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CONTENTS

Introduction

04 Message from the Vice-Chancellor, University of London

05 How to use this brochure

06 Locating a College/University

08 Subject search

Taster Course Listings by University

University of London

09 Birkbeck

11 Central School of Speech & Drama

12 Courtauld Institute of Art

13 Goldsmiths

15 Heythrop College

17 Kings College London

21 London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)

22 Queen Mary

31 Royal Holloway

34 Royal Veterinary College36 St Georges

37 School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS)

39 UCL

43 University of London Institute in Paris (ULIP)

44 The Careers Group

46 BPP University College

47 Brunel University49 City University London

52 University of East London (UEL)

53 University of Greenwich

55 Imperial College London

56 London Metropolitan University

58 London South Bank University

59 University of West London

61 University of Westminster

62 How to apply

63 How to make the most of a taster course


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4 University Taster Course Programme | Message from the Vice-Chancellor | Apply online at www.london.ac.uk/tasters

MESSAGE FROM THEVICE-CHANCELLORUNIVERSITY OF LONDON

Have you ever wondered how useful it would be

to sample life at university before you make yourfinal decision on what and where to study?

The Taster Course Programme is designed to give you such

an opportunity by enabling you to sample, within a university

environment, the subjects you may be interested in studying

further. The Taster Course Programme is administered by

the University of London with 14 of its Colleges participating.

These comprise Birkbeck, Central School of Speech &

Drama, Courtauld Institute of Art, Goldsmiths, Heythrop

College, Kings College London, LSE, Queen Mary, Royal

Holloway, Royal Veterinary College, St Georges, UCL and

the University of London Institute in Paris.

The Programme also welcomes a further eight universities.

These are City University London, University of East London,

University of Greenwich, Imperial College London, London

South Bank University, Middlesex University, University of

West London and the University of Westminster.

Courses are also provided by The Careers Group, University

of London.

This unique collaboration of universities has successfully

enabled us to offer students, looking towards starting

university in September 2013 (Year 12), an opportunity to

choose from more than 125 courses ranging from Medicine

to Drama, History to Chemistry. The taster courses run from

half-a-day to one week and are available between February

and August 2012. All courses are non-residential and

provided free of charge.

I hope that both teachers and careers advisers will find the

Taster Course Programme a useful addition to the Year

12 university and course selection process and, thereby,

encourage students to participate. Judging by the feedbackwe have received from previous participants, I am convinced

that the experience of attending a course within the Taster

Course Programme ensures that students are better able

to make informed choices about their future in higher

education.

The information in this brochure is further supported by

updates on our website www.london.ac.uk/tasters

Wishing you all the best for the future.

Professor Geoffrey Crossick

Vice-Chancellor

University of London


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HOW TO USE THIS BROCHURE

University Search

If you have a specific College/University that you would like tovisit, check the TASTER COURSE LISTINGS BY UNIVERSITY on

page 3.

Subject SearchIf you are interested in a specific course, or a number of

courses, check the SUBJECT SEARCH list on page 8. From

here you can go directly to the pages relevant to your

interest areas.

Where is the College/University?Check the LOCATING A COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY map on page

6 for the location of the College/University. Not all Colleges/

Universities are within central London. When choosing

a course make sure that you will be able to travel to thelocation without too much difficulty (and remember you

will be responsible for getting to and from the course and

funding your own travel).

Course InformationMake sure you carefully check the course information,

especially the following:

Dates:

Will you be available to attend the course(s)? Does it clash

with school/college activities/visits/examinations? Please

apply only for a course that you can definitely attend, as

many courses have long waiting lists; please do not denyother students the opportunity.

Length of course:

Are you available for the entire course? For you to receive

the full experience it is important that you attend the course

from start to finish.

Course Requirements:

Do you meet the requirements? Please apply only for a

course if you meet the requirements listed in the course

brief (please note: a number of courses simply ask for an

interest in the subject and have no formal requirements).

