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Four-day residential experience courses held at major universities, where students in Year 12/S5:-
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participate in practical problem solving activities
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attend lectures and seminars
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visit local companies
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experience life as an undergraduate
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identify sources of funding and support
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meet academics and recent graduates
Headstart courses are residential and take place in summer. Dates are shown in the course descriptions and although Application can be made at any time of year, the website should be reviewed again in November as locations, dates and features may change. Successful applicants will be informed by Headstart and sent full Joining Instructions.
A course fee is payable and relates to the event and accommodation during the course dates. Students are expected to pay their travel costs to and from the location. Financial assistance is available for families receiving income support and many schools will help with the fee or travel cost. Students should ask at school for details.
Headstart is part of The Engineering Development Trust, monitored for quality and endorsed by The Royal Academy of Engineering.
Registered Charity Number 1002459
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