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DISCOVER

Session 1 – Introductory session

Name: 'Is Higher Education for me?'
Duration: 1hr
Session type: interactive
Location: In school or college

Aim & objectives:

Introduce the learners to Higher Education and break down barriers to accessing HE
Outline progression opportunities for CACHE/NCFE learners
Provide an overview of the on campus event & what to expect on the day so learners can prepare and make the most of their visit

EXPLORE

Session 2 – Bespoke University Experience Day

Name: 'Life on campus'
Duration: Full day on campus (10am-3pm)
Session type: Experience day
Location: Select below

Date Options:

A) University of Cumbria Fusehill Street Campus, Carlisle,CA1 2HH - Friday 18th October 2019
B) University of Cumbria Lancaster Campus, LA1 3JD - Friday 15th November 2019

Aim & objectives:

To demystify Higher Education and challenge perceived barriers to progression through a relaxed, informal and experiential visit to one of our university campuses.

On the day leaners will:

Explore a subject pathway. Options are tailored to Health and Social Care, Childcare and Education, Uniformed Services and Sport.
Take a tour of the campus, facilities and accommodation.
Speak to current students.
Take part in hands on activities to visualise life as a Higher Education student. 
A FREE lunch will be provide in the student café on site.

SUPPORT

Session 3 - Follow up support sessions

Name: 'Follow up support session'
Duration: 1-2hrs
Session type: Support session
Location: In school or college

About the session:

Personal statement and/or preparing for interview 
Session to support learners to sell themselves in an application and interview
Subject Masterclass
A master class gives students the opportunity to explore subjects of interest and related to their study that go beyond what is covered in the curriculum.
Led by an academic 
The session will offer an insight into undergraduate study and encourage topical debate.
Learners who complete a masterclass will be awarded up to 24 UCAS points (for selected UOC courses)

Gatsby Benchmarks covered in completing this in the programme.

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Our team of friendly, knowledgeable and supportive outreach practitioners would like to work with your learners via a series of sustained interactions, both in your setting and on campus, to raise aspiration, confidence and to highlight the range of opportunities available in HE; the ultimate goal is to aid progression.

University Campuses

Our campuses are in some of the country’s top locations, including two World Heritage Sites and a national park.

Lancaster

A lively heritage city, Lancaster is home to around 15,000 students from all over the world! Combining the convenience of big city life with the intimacy of a country town, the city truly has something for everyone to enjoy. Lancaster is ideally situated just south of the Lake District and just over an hour's train ride away from the metropolitan cities of Manchester and Liverpool.

Carlisle

With a vibrant city centre, open surrounding and beautiful heritage sites, Carlisle is a friendly and cultural place to live and study. Sitting on the edge of the Lake District and in close proximity to the cosmopolitan cities of Newcastle and Glasgow, our students love our Carlisle campuses for their small size, close community and friendly atmosphere.

Ambleside

This picturesque town has everything you would expect from a campus set among the fells of the Lake District, including quaint tea shops, independent retailers and outstanding areas of natural beauty. Ambleside offers plenty of opportunities for you to enjoy the great outdoors and unleash your inner adventurer, making it a wonderful place to live and study.

 

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