School programme

University & Career Exploration

Visits and experiences that expose students to universities, industries and professional environments while helping them explore future possibilities.

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About this programme

Choosing what comes after school is difficult when it has only ever been described. Walking a campus, sitting in a lecture, and asking a working professional a direct question changes what a student believes is available to them. These programmes are designed for the years when those decisions are being formed.

Age group: Typically 14–18
Duration: Typically 7–12 days
Currently runs in: United Kingdom, Canada

What students do

Campus experiences and sample lectures at partner universities
Sessions with admissions staff and current undergraduates
Visits to workplaces, industries and professional environments
Career-pathway workshops linked to students’ subject choices
Guided comparison of study routes, entry requirements and destinations

What students take home

A concrete picture of university life rather than an assumed one
Awareness of courses and careers students had not considered
Understanding of entry requirements and how to work towards them
Confidence speaking with academics and professionals
Better-informed subject and pathway decisions

Where

Destinations for this programme

Each destination page sets out what students experience there, and the journeys currently running.

United Kingdom Canada

Next step

Enquire about University & Career Exploration

Tell us about your students and your objectives. We'll come back with a proposed programme, a costing and the safeguarding documentation your school needs.

A programme outline built around your objectives
Transparent per-student costing
Safeguarding, supervision and insurance documentation
Chaperone guidance and an 8:1 staffing plan

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