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ProgrammeSummary
The Realising Opportunities (RO) Programme is a structured,
interactive programme that will help you develop your
academic skills, improve your awareness of university
and knowledge of how to apply for a place, and give you
increased access to the universities involved in RO.
The Programme aims to
Increase your knowledge about research
intensive universities and what they can
offer you.
Give you access to the RO universities.
Develop your skills and confidence in planning,
researching and writing an original piece of
academic work including developing skills
in analysis, critical thinking and evaluation.
Increase your understanding of university
life and how to apply through UCAS.
Give you dedicated support from a current
university student.
Give you access to advice and guidance
on a range of careers from professionals.
Howwill it help you?
Taking part in RO will give you:
Additional consideration
– All RO universities will give additional
consideration to your UCAS application.
Alternative offer
– All RO universities may give an RO offer
worth up to two A level grades or equivalent,
see our
Recognition Guide
for more details.
Skills development
– You will develop a range of skills that
will help you with your A levels and the
academic element of the Programme.
Advice for the future
– You will know more about how to apply
to university and you will receive advice
and guidance about choosing your course
and where you want to study, so you can
make informed choices about your future.
Access to careers information
– You will improve your understanding of
careers and access to professions from
professionals currently employed in
the field.
Attend Local Launch event
Take part in ementoring
Complete skills4uni
Attend National Student Conference
Complete the EPQ or the
Academic Assignment
Attend events at RO universities
Your Programme
Checklist
Realising Opportunities
Student Programme
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