Leeds Futures - Politics
What is ‘Leeds Futures – Politics’?
Our national outreach programme, Leeds Futures – Politics, is designed to inspire Year 12 students who are interested in studying Politics, International Development and International Relations at university and support them to gain a place at the University of Leeds.
On the programme, you will develop your subject knowledge through a series of academic taster workshops, giving you the opportunity to experience teaching from academics in the Schools of Politics and International Studies (POLIS). The programme also includes activities that support your skills development, insight into life as an undergraduate student and support your university applications.
After taking part in the programme, eligible students will receive a guaranteed contextual offer from the University of Leeds if they apply for the BA Politics, BA International Development or BA International Relations courses in the School of POLIS.
What’s included in the Futures Programme?
The programme, running from March in Year 12 to December in Year 13, comprises a series of online sessions, as well as two in-person visits to the University of Leeds campus. The specific details of the activities will be confirmed at the start of the programme. Students taking part in the programme will also be supported to write and submit a university-style assessment.
Through the academic content of the programme, you will explore how global problems such as climate change, terrorism, poverty, education and global health are mediated through different levels of political agents – locally, nationally and internationally.
What are the eligibility criteria?
Leeds Futures – Politics is an outreach programme open to current Year 12/first year college students who have an interest in studying Politics, International Development and International Relations at university.
Students should check our Student Application Guidelines (which will be added to the website when applications open) to find out if they are eligible for the programme before applying.