A two year scheme during Y12 and Y13 at the University of Sheffield Find out what its really like to be a student-by talking to our students and trying out student life Degree level subject taster sessions, a residential summer school and help with applying to university The opportunity to qualify for an adjusted offer of up to 2 grades lower than standard You can apply if you come from a family background where university has not featured before or you are from an area with low progression to university- ask in school/college if you’re unsure. www.sheffield.ac.uk/schools/outreach-programmes So what are the Discover programmes? 29/04/2019 © The University of Sheffield
Want to know more about particular subjects? These schemes are for you! Subjects Include: Archaeology English Language English Literature History A huge range of Languages Music Philosophy Religion, Theology & the Bible discoverartsandhumanities@sheffield.ac.uk Subjects Include: Archaeology English Language English Literature History A huge range of Languages Linguistics Music Philosophy Religion, Theology & the Bible Subjects include: Biology Chemistry Civil & Structural Engineering Computer Science Electronic & Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Physics & Astronomy Zoology discoverstem@sheffield.ac.uk Subjects include: Accounting & Financial Management Architecture Business Management Economics Geography Journalism Politics Sociology discoversocialsciences@sheffield.ac.uk 29/04/2019 © The University of Sheffield
Want to know more about a specific career? These schemes are for you! Activities Include: Hands-on taster activities Developing clinical skills Work experience placements Laboratory sessions Advice on allied careers Interview support adopt@sheffield.ac.uk Activities Include: County and Supreme Court visits Tasters in different areas of law Visiting a local prison Meeting law professionals Work experience placements discoverlaw@sheffield.ac.uk Activities Include: Hands-on taster activities Developing clinical skills Work experience placements Laboratory sessions Advice on allied careers Interview support soams@sheffield.ac.uk
© The University of Sheffield Application period: 19th September – 5th November 2016 Accepted onto programme: know by end of December 2016 Programme length: January 2016 – July 2018 Mr Nixon and Mrs Kerrigan are your school contacts so will provide application web links to eligible students who express interest So what are the Discover programmes? 29/04/2019 © The University of Sheffield
How to keep in touch Visit our website: http://www.sheffield.ac.uk/schools Contact us by phone: 0114 222 1027 By email: outreach@sheffield.ac.uk