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
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'Diversity in Development' for KS4 & KS5 students |
In this event we will explore the key issues and debates within international development, speak to practitioners in the field and get insights from former students of international development BA(Hons) to understand how we can be the agents for change in the world |
Wednesday 6 November 11:30-15:15. On campus at the University of Leeds |
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Applications for Year 12 students to apply for LSE Springboard are now open! |
If you work with high achieving and inquisitive students, the London School of Economics and Political Science is offering your students the chance to take part in the LSE Springboard programme, which gives students a taste of university-level teaching and learning at LSE, as well as information to make a competitive application to LSE and other high-tariff universities. |
Applications close Sunday 10 November at midnight. Click here for more information and how to apply |
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London School of Economics Undergraduate Political Review Essay Competition |
Year 12 and 13 students are invited to submit an essay in response to ONE question from the list below:
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Deadline for submissions Monday 11 November 23:59 Essays should be no more than 1000 words long, including all in-text citations, footnotes and headings but excluding titles and bibliography. Please read this information sheet before submitting. Please submit via this link. |
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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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University of Leeds Summer School |
This is for a range of subjects such as STEM, Medical Science, Creative Arts and Social Sciences | For more information and application click here |
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Meet the Russell Group webinars |
This is incredibly informative for students considering applying for RG universities such as Cambridge, LSE, Bristol, Glasgow or Cardiff. The webinars will cover topics such as Personal Statements & Applying, Researching University Options and Student life. | Registration link here |
