Post-16 outreach
Activities with sixth forms and colleges to help more students from a wider range of backgrounds go to university.
Sixth form and college outreach
Our post-16 outreach team works across the country to provide expert information and advice to students at the pre-entry stage of the higher education journey. We are committed to providing reliable and engaging information, advice and guidance, face-to-face and via online platforms. We have a range of sessions, resources and videos to support your students through their higher education journey.
From a first-hand look at life here at Manchester Met to explaining how student finance works, we help students make an informed decision about university and guide them through the UCAS application process.
We also offer support to teachers, higher education advisers and parents and guardians.
Face-to-face and virtual talks, workshops and activities we offer
To discuss or book an activity with our friendly Outreach team, please contact us at [email protected]
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Introduction to university and applying to university
Introduction to university
Year group: 12 and/or parents and guardians
Length: 30 - 60 minutes (can be tailored to your requirements)
Type of activity: Presentation
Delivered via: Face-to-face, MS Teams, Zoom or a platform you can provideThis session will explore the benefits of higher education and help students research their options. They will gain a basic understanding of the types of courses, how to choose a university and the application process.
Applying to university
Year group: 12 and 13 and/or parents and guardians
Length: 30 - 60 minutes (can be tailored to your requirements)
Type of activity: Presentation
Delivered via: Face-to-face, MS Teams, Zoom or a platform you can provideThis session gives students an overview of how applying to university works and what they need to do next. We’ll help students understand the UCAS application process and give an introduction to personal statements.
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Introduction to Degree Apprenticeships
Year group: 12 and 13 and/or parents and guardians
Length: 20 – 45 minutes (can be tailored to your requirements)
Type of activity: Presentation
Delivered via: Face-to-face, MS Teams, Zoom or a platform you can provideThis session outlines the benefits of degree apprenticeships and gives students an overview of the different apprenticeships available. It also includes a detailed breakdown of the application process and the key skills required for a successful application.
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Make Your Statement - personal statement sessions
Introduction to writing a personal statement with a Q&A
Year group: 12 and 13
Length: 20 - 30 minutes (can be tailored to your requirements)
Type of activity: Presentation with an optional Q&A
Delivered via: Face-to-face, MS Teams, Zoom or a platform you can provideThis session will help students to develop ideas and content for their personal statement. It will explore how to structure their statement and how to master the ABC technique.
Make Your Statement - interactive personal statement workshop
Year group: 12 and 13
Length: 45 - 60 minutes
Type of activity: Interactive workshop
Delivered via: Face-to-face, MS Teams, Zoom or a platform you can provideThis session is an in-depth interactive workshop that helps students write their personal statement. We’ll guide your students through each section of the personal statement with tips and advice to help them write a strong and engaging personal statement. Students will receive a free digital copy of our new ‘Make Your Statement Work Book’.
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Student finance and budgeting
Student Finance
Year group: 13 and/or parents and guardians
Length: 20 - 30 minutes (can be tailored to your requirements)
Type of activity: Presentation
Delivered via: Face-to-face, MS Teams, Zoom or a platform you can provideThis session offers students an overview of student finance for university. Students will discover what funding is available to them, how to apply and the repayments system.
Student Finance and budgeting
Year group: 13 and and/or parents and guardians
Length: 30 - 60 minutes (can be tailored to your requirements)
Type of activity: Interactive workshop
Delivered via: Face-to-face, MS Teams, Zoom or a platform you can provideThis session offers students an overview of student finance for university with an optional budgeting workshop. Students will do some real-life myth-busting and have the opportunity to create their own student budget.
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Interview techniques
Year group: 13
Length: 30 minutes (can be tailored to your requirements)
Type of activity: Presentation
Delivered via: Face-to-face, MS Teams, Zoom or a platform you can provideThis session gets your students thinking about their upcoming university or degree apprenticeship interview, with the aim of preparing them for a successful application process.
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Student life
Year group: 12 and 13
Length: 30 minutes (can be tailored to your requirements)
Type of activity: Presentation
Delivered via: Face-to-face, MS Teams, Zoom or a platform you can provideThis session gives students a welcome to student life at Manchester Met, delivered by our own students. One of our current students will introduce your students to sports, societies, volunteering and accommodation, and give them an insight into living in a major city.
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Get in touch
For more information on how our Outreach Team can help you and your students, contact [email protected]
