Social Sciences Summer School
Location: University of Leeds, Woodhouse, Leeds, LS2 9JT
Event Information: Our three-day, two-night Social Sciences Summer School, running from Wednesday 26 June – Friday 28 June 2024, is the perfect opportunity for Year 12 students to explore a variety of social sciences subjects (including Environment, Geography, Sociology, Education, Politics and International Studies and Business) and live life as a university student. Through a series of academic workshops relating to a chosen theme, students will experience university-level teaching including lectures, seminars, and workshops; supporting them to make informed higher education course choices. Participants will stay overnight in university accommodation and take part in social activities supported by our Student Ambassadors, gaining valuable insight into the extracurricular opportunities available to them as an undergraduate student. Following the event, participants will also be invited to take part in a series of online sessions supporting their UCAS application and transition to university.
This event is suitable for: Year 12.
How to book a place: We invite applications from all Year 12 students, but priority will be given to those who live in an area of low progression to higher education and/or those who meet 1 or 2 of the following criteria:
– Your parents or carers did not go to university
– You are from a household with a gross annual income of £25,000 or below
– You attended or attend a school which achieved below the national average Attainment 8 score at GCSE
– Your studies have been disrupted due to personal circumstances
– You are/were eligible for Free School Meals during your GCSE studies or later
– You are care experienced
– You are estranged (separated) from your parents or guardians
Recording your attendance on the RO student hub: Please email rops@leeds.ac.uk after the event to confirm your attendance so that it is recorded on the RO student hub. Include your full name and date / name of the event.