How to applyFor information on how to apply and contact details

go to page 62. Applications are made by completing

and submitting the online application form at

www.london.ac.uk/tasters

InformationRemember to visit the webpage for the most up-to-date

information about all the taster courses.

We look forward to welcomingyou onto one of our courses!


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BPP Business School

BPP Law School

City University London

The Careers Group, University of London

Courtauld Institute of Art

Heythrop College

Imperial College London

King's College London (Guy's Hospital campus)

King's College London (Strand campus)

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London Metropolitan University (London City Campus)

London Metropolitan University (London North Campus)

London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)

London South Bank University

Royal Veterinary College (Camden Campus)

School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS)

UCL

University of London Institute in Paris (Senate House)*

University of Westminster (Regent Street)

Greater London

Brunel University

Central School of Speech & Drama

Goldsmiths, University of London

King's College London (Denmark Hill)

Queen Mary, University of London

St George's

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University of Greenwich

University of West London

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SUBJECT SEARCH

Arts and Humanities Page

Architecture 52Art& Design 27, 57, 57, 59

Arts and Humanities 9, 18, 21, 40, 43, 48, 53

ArtHistory 9, 12, 43

Arts & Science 40

Ancient World 31, 37, 42

Animation 57

Broadcasting 59

Child Development 53

Cinema 48

Classical Studies 31, 42

Creative Writing 56

Communications 14

Cultural Studies 38, 48

Design 27, 57

Digital Media 56

Drama 11,48

Education 53, 56

English (language and literature) 39, 53, 56

Ethics 15

Film Production 48, 54, 56

Games Development 47

Graphics 56

History 10, 21, 23, 31, 42,

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History of Art 9, 12, 43

Humanities 9, 18, 21, 48, 53

International Studies 21

Liberal Arts 18

Literature 37, 53

Journalism 47, 53, 56

Marketing 22, 38, 53, 58

Media Studies 48, 54, 56, 14

Music 48, 56, 59Music Technology 56,59

Performing Arts 11,48

Philosophy 10, 15, 15, 16, 31, 53

Poetry 39

Product Design 56,58

Religion / Religious Studies 15, 16, 19

Television Production 48,54

Theatre Studies 48

Theology 15, 16, 19

Business and Computing Page

Accounting 10, 22, 30, 56, 46

Advertising 53, 56

Banking 23, 30, 38, 56, 46

Business & Management 10, 22, 23, 30, 38, 56,

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Business Computing 49

Computing 19, 25, 49, 51, 52, 54, 55

Computer Science 19, 19, 25, 32, 49, 51, 55

Computer Systems 19, 25, 32, 49, 51, 55

Finance 10, 23, 30, 38, 57, 46

Games Development 47

Human Resource Management 22

Information Management 49, 60

Marketing 22, 57

Software Engineering 49

Engineering Page

Architecture 52

Aeronautical Engineering 25,26, 51

Aerospace Engineering 25,26

Automotive Engineering 51

Biochemical Engineering 61

Bioengineering 28

Biomedical Engineering 19,51

Civil Engineering 41,51, 52

Civil & Structural Engineering 52

Computer Engineering 51

Construction Management 40,52

Dental Materials 26,26

Design 27,58

Electrical Engineering 41, 51, 52

Electronic Engineering 25,41, 51Energy Studies 29

Engineering 19, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 41, 44, 51, 58

Environmental Engineering 29,41

Geomatic Engineering 41,58

Materials Science 25,26, 27, 28

Mechanical Engineering 25,27, 29, 58

Medical Engineering 26,28

Medical Materials 26,28

Product Design 52

Sustainable Energy Engineering 25, 29

Technical Alternatives to Medicine and Dentistry 26

Women in Engineering 25,25, 41

Languages and Culture Page

Africa 37,38

Arabic 37

Asia 37,38

Chinese 37

Cultural Studies 10, 37, 48

Czech 40

Finnish 40

French 17, 43, 53

German 18

Greek (Ancient) 31

Hausa 37

Hebrew Studies 37

Hindi 37

Hungarian 40

Japanese 37

Jewish Studies 37

Latin 31

Linguistics 37,53

Middle East 37, 38, 42

ModernLanguages 17, 18, 40, 43, 53

NearEast 37

Romanian 40

Spanish 53

Swahili 37

Thai 37

Turkish 37

Yiddish 37

Ukrainian 40


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Medicine and Health Related Courses Page

