Year 12 Academic Taster Days
Why attend our Year 12 Academic Taster Days?
- Learn from leading academics in your chosen stream.
- Trial different subject areas around a central theme, to discover different course options available at University study.
- Engage with student support services and find out more about University life.
- Participate in campus tours led by current Warwick students.
- Find out how to apply to our regional access programme, Warwick Scholars. Successful Warwick Scholars applicants receive a guaranteed offer of between 2-4 grades lower than the standard entry requirements and a 50% tuition fee discount, in addition to a full programme of support pre-entry and during their studies.
Sign Up Links
Teachers: Please register your school's attendance and places on each day
Arts and Humanities: 20th MarchLink opens in a new window
Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences: 10th AprilLink opens in a new window
Year 12 Academic Taster Event: Arts and Humanities
March 20th 2024-9:45 am-2:30 pm
University of Warwick Campus
Streams:
Historical Studies
For students interested in History, Classics, Ancient History or History of Art. Most suited to students studying A-level History.
Modern Languages & Cultures
For students interested in the study of modern foreign languages and cultural studies. The stream will be accessible to all students regardless of the languages studied. Most suited to students studying a language A-level.
Solving Sustainability Challenges
For students interested in the study of a wide range of disciplines, including global sustainable development, liberal arts and design studies. This stream brings together a range of subjects to think about the central question of solving sustainability challenges. Suitable for students with any A-level profile.
Attendees will explore two to three different areas related to the stream's central theme through mini-taster lectures. Students will also receive information on Warwick Scholars Applications, enjoy student-led campus tours, and have the opportunity to engage with academic departments and student support services. Students with interests in streams on separate days are encouraged to attend both.
Year 12 Academic Taster Event: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
April 10th 2024-9:45 am-2:30 pm
University of Warwick Campus
Streams:
Literature & Language
For students interested in English, linguistics, creative writing, and related subjects. Suitable for students with any A-level profile.
Politics & Philosophy
For students interested in politics, international relations, philosophy, or related subjects. Suitable for students with any A-level profile.Society & Development
For students interested in studying a wide range of disciplines, including Education Studies, Sociology, Psychology, or Social Sciences. Suitable for students with any A-level profile.
Attendees will explore two to three different areas related to the stream's central theme through mini taster lectures. Students will also receive information on Warwick Scholars Applications, enjoy student-led campus tours, and have the opportunity engage with academic departments and student support services. Students with interests in streams on separate days are encouraged to attend both.
Year 12 Academic Taster Event: STEM
April 17th 2024-9:30 am-3:00 pm
University of Warwick Campus
Optional Campus Tour 3:00 pm-3:45 pm
Streams:
Health & Natural Sciences
For students interested in studying biology, life sciences, health, or medical-related subjects. Most suited to students studying A-levels in Biology and a second science.
Engineering & Technology
For students interested in studying engineering, technological or manufacturing-related subjects. Most suited to students studying A-levels in Maths and/or Physics.
Physics & Astronomy
For students interested in studying physics and related fields, including astronomy. Most suited to students studying A-level Physics and Maths.
Mathematical & Computer Sciences
For students interested in further study in Mathematics, Statistics or Computer Science. Most suited to students studying an A-level in Maths.
The day includes mini-taster lectures, interactive sessions, and opportunities to learn about Warwick Scholars Applications and university life. A student can register for one of the four streams based on their subject interest, with an optional campus tour available from 3 pm to 3.45 pm. Note: all pathways programme students are invited to this day separately as part of their programme and will be excluded from your schools’ numbers.