Are you in Year 12 and considering applying to university?
NTU Progression is a free programme of opportunities designed to help students in Years 12 – 13 access and succeed at university. It doesn’t matter if your family has no previous experience of higher education – we can provide you with the confidence, skills & knowledge throughout Year 12 and 13 to help you secure a university place and begin building your future.
What can I expect?
Welcome Evening
To start, you will be invited along to the NTU Progression welcome event to find out what will be happening over the next two years on the programme. You will meet other new members, join us for food and icebreakers.
Student Shadowing
You could spend the day with a current NTU student and experience university life first-hand, have your questions answered and tour our facilities. You will attend actual lectures and seminars to help you decide if this subject is really for you, see the facilities in action, and we’ll even throw in a free lunch.
Summer residential
You have the opportunity to stay in our halls of residence to live and learn like a student. It’s the best possible way for you to experience university and decide whether it is the right option for you. For four days, you’ll live in halls with other NTU Progression members, complete an independent project and attend a range of social events. It could be a great opportunity to make friends for when you actually start at university.
Application support
Throughout the scheme, you will receive individual support with your university application to ensure you are on track to submit the best application possible. We will support you in making the right decisions regarding your choice of course, and we also offer one-to-one support with your personal statement.
Social Events
University is not just about work, and neither is NTU Progression. The annual Nottingham Varsity Series sees NTU face the University of Nottingham in a variety of student sporting events. You’ll receive free tickets to watch a match and get a glance into other aspects of university life.
A few added perks…
You will receive an NTU Progression membership card giving you free access to our modern gym* and library for a quiet place to study (including access to an all new rooftop garden!) (*over 18s only)
Beyond Progression
Our support does not stop here… If you choose to study at NTU, you’ll be offered support throughout your time as an undergraduate student
INTERESTED?
Applicants will need to be in Year 12 (or in Year 1 at college) and MUST have achieved 5 A*-C (4-9) at GCSE level, and meet at least one of the following criteria:
- Be studying a vocational course such as a BTEC or NVQ
- Have had their studies disrupted by circumstances outside their control
- Have been eligible for Free School Meals at any time in last 6 years
- Be in receipt of the 16-19 bursary
- Have a disability
- Are in, or have been in, Local Authority Care
- Live in a disadvantaged neighbourhood (we can inform you if you have met this criterion)
Please note, applicants must also have achieved 5 A*-C (5-9) grades at GCSE level (or equivalent) including English & Maths. Applicants resitting or currently working towards these qualifications are eligible to apply.
Do you meet any of our criteria? … If you do, start your application now
Questions?
If you have any questions, there are many ways for you contact us – always happy to chat! Further information about the programme can also be found on the NTU Progression website email progression@ntu.ac.uk
phone: 0115 848 2817 // Text, WhatsApp or phone 07833 046 465