Biomedical Science 19,31

Biomedical Engineering 19,28

Bioveterinary Sciences 34

Dentistry 24

Dentistry (related courses/alternatives to) 26

Dental Materials 26

Medical Engineering 26,28

Medical Materials 26,28

Medicine (related courses/alternatives to) 18, 19, 26, 28, 32, 44

Medicine 36,44

Midwifery 17,49

Nursing 17,50

Nutrition 18

Optometry 50

Radiography 50Speech and Language Therapy 50

Veterinary Medicine/Science 34,35

Sciences Page

Applied Science 60

Applied Mathematics 29, 30, 33, 55

Arts & Science 40

Astrophysics 30

Biology / Biological Sciences 18, 19, 24, 32, 42, 61

Biomaterials 28

Biomedical Science 18,32

Biochemical Engineering 61

Biochemistry 18,61

Bioscience 18, 32, 34

Chemistry 18, 19, 24, 42

Earth Sciences 42

Environmental Sciences 20, 20, 21, 23, 29, 32, 38

Forensic Science 60

Genetics 18,24

Mathematics 19, 20, 29, 30, 33, 42, 44, 55

Materials Science 24, 26, 27, 28

Molecular Biology 18,24

Pharmaceutical Chemistry 18

Physics 19, 20, 30, 33, 42

Psychology 10, 24, 33, 52, 60

Pure Mathematics 29

Science 10, 18, 19, 40, 44, 60

Statistics 29,30

Technology 44,49

Social Sciences and Law Page

Anthropology 37

CommunityWorker 57

Criminology 56

Development Studies 38,55

Economics 22,23, 38, 57

Environment 20,21, 23, 32

Geography 20, 20, 21, 23, 32, 42

Globalisation 38

Government 38,56

Human Rights 38

International Management 38

International Politics 15

International Relations 10,13, 20, 38, 56

Law 21, 23, 38, 44, 46, 49, 56, 46

Law (Chinese) 38

Law (Human Rights) 38

Law(Islamic) 38

Policing 56

Politics 10,13, 15, 38, 56

Political Science 10,38, 56

Sociology 10,21, 56

Social Sciences 10, 13, 18, 21, 38, 56, 57

Youth Justice 57

Youth Work 57


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BIRKBECKUNIVERSITY OF LONDON

University Taster Course Programme | Birkbeck | Apply online at www.london.ac.uk/tasters

Birkbeck is a world-class research and teaching

institution, a vibrant centre of academic excellence,and Londons only specialist provider of eveninghigher education. Recognised as a global eliteuniversity, Birkbeck is ranked among the top150 institutions in the world in the Times HigherEducation World University Rankings 2011. Ranking23 nationally, the College is also rated above manyRussell Group universities.

Birkbeck provides the highest quality teaching by academics

who are engaged in cutting edge research. The College was

voted number one for teaching in London in the 2011 National

Student Survey. We encourage applications from students

without traditional qualifications and we have a wide range ofprogrammes to suit every entry level. Over 17,000 students

study with us every year. They join a community that is as

diverse and cosmopolitan as Londons population.

Birkbecks University of London degrees are taught in the

evenings, enabling students to work and study at the same

time. In addition to over 70 standard (part-time) four-year

undergraduate degrees, Birkbeck also offers 21 (full-time)

three-year programmes, also taught in the evenings. These

include:

BA Arts and Humanities;

BA Accounting and Management;

BSc Business;BA English;

BSc Environmental Management;

BSc Geography;

BA Global Politics and International Relations;

BA History;

BA History of Art;

LLB Law;

Diploma in Law of the University of London International

Programme;

BA Management;

BA Philosophy;

BA Politics, Philosophy & History;

BA Politics and Government;

BSc Psychology;

and BSc Social Science.

