learning
∂
Benefits – Financial Support
• Year 12 & Year 13 bursaries (up to £125)
• £5,500 per annum towards
university costs
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Additional Benefits• Regular interaction with academics and ambassadors
• Realistic experiences of university life
• University teaching and learning experiences
• University study skills
• Information, advice and guidance to support university application
• Key personal skills
• Access to university facilities (DUO, library, sports etc.)
∂
What you have to do:
• Attend all sessions and events
• Take responsibility for your own learning – complete a personal development portfolio
• Complete the summer
school assessed project to
the required standard
∂
Programme of Events 2014-15Deadline for application forms 8th December
Welcome Event (full day)24th / 31st
January / 7nd February
Easter Academy (2 night residential)
7th – 9th April
OR
10th – 12th April
Assessed Summer School (5 night residential)
19th July – 24th July
OR
26th July – 31st July
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Participating Departments
All departments are involved in the scheme
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Arts & Humanities Social Sciences Sciences
Ancient History & Classics
Anthropology Biology & Biomedical Science
English Literature Archaeology Chemistry
History Business, Finance & Marketing
Computer Science
Modern Languages Economics Earth Sciences
Music Education Studies and Primary Teaching
Engineering
Philosophy Geography Maths
Theology & Religion Law Medicine
Politics & Int. Relations Physics
Sociology & Criminology Psychology
Sport Psychology (Applied)
Pharmacy
∂
How to Apply
Complete an application form (ask your school or order from our website)
Deadline: 8th December 2014
We will inform you of our decision in January 2015
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Eligibility Criteria Essential:• applicants must be in Year 12 or equivalent.• applicants must be attending a state school or college in the North East or Cumbria (please
see our website for a full list of eligible schools).
We are looking for applicants meeting all or most of these criteria:• will be the first generation in their family to attend university• have achieved at least 5 As or A*s at GCSE or equivalent• are taking subjects in relation to the subject stream they are applying for• attend schools or colleges with a low overall GCSE and/or A-Level, Higher/Advanced Higher
(or equivalent) point score and/or schools or colleges with low progression rates to higher education*
• come from neighbourhoods with low overall progression rates to higher education or high levels of socio economic deprivation**
• are (or have been) looked after, accommodated or in care• are under the age of 18 at the time of the summer school• applicants will normally be holding UK or EU nationality. If you do not have UK or EU
nationality please contact us for further advice.
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The Personal Statement
• Why do I want to do this programme?
• What skills will it help me to develop?
• What qualities can I bring to the programme?
• How will I manage my time to complete the programme alongside my school/college work?
• What are my reasons for wanting to go to university?
• What are my reasons for wanting to study at Durham?
Any questions?
You can read more on our website:www.durham.ac.uk/supported.progression
You can e-mail us at: [email protected]