This session will examine the different stages of the UCAS timeline, including how to conduct your own research into universities and courses, how to apply to university through the UCAS system, dates and deadlines, and what to expect once you have applied through UCAS.

Gatsby Benchmark 7

This session will discuss what information is best to include in a personal statement and how to structure this, including seeing some real examples. It will explain how to correctly use the STAR technique to help demonstrate your skills and abilities and reveal our top tips to help you write your own personal statement.

Gatsby Benchmark 7

A member of our team can read through, check and comment on students individual personal statements to give them advice and support on what they have included and where they can improve. 

Gatsby Benchmarks 7 & 8

A presentation that explores the application process for high demand courses at university. Students will look at why there are high demand from applicants and also receive hints and tips to help with their application.

Gatsby Benchmark 7

A presentation providing advice and guidance on the interview process for universities, jobs and/or apprenticeships. It includes what students should focus on pre, during and post interview.

Gatsby Benchmarks 7 & 8

These can be provided as part of a Year 12 or Year 13 Interview day to help build key transferable interview skills.

Gatsby Benchmarks 7 & 8

More details of these can be found on our “Subject Specific Sessions” tab under On Campus events above (these sessions can also be delivered off campus in your school or college).

Gatsby Benchmarks 4 & 7

This session examines what happens when you submit your UCAS application, advice on how to consider and answer your offers, the transition to University study as well as some finance and budgeting aspects. The session also looks at accommodation processes and what to expect in your first week, including some excellent top tips!

Gatsby Benchmark 7

This session will explain the different between a Tuition Fee Loan and Maintenance Loan, how to apply for such loans through Student Finance, and how to repay your loan once you graduate. It will also cover the additional financial support available e.g. scholarships.

Gatsby Benchmark 7

An interactive game that advises students on personal budgeting but also student finance information through a gameshow element of questions and challenges as a team.

Gatsby Benchmarks 3 & 7

An interactive workshop that advises students on how to budget for and during university. Students will compete in a game aiming to manage and budget money over a number of scenarios. We will also provide some money saving tips as a student throughout!

Gatsby Benchmarks 3 & 7

This session discusses the ways your can enhance your employability whilst at University in preparation for finding a job upon graduation. It will explore in more details opportunities available to you such as learning a language, sandwich years, work experience, study abroad and part time jobs.

Gatsby Benchmarks 2 & 7

This session is designed for parents and guardians to find out more about University and Higher Education. It explores the wide range of courses available to study at different types of HE institutions and provides guidance as to how parents and guardians can support their children in regard to their progression to university in the future. 

Gatsby Benchmarks 1 & 7

This session will provide parents and guardians of students with information and guidance relating to the range of student support that is available in HE institutions. The session will also provide advice and guidance as to how parents and guardians can support their students in relation to accessing these services.

Gatsby Benchmarks 1, 3 & 7

A presentation that explains to parents and guardians the role that UCAS has within the university application process and exploring UCAS deadlines.

Gatsby Benchmarks 1 & 7

A presentation that explores the Student Finance system. Parents and guardians are introduced to the Students Loan Company, Tuition fee loan and Maintenance loan and receive information on repayments as well as bursaries and scholarships.

Gatsby Benchmarks 1 & 7

A presentation that will help students to prepare for both open days and higher education fairs and how to make the most out of these events. The session also discusses the different types of higher education fairs and open days available, including both in-person and virtual events as well as topics we’d recommend researching before attending and possible questions to ask. It also covers how to register for such events, what students should take with them and some top tips to make the most out of the day and reflect effectively afterwards.

Gatsby Benchmark 7

The Education Liaison and Events Team, along with recruited and trained Student Ambassadors, are able to attend a range of daytime and twilight events organised by individual schools and colleges such as HE, Careers Fairs and Open Evenings. We are able to offer information on our course provision, entry requirements and the student experience.

We aim to fulfill all requests received, however bookings will be dealt with on a first come, first served basis and are subject to availability. 

Gatsby Benchmark 7

The team attend all of the UCAS exhibitions held across England, Wales and Northern Ireland plus two in Scotland throughout the year, giving you plenty of opportunity to meet us and ask questions about our award-winning campus and courses. These occasions provide a great opportunity to pick up a prospectus and chat informally to expert representatives from the University including our Student Ambassadors who can offer an insight into university life and the student experience.

Alongside the general UCAS Exhibitions, the University also attend a number of UK University Search events across the country throughout the year.

To find the details of your closest event for 2021 please visit:

Gatsby Benchmark 7