Students apply direct to Birkbeck for entry on to part-time

degrees, and via UCAS for the full-time offer (with the

exception of the Diploma in Law). The main campus is in

Bloomsbury WC1 at the heart of the University of Londons

central London precinct. Some programmes are also offered

in Stratford, in east London.

For 2012 entry, Birkbeck is charging lower undergraduate

fees than other colleges of the University of London as well as

other 1994 Group and Russell Group universities. For further

information, visit www.bbk.ac.uk

I found the course very

interesting

School of Arts

Department of History of Art and Screen Media

History of Art

Date: Friday 29 June 2012

Duration: Evening (6 - 8pm)

Subject area: Art History, Arts and Humanities

Taster course requirements: None. All welcome to apply

How to apply: Online at www.london.ac.uk/tasters

Course code: BK01

This session includes an introduction to the department,

three mini-lectures followed by Q&A, and a talk on careers

and progression routes for History of Art students. This isfollowed by refreshments and a chance to meet and chat

with our lecturers.


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School of Business, Economics andInformatics

Department of Management

Introduction to Department of Management

Undergraduate programmes

Date: Thursday 3 May 2012

Duration: Two hours (11am-1pm)

Subject area: Accounting, Business, Finance, Management

Taster course requirements: Students must have a GCSE in

Maths and English


Course code: BK02

This taster course will introduce the BSc Business and its

pathways in Management, Accounting, Human Resource

Management, Information Systems and Languages. It will

also introduce our other FT degrees in Accounting and

Management.

School of Science

Department of Psychological Sciences

Introduction to Psychology: The Developing Human

Date: Wednesday 15 February 2012

Duration: Evening (7pm - 8pm)

Subject area: Psychology

Taster course requirements: Attendees should have a GCSE

in mathematics and be studying for at least one science

subject at AS/A level


Course code: BK03

This course will introduce students to the field of

developmental psychology. Exploring questions of nature

and nurture, individual difference, parenting and childcare

and mechanisms of change, Developmental Psychology

is concerned with the scientific investigation of humandevelopment. From birth to death we are all dynamic

systems continually shifting and developing, and this

session will introduce the themes and methods involved in

investigating these exciting questions.

School of Social Sciences, History &Philosophy

Social Science, History & Philosophy Tasters

Date: Wednesday 28 March 2012

Duration: Afternoon (3pm - 5pm)

Subject area: Cultural Studies, History, International

Relations, Philosophy, Political Science, Politics, Social

Sciences, Sociology

Taster course requirements: Students must be studying the

subject at AS level of the talk they attend


Course code: BK04

Birkbecks School of Social Sciences, History and Philosophy

teaches 8 full-time degree programmes: BA History; BA

Philosophy; BA Politics, Philosophy & History; BA Politicsand Government; BA Global Politics and International

Relations; BSc Environmental Management; BSc Geography;

and BSc Social Science. Come and find out details about

these programmes from the people who teach them.

The afternoon will start with an introduction to Birkbeck

College, followed by staff from each programme providing

an introduction to their programme. You will need to decide

which programme presentation that you attend.


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CENTRAL SCHOOL OFSPEECH & DRAMAUNIVERSITY OF LONDON

The Central School of Speech & Drama was

founded in 1906 by Elsie Fogerty, to offer an

entirely new form of training in speech and

drama for young actors and other students,

at a time when there were very few universitydrama courses available. The choice of name

the Central School highlighted the Schools

commitment to a broad range of training systems

for vocal and dramatic performance. It espoused

principles that were firmly held yet responsive

to change. That sense of continuing critical

openness to new developments is a lasting

hallmark of the School.

