Events and projects

The Social Sciences Outreach Team are committed to working with schools and colleges to provide prospective students with a wide range of opportunities to find out more about university life and what it’s like to study a social science at university.

Through immersive on campus events, school workshops, competitions and sustained engagement programmes, there are a variety of ways in which we can work together to provide students with the information they need to make informed choices when applying to university and choosing their future career.

If you require any further information about the programmes on offer, please contact us.

Political Futures

Political Futures is an online programme for Y12 students. Designed to help develop an understanding of how politics has an impact on society, as well as providing an insight into what it’s like to study at a Russell Group University.

Environment Futures

Environment Futures is an online programme for Year 12 students. Designed to help develop insight into the various courses and what it’s like to study at a Russell Group University, this programme will also help you develop skills and subject knowledge.

Social Sciences Summer School

Our annual interdisciplinary Y12 Summer School introduces students to the range of social sciences that can be studied at university, and allows them to gain an insight in to university life.

Pathways to Law

A widening participation scheme for Y12/13 students who are interested in a career in law. This two-year programme aims to raise aspirations of young people, increase social mobility and help more young people progress into the legal sector.

StreetLaw

A community engagement project where undergraduate Law students deliver workshops within local secondary schools (Y7-Y13) to promote understanding about legal rights and responsibilities.

Language and Business Competition

A school competition for Y9 and 10 students interested in or studying French, Spanish or German. The event is designed to bring language learning to life, help build their confidence and make learning a language exciting for young people.

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