Super-Curricular
MOOCs
Students are also encouraged to complete a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) of their choice during the summer break. Courses cover a wide variety of specialised topics which develop a student’s understanding of the subject area. A large number of them are written and accredited by universities. The completion of a MOOC demonstrates an impressive commitment to personal and academic development, and this will be recognised within the reference that the school will write for students. The following website details a range of excellent courses on offer FutureLearn.
Super-Curricular
Please see below list of external opportunities for students looking to further their study or future career prospects.
University Led Programmes
| Opportunity | Details | Date / Location / Sign Up |
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University of Leeds |
Explore life as an arts and humanities student at Leeds, participate in university taster sessions and hear from current students about their experiences. |
For more information and to register click here |
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University of Cambridge, Lucy Cavendish for Y12 |
Find opportunities and events for students to explore their subject and boost their university applications. Good luck to those students who will be sitting admissions interviews over the next couple of weeks! |
For more information click here |
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Pathways to Law |
Getting into Law can be highly competitive, and so the Sutton Trust wants to offer you the opportunity to gain the necessary knowledge and skills to break that barrier. Pathways to Law is completely free (including travel) and provides support in accessing higher education, training in soft skills, and understanding careers in Law with incredible work experience opportunities. |
For more information and application click here |
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Exploring Ancient Science |
Are you interested in science and want to learn more about it's ancient origins? Join us for this special series of webinars designed to help you start exploring the fascinating world of ancient science. From the philosophy of space, to the theory of medicine you're sure to find something to intrigue you in this fascinating series hosted by the Faculty of Classics, University of Cambridge. |
Multiple dates over Zoom. Book tickets here |
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Humanities Exploration Day Cambridge |
The School of Arts and Humanities is hosting a Humanities Exploration Day for high-performing Year 12 students on the 9th December 2024. The aim is to give students the opportunity to experience university-level teaching in a range of humanities subjects, to enrich their current studies and to help them decide which subject might be the best choice for them going forward. | Apply here |
