INTRODUCTION -
WHO CAN APPLY?
Students in Yr 12 and Scottish Yr 5 who want to make an informed choice about reading for a STEM (science, technology, engineering or mathematics) based degree at university. Broad-based courses provide information on several subjects, Focus courses concentrate on a single discipline, Insight courses are for girls only and Science and Society courses provide information on a range of Science subjects. If you are not a British subject, your application may take longer to review and the course will be charged at full cost (places are heavily subsidised). First preference is for those with British nationality. We do not guarantee your first choice of course or to place every applicant.
WHICH COURSE IS RIGHT FOR ME?
If you are unsure whether a science or engineering degree is for you, our broad-based courses will be most suitable. For those who want to concentrate on a particular discipline, we have a range of Focus courses: subjects include Aerospace, Mechanical, Chemical, Marine, Civil, Computing, Materials, The Physical Sciences, Systems and Mathematics.
Science and Society courses are designed for those interested in a scientific career but need help in finding an appropriate course.
Insight is for girls who prefer to study in a female environment.
HOW CAN HEADSTART HELP?
- by helping you decide to which university you should apply
- by showing what it’s like to study for a degree at university
- by introducing different branches of science, technology, engineering and maths
- by providing hands-on experience of real practical problems
- by identifying sources of funding and support
YOU APPLY FOR A PLACE online via the Headstart website. Then print the Application Form as it contains areas for your parents/guardian and teacher to complete. Successful applicants will be offered a place by Headstart and once accepted you are then required to pay the course fee - amount in pounds is shown as the numeric part of the course code. Ensure you provide five course options – we need these in case your preferences are full.
You are responsible for arranging your own travel. It may be possible to arrive early and stay at the university overnight, but Headstart representatives will not be on site until registration begins. If you need to arrive early, you must make arrangements direct with the Accommodation department of the university. Please note that not all universities are able to offer overnight accommodation the night before the course.
APPLICATION FORMS must be received by Headstart by 18 February of the course year. Dates may change so check the website in December. Any Offer of a Place will confirm dates and the university will provide Joining Instructions one month before the course starts. Offers are mailed to successful applicants by Headstart between January and April 2011.
YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO PAY a course fee and travel costs there and back. The course fee is shown as the numeric part of the course code: e.g. CAR/235 explains the cost to attend Headstart at Cardiff is £235. Accommodation costs during the course are included in the fee. Financial assistance may be available and some schools will help with the fee or travel costs. You should ask at school first.
PAYMENT IS NOT REQUIRED until we send an Offer. Then, pay online at the Headstart website or send a cheque made payable to Headstart to the Headstart office at Welwyn Garden City. If you require financial assistance, it is important to let us know when you register by simply adding a note to your application. Call 01707 871505 for more information, or email Headstart.
Headstart, The Weltech Centre, Ridgeway, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire AL7 2AA
Tel: 01707 871505 Fax: 01707 393133 Email: enquiries@headstartcourses.org.uk
Website - www.headstartcourses.org.uk |