Being the Centre for Excellence in Training for Theatre,

Central offers access to a new laboratory for multi-

media performance; a design studio space to facilitate

intradisciplinary collaboration; an object theatre laboratory

in addition to a puppetry/object manipulation studio; music

room facilities to provide advanced sound recording and

editing facilities; and teaching and learning laboratories

commensurate with 21st century lighting, sound and digital

media technologies (including CAD).

Choices in Drama


Duration: One day

Subject area: Drama



Course code: CS05

This one day course aims to help you consider pathways

through Higher Education and will introduce you to the

range of options available at the Central School of Speech

& Drama. The day will involve workshops and group

discussions. The tutors will not only discuss how to apply,

but also the audition and interview processes.

The course is open to anyone with an interest in anything

to do with theatre from lighting design to drama education,

from puppetry to music theatre.

Great facilities, great atmosphere and great people!

University Taster Course Programme | Central School of Speech & Drama | Apply online at www.london.ac.uk/tasters


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COURTAULD INSTITUTE OF ARTUNIVERSITY OF LONDON

The Courtauld Institute of Art is the leading centre

in Britain for the study of the History of Art, and

one of the premier art historical institutes in the

world. Renowned for both teaching and research,

it is a small organisation that places a central

value on open and informal contact between staff

and students. As a College of the University of

London it is also able to draw upon a wide range

of other resources.

Its Bachelor of Arts degree covers the history of Western

art from classical antiquity to the present day. Particular

emphasis is placed upon the close study of original works

of art, but the teaching also engages with the many broader

historical and theoretical issues raised by the subject.

Students are able to choose from a wide variety of courses

in their second and third years, and also to take advantage

of a full programme of lectures and research seminars. The

annual BA intake is approximately 50 students.

Art and its Histories

Date: Thursday 14 June 2012

Duration: One day

Subject area: Art History



Course code: CT06

Art does not speak for itself, and art historians adopt

diverse methods in their attempts to answer the many

questions that it provokes. In this one-day course, stafffrom the Institute will provide lectures and tours illustrating

their own approaches to a variety of European works from

antiquity to the present day. Students will have a chance

for group discussions in the presence of famous paintings

in the Courtauld Gallery and there will be an opportunity

to experience undergraduate-style teaching. The course is

for anyone who wishes to sample the learning of art history

at this level, and especially for those who are thinking of

applying for a BA course in the history of art at the Courtauld

or elsewhere. The course is open to all.

The day was very informative and interesting


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13University Taster Course Programme | Goldsmiths | Apply online at www.london.ac.uk/tasters

GOLDSMITHSUNIVERSITY OF LONDON

Goldsmiths was originally established to provide

educational opportunities for local people

over 100 years ago. Today we have over 5,000

undergraduates studying subjects covering the

arts, social sciences, humanities and computing.

Weve been part of the internationally recognisedUniversity of London since 1904.

Based in New Cross, South East London, almost everything

at Goldsmiths is on one site. New Cross is in zone 2 of

the London Transport network. You can get here by train,

London Overground, bus, and Docklands Light Railway

(DLR). Our setting is urban and lively, but not far from the

green parks of Greenwich or the free art at Tate Modern.

With talented, enthusiastic people from different cultures

and backgrounds, the atmosphere at Goldsmiths is diverse

and exciting. There are always a wide range of events taking

place throughout the year from the excellent events

programme run by our Students Union, to annual degreeshows, music concerts, media screenings and theatre

performances.

Many of our former students have become leaders and

innovators in their chosen fields: they include Antony

Gormley, Sam Taylor-Wood, Mary Quant, Linton Kwesi

Johnson, Alex James and Graham Coxon. Six winners of the

prestigious Turner Prize have been Goldsmiths graduates.

One of our strengths lies in our promotion of enterprise

and entrepreneurship we encourage our students to look

at things in creative ways, and to take a flexible approach

to problem solving. All of our degree programmes aim to

provide you with the skills that are valued by employers,and you can gain invaluable experience through work

placements and volunteering schemes.

