Year 10 Work Experience - 29 June - 3 July 2026
Work Experience
29 June - 3 July 2026
Overview
The Year 10 Work Experience programme is a collaboration between the Widening Participation and Social Mobility team, and departments at the University of Warwick. We are delighted that we will again be welcoming Year 10 students to the University, and are offering a choice of two streams: Engineering or Creative Arts.
This is a unique opportunity, allowing students to benefit from hands-on experience of working directly on a variety of projects; learning from the expertise of academics and specialists, while gaining an insight into studying at a top university
Our Work Experience programme is suitable for individuals who are looking to pursue a future in science and engineering, or the creative arts. It runs from Monday 29 June to Friday 3 July 2026 on campus at the University of Warwick.
Key information about the programme has been sent to careers leads and heads of year in Coventry and Warwickshire secondary schools.
Further information please email:
Applications for 2026 will open on 7th January 2026.
Individuals that meet the Widening Participation eligibility criteria can apply online by following the link to the student application formLink opens in a new window.
Applications must be supported by the school and the student's parent/carer, who will be contacted with further instructions once the student's completed form has been submitted.
Limited places are available and students will need to complete a short personal statement included in the form to support their application.
Student applications close on 20 February 2026.
All applications will be considered by the team after the closing date, and following selection, outcomes will be sent by email.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for this opportunity, you must meet each of the following criteria:
- Currently a Year 10 student, with priority given to those attending a non-selective state school in Coventry or Warwickshire
- Interested in pursuing a career in science and engineering or the creative arts
- Agreement to attend from a parent/carer
- Support from your teacher
- Able to attend the five day programme at the University of Warwick
In addition, you must meet at least one of our Widening Participation criteria:
- In receipt of, or within the last six years has been eligible for, free school meals.
- Living, or has lived in, local authority care.
- Caring responsibilities (young carer)
- Living in an area of high deprivation
Application process
We anticipate a high level of interest in this opportunity and there will be a limited number of places offered.
See what previous participants had to say about their week of work experience...
"It’s amazing and very creative what the students were able to achieve in just five days — it really helped to build their confidence and gave them a glimpse into what they might want to do in the future. I was so surprised to see how much my son was able to do, and very happy that he learned something new and different. The Work Experience has really inspired him” (Parent, July 2025)