BTEC Progression: Get into University or Start Your Career

Date:15-22 July 2009

Time:10.00 - 16.00

Venue: University of Westminster and Thames Valley University

“After a year in Higher Education, 80% of BTEC students were still on a full-time course.”
(Source: Higher Education Policy Institute)

University applications are at an all time high, increasing competition for places. And some students are questioning whether they can get into university with a BTEC National Diploma?

BTEC Nationals are equivalent to A levels and highly valued by universities, colleges and employers. They allow students to progress to Higher Education and/or start their career in a particular industry.

Thames Valley University and the University of Westminster, both WL LLN partners, have jointly organised their first, non-residential Summer School: Further Than Higher to help BTEC students become a more rounded university candidate and/or prepare for employment.

Please note we can only accommodate 40 attendees so early booking is advised. Attendees must attend all 6 days.

Who should attend?

• 1st year sixth form/college BTEC students
• College students on vocational courses.

Reasons to attend

• Visit Reading/Southampton University for an experience of campus life away from home
• Hear from current university students about their experiences and career plans
• Receive preparation advice for going to university
• Meet lecturers for academic advice.

Agenda

Study skills
University of Westminster, Cavendish campus, W1W 6UW
Wednesday 15 July 2009 – Friday 17 July 2009

University campus visit
Reading/Southampton University
Saturday 18 July 2009

Employability skills
Thames Valley University, Ealing campus, W5
Monday 20 July 2009 – Wednesday 22 July 2009

Registration is free: the deadline is Friday 26 June 2009

Click here for more information and to register.

Contact

For more information email wp@tvu.ac.uk.