We look forward to seeing you on one of our taster courses,

or on one of our degree programmes!

Department of Politics

Politics at GoldsmithsDate: Wednesday 21 March 2012

Duration: Half day (1.30pm - 5pm)

Subject area: Politics, International Studies/Relations, Social

Sciences

Taster course requirements: Year 12 students, interested in

studying Politics or social sciences generally


Course code: GS07

Politics is a thought provoking subject that focuses on

people and power: who gets it and how they use it to make

society work. It also examines why political conflict occurs

and how it is resolved. Studying Politics at university

means studying the real world and developing the skills tomake sense of that world. The Department of Politics at

Goldsmiths provides a lively interdisciplinary environment,

specialising in the study of cultures and conflicts in a way

that crosses boundaries between disciplines. For most

of our Politics degrees you develop a broad foundation in

politics in the first year, and then choose optional courses

such as European government, International Relations,

Chinese Politics, Art and Politics, British Politics since 1945,

and many more.

This half day session will be an introduction to the subject.

You will participate in taster lectures and get the chance

to experience half a day on a university campus in central

London. You will also find out about admissions processes

and get to meet current Politics students.


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Department of Media & Communications

Exploring Media & Communications

Date: Monday 18 June 2012

Duration: Half day (1.30pm - 5pm)

Subject area: Media, Communications

Taster course requirements: This course is designed

for students considering or interested in studying Media

at university

Course code: GS08

The media industries play a central and ever-increasing role

in contemporary societies. Throughout the 20th century and

into the 21st, they have expanded in range and influence and

now affect many aspects of our life.

The Department of Media and Communications at Goldsmiths

is one of the UKs leaders in the field of media theory and

media practice. The 2008 RAE exercise places Goldsmiths

Media and Communications Department among the top four

in the country for this subject area.

This half day taster will allow you to find out more about

the Media courses on offer at Goldsmiths and will give you

a chance to experience a taster lecture and to explore the

campus of a central London university. The tutors will discuss

how to apply and you will also be able to meet some of our

current Media undergraduate students.

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HEYTHROP COLLEGEUNIVERSITY OF LONDON

Heythrop is a specialist College of the University

of London, offering undergraduate, postgraduate

taught and research degrees in Theology,

Philosophy and related subjects. It provides

thought-provoking, challenging and relevant

courses and an engaging and truly unique student

experience.

The College is based on a beautiful site in Kensington Square

and has its own hall of residence.

Abrahamic Faiths: Christianity, Islam, Judai

Date: Wednesday 4 July 2012

Duration: One day

Subject area: Theology, Religion, Politics



Course code: HC09

Todays multicultural, multi-faith society presents challenges

for the religious believer that religions have never had to meet

before. We will consider the resources needed for coping

today. Knowing God - Is God known within the self or known

in the events of revelation? This is an issue common to all

religions and traditions. Remembering God - The heart of the

believer is compared to a mirror, through dhkir one polishesthe mirror of the heart to reflect the Divine light.

The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is one of the most intractable

in the world: it is heavily influenced by religious beliefs

about land and justice and dramatically affects global

relations between Jews, Christians and Muslims. We ask

whether religious faith can also inspire hope and creativity

in situations such as this.

Philosophy, Religion and Ethics: The Eye of theBeholder

The same course will be held on the following dates below.

Students should attend one day only

Date: Monday 2 July 2012Duration: One day

Course code: HC10


Duration: One day

Course code: HC11

Date: Friday 6 July 2012

Duration: One day

Course code: HC12

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Philosophy: The Big Questions


Students should attend one day only

Date: Monday 2 July 2012

Duration: One day

Course code: HC13


Duration: One day

Course code: HC14


Duration: One dayCourse code: HC15

Subject area: Philosophy



These philosophy taster sessions introduce some of the

big questions of philosophy, taking you close to the cutting

edge of several contemporary debates. Be prepared for

accessible, but challenging and sometimes provocative

talks. To what extent is the world we seem to observe

around us independently there, and to what extent is it mind-

constructed? Do colour, or moral value, or beauty lie merely

in the eye of the beholder? What we can we know about the

world? And whats so valuable about knowledge, anyway? Is

there good reason to suppose the world is, or, as one of our

speakers will suggest, isnt created by God?

