Universities
University may not be for everyone.
You need a passion for your subject and be willing to study independently to a very high standard, but University offers you so much more than a chance to improve your subject knowledge.
NECOP
We work closely with NECOP, the North East Collaborative Outreach Programme, which supports young people in the North East and encourages them to think about their futures and how higher education can help them reach their goals.
They have an excellent resource for 16-19 year olds explaining the benefits of University and what is involved.
Whenever we discuss going to University, young people always ask about finance and student loans.
In this video Hannah and Ashton explain things.
Teesside University
Teesside is our local university, with a satellite centre in Darlington and the main campus in the centre of Middlesbrough. It offers a wide range of courses from Computer Games Design to Midwifery with everything else in between.
From 2019-20 NECOP funding will be used so every pupil in years 9 and 10 with the potential to achieve well at University will visit at Teesside to see for themselves what university can offer.(covid precautions allowing)
Working on your experience passport?
Need to find out about life at University?
Here are a few virtual tours to get you started ... until we can go and visit in person.
Just pick one and have a good look round!
Durham University
Click here for their virtual tour.
They have an app you can use to really explore the University.
Useful links
UCAS the admissions website. It's a good starting oint when researching entry requirements
Prospects (Official UK Graduate Careers website)
HotCourses (Course Search)
Conservatoire Admissions Service UK
The Russell Group of leading UK universities has published a guide to post-16 subject choices.
Informed Choices was produced in collaboration with the Institute of Career Guidance and is aimed at all students considering A-level and equivalent options. It includes advice on the best subject combinations for a wide range of university courses as well as advice on the best choices if you don’t know what you want to study after school and need to keep your options open.
WhatUni allows you to search for courses and see where you can study. You can also look at success rates from different universities, to allow you t make an informed decision.