Post-16 talks
Our Outreach team offers a comprehensive programme of talks to provide support throughout college, covering all aspect of applying to university. These talks are delivered monthly online as a rolling programme. To discuss talks being delivered in your college please contact outreach@brighton.ac.uk.
Thinking about university
We help students to think about what to consider about going to university including; types of higher education institution, researching course options, and whether higher education is right for them.
Autumn (year 13, Access students), any time (year 12).
Student life at university
Our students deliver this talk about the student experience. It gives an insight into life as a student and covers transition issues such as moving in, living in halls of residence or the private sector, adapting to a different learning environment, spare time, clubs and societies, support available and living on a budget.
Autumn (year 13, Access students), any time (year 12).
Applying to university, including personal statements
We cover the UCAS application process, including the UCAS timeline, what universities are looking for in applicants, and focusing on how to write a strong personal statement. We look at how students can identify and write about their transferable skills and help students to get started on their own personal statement.
Autumn (year 13, access students), summer (year 12).
Interview preparation
How students can prepare for a university interview, providing tips, advice and information on the process.
Autumn or spring (year 13, access students).
Student funding and finance
We cover student funding, finance and repayment arrangements as well as tips on how to manage money at university and information on bursaries.
Spring (year 13, access students).
Getting ready for university talk
What happens next for students after applying, including information on confirmation, results day and Clearing as well as the enrolment process.
Spring or summer (year 13, access students),
Getting ready for the University of Brighton
This talk is specifically for students who have applied to the University of Brighton. We look at what happens next after applying, how to manage your application, booking onto applicant or interview days, consider our accommodation options and discuss enrolment and settling into life as a student with us.
Spring or summer (year 13, access students).
EPQ Library Session
An opportunity for students to explore how a university library works and develop their academic and information literacy skills, helping to prepare them for their extended project. Library staff provide tips and advice on research.
Studying healthcare courses at university
This talk is for students interested in NHS professions including nursing, midwifery, paramedic science, occupational therapy, podiatry, physiotherapy, nutrition and social work. We include information about these courses, routes into the professions, placements, admissions, personal statements and funding.
Studying teaching courses at university
This talk is for students who are interested in training to become a teacher, either at primary or secondary level. The talk will take students through the course options for both undergraduate routes and postgraduate routes including gaining experience, bursaries and personal statements.
Studying art and design courses at university
This talk is for students interested in art and design-related courses at university level. We include information about the application process, including producing a portfolio and entry requirements, as well as considering foundation degrees and career options.