Step-On: Aiming for Success - Year 12 Academic Extension Programme
Year 12 students are invited to apply for an exciting new programme aimed at raising achievement and supporting students gain entry to SOAS and other selective universities.
As part of the programme you will:
- Develop study and research skills to help you excel in your current and future studies
- Attend a programme of master-classes, workshops and presentations delivered by a team of leading academics
- Meet current university students and find out about their experiences
- Gain in depth knowledge of the courses available at SOAS
- Receive support in choosing and applying to university including information on the new fee regime and writing your personal statement
- Access over 1.2 million books, journals, films and music from SOAS’ Library
The programme includes:
- A Winter School at SOAS (17 - 20 December, 2012) - Please see provisional programme attached
- Shadowing an undergraduate student for a day in February and March 2013
- Sixth form and Year 11 conference - 26th March 2013
- Access to resources that support your EPQ project, including access to SOAS' Library and some of the world leading experts on Africa, Asia and the Middle East
In order to apply, students must:
- Be currently in Year 12
- Have at least 5 B grades at GCSE, including English and Maths
- Have a language GCSE at grade C or above
- Be predicted at least BBC at A-level
- Live in/within a commutable distance from London
They must also meet one of the following additional criteria:
- Be currently, or previously, eligible for Free School Meals
OR - Be the first generation in their family to attend university
In order to apply for a place, students must have the support of a teacher.
This programme has a particular but not restricted focus on languages. It is suitable for students interested in pursuing higher education studies in art and humanities, languages and culture, law and social sciences. Students with disabilities are actively encouraged to apply.
For a copy of the leaflet and the application form, please click the download links on the right.
The deadline for submitting an application form is the 26th of October 2012 but please get in touch if you require an extension.
Students interested in this programme may also wish to apply for the Sixth Form Language Ambassador Programme run under the Routes into Languages programme. Please go to the Routes Into Languages website for more details.
