Programme

Please find below a programme for the day.  Note that places are extremely limited on student only workshops and must be booked in advance (please see the booking form).  All other sessions are open to both parents and students and do not require pre-booking. 

 

Time Activity

10.00am

Registration
   
10.30am Session one
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  • Student only workshop: Choosing the right course, choosing the right university

This interactive session will give you a framework to help you choose what's right for you and then give you the chance to put it into practice

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  • Student only workshop: Budgeting

Learn how to manage a student's budget, how to stay in control of your money and how to get additional funding

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  • Parents' talk: The UCAS Process

Get an overview of how to apply to university, when to apply and what admissions tutors look for

 
11.30am Session two
 
  • Student only workshop: Budgeting
 
  • Student only workshop: Starting your personal statement

What makes a good personal statement and how to sell your strengths to admissions tutors

 
  • Parents' talk: Student Finance

How the new system works, what you could be entitled to and how to apply

   
12.30pm Session three
 
  • Student only workshop: Starting your personal statement
 
  • Student only workshop: Choosing the right course, choosing the right university
 
  • Parent and Student session: Student Life Talk and Student Panel Q&A

Find out from our current students what it's like to study at Leicester with a chance for you to ask them about their courses

   
1.30 - 2pm Choose from:
 
  •  Campus tour with one of our current students
 
  •  Grab a bite to eat in one of our outlets

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University of Leicester
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Office hours: 9am - 5pm

Tel: 0116 252 3931
Email: outreach@le.ac.uk

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