Supporting Progression to University

In Year 12, you will have many opportunities to enrich learning to help you with your Post 18 Progression choices.  Your tutor will help and guide you in your career planning, researching different career areas and identifying which pathway is the best for you. 

Continuing into Year 13 you will be supported in your applications for Higher Education and employment by attending one-to-one careers interviews and attend presentations by our partner Universities who will explain the UCAS process, help you with your Personal Statement writing, and guide you through student finance applications. 

Swanshurst Sixth Form students are offered many opportunities to support your post 18 progression including:

• masterclasses at local universities
• visits to Russell Group Universities
• UNIQ Summer Schools (Oxford)
• University of Birmingham ‘Routes to the Professions’ programme for students interested in Medicine
• Aimhigher Undergraduate Mentoring with Aston University
• Realising Opportunities Programme – supporting progression to leading universities
• Access to Birmingham Scheme (A2B) - A2B Student Leaflet
• Birmingham Link programme
• attend the UCAS Convention where you will be able to meet universities and employers from across the county
• attend University open days
• attend career conferences
• attend a Personal Statement Writing Workshop at Aston University
• take part in work placements to support your post 18 progression
• mock interviews with employers
• meet apprenticeship providers & employers to look at alternative routes onto degree courses
• attend workshops with employers
• meet with Careers Advisers
• ‘try before you buy’ MOOCs with Future Learn