University Taster Courses Presentation - Draft 1

What, When, Who, Where, How

What are they?  The London Taster Course Programme provides students looking towards attending university the opportunity to experience life as a university student, in the subject area of their choice.  In 2008, twenty London universities participated in the programme together offering over 150 different taster courses in more than 70 different subject areas.

When are they?  March

 April  May  June

 July  The courses run from half a day to a week

Who are they for?  Year 12 students, or equivalent. They give them the opportunity to experience life at university before making their UCAS application

Where are they?             

Birkbeck, University of London Central School of Speech and Drama Courtauld Institute of Art Goldsmiths Heythrop College King’s College London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) Queen Mary Royal Holloway Royal Veterinary College St George’s School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) UCL

 The Careers Group, University of

London  University of London Union

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Other uni’s that took part in 2008 The City University University of East London University of Greenwich Imperial College London London Metropolitan University London South Bank University Middlesex University University of Westminster Check the tasters website to see if your preferred university has been added to the programme.

How to apply?  Go to www.careers.lon.ac.uk/tasters/ and fill in the online application form

F.A.Q  What are the benefits?

Not only to the courses offer you an insite into studying at university, but they also offer the opportunity of attending a course that you may be interested in, but are not sure about  Do I have to stay overnight? No, the courses are non-residential  How much does it cost? Nothing, the courses are free!  How can I find out more info? Dr T or KP, 6.gcus.net, london.ac.uk/tasters