 Headstart
is a well-established education programme held
in the summer at 30 universities providing Year
12/S5 students interested in mathematics or science
with informed choices regarding technology-based
degree courses and careers.
Primarily designed for 16 and 17 year-olds,
Headstart provides a taste of university life
at the time students are making their university
decisions. Over 1500 (including 400 who are 13
or 14 years of age) participate in a series of:
• practical problem solving activities
• lectures and presentations
• visits to local technology companies
• meetings with recent graduates and academics
The programme provides an opportunity for students
to experience life as an undergraduate
by living and working at university and also
enables them to identify sources of funding
and support.
In addition to a wide range of broad-based Engineering
courses, Headstart also run a
range of specialist courses including Focus and
Insight courses and Dragonfly and
Spectrum modules.
Additionally, Headstart Focus Courses for Teachers
offer a wide range of one-day seminars at university
where CPD-based projects are delivered by university
staff.
63% of Headstart students tracked through university
are reading MEng courses and in total, 46% of
Headstart participants are young women.
For more information go to www.headstartcourses.org.uk
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