Supported Progression

2014-15

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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

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Benefits – Admissions Support• Assessed Project worth 40-80 UCAS points

• Guaranteed offer

• UCAS Application advice

and one-to-one guidance

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Benefits – Academic Support

• Subject masterclasses

• Academic study skills

workshops

• Independent learning

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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.)

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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

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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

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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: supported.progression@durham.ac.uk