Warwick Access Programmes

Warwick Access Programmes

Our access programmes support students throughout Year 12 and Year 13 to make informed choices and equip them with key skills to be successful in accessing higher education. These programmes are designed to give them a taste of what university studies and life feels like and give them the opportunities to meet staff and students at Warwick and partner universities.

If you already know what programme you are interested in, click on the respective image from above to access the programme's main page. If you want to find out more about all our programmes follow down the page for more information. Alternatively, sign up to our Post-16 Warwick Access Programmes Webinar where you will learn about all the programmes we offer to assess which may be best for you.

Live Virtual Webinar

Click the link below to sign-up to our Post 16 Programmes Webinar taking place on the Wednesday 8th October 6pm-6:30pm, where you can find information on all programmes.

Sign up to the webinar here!Link opens in a new window 

Presentation

Click below to view and download our access programmes PowerPoint presentation.

Feel free to share this with tutor groups or during assemblies.

Which access programme do I choose?

• Thinking about a career in Banking, Finance, Law or Engineering? View the Pathways programme information.
• Do you want to study at the University of Warwick? Look into Warwick Scholars.
• Unsure on what course you'd like to do and where you'd like to study? Visit the Realising Opportunities webpages.

Please note that we do not advise students to apply to all programmes at once but to choose carefully which programme is best adapted to their needs. We will aim to give a place to a student on only one of our access programmes in the Autumn Term (Pathways or Realising Opportunities). Later in the Spring Term when Warwick Scholars applications open students who are already on a programme will be able to apply to Warwick Scholars if they wish to come and study at Warwick and they will be allowed to stay on the Realising Opportunities or Pathways whilst completing Warwick Scholars.

Pathways to professions

Realising opportunities

Warwick Scholars

Pathways Booklet

Click the image below to view or download the booklet.

About Pathways to the Professions

Pathways at Warwick is an engaging two year programme that gives students practical advice about university and the workplace in a particular sector, with the overall aim of leaving students feeling inspired and more confident about their future.

To find out more about Pathways to the Professions, visit our webpage hereLink opens in a new window.

If you know which Pathways you're interested in you may also click the below to dive deeper into specific information!

Pathways to LawLink opens in a new window

Pathways to Banking & FinanceLink opens in a new window

Pathways to EngineeringLink opens in a new window

How to Apply

Applications are now open, you can access the application form hereLink opens in a new window. Applications close on Monday 3rd November 2025.

Warwick Scholars Leaflet

Click the image below to download the leaflet.

About the programme

Warwick Scholars is designed to help you to gain a place at Warwick by maximising your academic potential, developing skills that will help you to succeed here and providing insight and experience of what it will be like to study here.

As part of Warwick Scholars, participants currently receive:

• A residential launch of the programme
• Visits to campus
• An undergraduate mentor
• 1:1 tutoring in one A Level subject

Support doesn't stop once you enrol at Warwick - you will continue to be a Warwick Scholar throughout your studies.

Visit our webpageLink opens in a new window to find out more about this and the additional benefits you receive during the undergraduate application process, including a guaranteed conditional offer.

How to apply

Applications for Warwick Scholars open in March 2026.