Head Start to Uni: Year 13 event
Get a head start on your application to University. Open for bookings by individual students or small school groups.
What is involved?
Head Start to Uni is an event for Year 13 students. This is your chance to visit Newcastle University. You can see our campus, talk to current students, and gain information and advice. This will help prepare you for your journey into higher education.
Part of the event includes a welcome talk. This is where we will discuss the afternoon. We will also introduce the Student Ambassadors and staff. They will be on hand throughout the event to answer any queries.
During the event, you have the option to go on a campus tour led by a current student of Newcastle University. This is your chance to see Newcastle University and gain an insight into what it is like to study with us. During the tour, you will see our main campus. This includes our Library, Sports Centre, and Students Union.
You will also attend 1 or 2 workshops. We have designed these workshops to prepare you for your next steps in applying to university. Recent graduates of the University and Newcastle University staff lead these talks.
Why should you take part?
This event gives you the opportunity to:
- discover information about applying to university
- tailor the event to develop your knowledge where you need it
- gain confidence in the application process
- enhance your critical thinking skills
- meet and chat with current students
- explore our campus
The day...
We designed Head Start to Uni to be as flexible as possible to fit around you. The event will take place between 13:30 and 18:00 in late October 2024.
You can attend up to two workshops. But, if you want to attend one, that’s OK too! You can arrive for your workshop or arrive early/stay later for a campus tour as well.
13:30 - Rolling registration | Welcome talk
13:45 - Rolling registration | Campus Talk
15:00 - Rolling registration | Workshop A
16:00 - Rolling registration | Workshop B
17:00 - Campus tour
Applying to Uni: The UCAS process
What is UCAS and how does it work? This talk gives an overview of the UCAS process and how you apply to the university. Find out what your key deadlines are, and get some top tips on researching universities. This session will take you through your next steps after your initial UCAS application. It covers university responses, firm and insurance choices, results day, and more.
Delivered by a recent graduate of Newcastle University.
How to choose the right course and university
Not sure what you want to study? Can't decide where to go? Deciding which degrees and universities to apply to is a big decision. This presentation includes useful websites, information, and advice to guide you through the decision-making process.
Delivered by a recent graduate of Newcastle University.
How to write a personal statement
This talk will give you tips and advice on how to write a good personal statement. Learn about structure, content and some do's and don'ts. You'll leave with the confidence and knowledge to write a fantastic uni application.
Delivered by a recent graduate of Newcastle University.
Interview preparation for Medicine and Dentistry
This session will give you all the information you need to know and help you prepare for an interview at Newcastle. Hear from our staff, what we look for and how to enter the interview with confidence.
Delivered by a member staff based in our Faculty of Medical Sciences.
PARTNERS: our supported entry route
The PARTNERS Programme is Newcastle University’s access scheme and is open to students across the UK. If eligible, students can receive a lower conditional offer and are supported with the transition from school or college. This presentation explains what PARTNERS is, the eligibility criteria, and gives information about the PARTNERS Academic Summer School.
Delivered by a member of our PARTNERS team.
Student booking
If the event becomes oversubscribed we may allocate places on Head Start to Uni using our PARTNERS criteria. The more criteria an applicant meets, the more likely you are to be offered a place on Head Start to Uni.
Teacher/adviser bookings
Due to capacity, school group bookings are limited to 15 places per school/college.