1. Supported Progression 2014-15

2. ∂ 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

3. ∂ Benefits – Admissions Support Assessed Project worth 40-80 UCAS points Guaranteed offer UCAS Application advice and one-to-one guidance

4. ∂ Benefits – Academic Support Subject masterclasses Academic study skills workshops Independent learning

5. ∂ Benefits – Financial Support Year 12 & Year 13 bursaries (up to £125) £5,500 per annum towards university costs

6. ∂ 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.)

7. ∂ 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

8. ∂ Programme of Events 2014-15 Deadline for application forms8 th December Welcome Event (full day) 24 th / 31 st January / 7 nd February Easter Academy (2 night residential) 7 th – 9 th April OR 10 th – 12 th April Assessed Summer School (5 night residential) 19 th July – 24 th July OR 26 th July – 31 st July

9. ∂ Participating Departments All departments are involved in the scheme

10. ∂ Arts & HumanitiesSocial SciencesSciences Ancient History & Classics AnthropologyBiology & Biomedical Science English LiteratureArchaeologyChemistry HistoryBusiness, Finance & Marketing Computer Science Modern LanguagesEconomicsEarth Sciences MusicEducation Studies and Primary Teaching Engineering PhilosophyGeographyMaths Theology & ReligionLawMedicine Politics & Int. RelationsPhysics Sociology & CriminologyPsychology SportPsychology (Applied) Pharmacy

11. ∂ How to Apply Complete an application form (ask your school or order from our website) Deadline: 8 th December 2014 We will inform you of our decision in January 2015

12. ∂ 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.

13. ∂ 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?

14. 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 supported.progression@durham.ac.uk