Theology: Knowing God and Becoming Human

The same course will be held on the following dates below.Students should attend one day only

Date: Monday 2 July 2012

Duration: One day

Course code: HC16


Duration: One day

Course code: HC17

Subject area: Theology, Religion

Taster course requirements: None. All welcome to applyHow to apply: Online at www.london.ac.uk/tasters

Course code: HC18

The day will include an introduction to the study of theology,

and the study of the human person from a theological

point of view. The claim that God can be known at all is a

contentious one to many people in the contemporary world

but it forms an important part of the bedrock of Theology.

Kants challenge to theology in the Enlightenment pressed

theologians to address the question of the status of our

knowledge of God. This course will examine the kinds of

knowledge that can be realised by faith and reason, ask about

the point of Theology and explore the link between knowing

God better and knowing ourselves better.

The talks were fascinatingand engaging

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Kings College London is one of the UKs most

historic and prestigious university institutions,

ranked in the worlds top 30 universities. With over

13,000 undergraduates and some 6,000 graduates,

the College is committed to high quality education

in a stimulating learning environment which seeks

to contribute and serve the society through its

teaching and research.Our four Thames-side campuses offer a vibrant and

cosmopolitan environment in which to study, with superb

access to the academic, cultural and social riches of London.

We can truly claim to be the most central of Londons

university institutions.

Kings nine Schools of Study are Arts & Humanities,

Biomedical Sciences, Dental Institute, Institute of Psychiatry,

Law, Medicine, Natural & Mathematical Sciences, Nursing &

Midwifery, and Social Science & Public Policy.

Florence Nightingale School of Nursing &Midwifery

Midwifery Taster Day

Date: Wednesday 13 June 2012

Duration: One day (10am - 4pm)

Subject area: Midwifery

Taster course requirements: You must be interested

in studying midwifery. After you have submitted your

application, we will email you to ask you to write in 100

words, why you are interested in studying midwifery.

Students will be selected for this course based on their

answers after the deadline.

Application deadline: 5pm on Monday 7 May 2011. Placesfor this course will be allocated after this date and students

will be selected by the department based on their 100 word

submission (see Taster Course requirements above).


Course code: KC18

This one day workshop will give an introduction to Midwifery

with sessions from our academics and practicing Midwives,

and input from current Midwifery students.

Nursing Taster Day


Duration: One day (10am - 4pm)Subject area: Nursing

Taster course requirements: You must be interested in

studying nursing.

PLEASE NOTE: After you have submitted your application, we

will email you to ask you to write in 150 words, why you are

interested in studying nursing. Students will be selected for

this course based on their answers. Once we have received

your 150 words, we will let you know within 10 working days

whether or not your application has been successful.

Application deadline: 5pm on Monday 14 May 2012. Places

for this course will be allocated after this date and students

will be selected by the department based on their 150 word

submission (see Taster Course requirements above).How to apply: Online at www.london.ac.uk/tasters

Course code: KC19

This one day workshop will give an introduction to Nursing

with an opportunity to have a go at some skills and find out

about what studying nursing really entails.

School of Arts & Humanities

Department of French

French Studies Workshop

Date: Monday 18 June 2012Duration: One day (10am 3.45pm)

Subject area: French

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Taster course requirements: Students must be studying or

intending to study French at A LevelHow to apply: Online at www.london.ac.uk/tasters

Course code: KC20

This one-day workshop will introduce students to what is

involved in studying French at university level. After a general

introductory session, there will be a series of small-group

workshops on French language, literature, cinema and

history.

Department of German

German Studies Workshop

Date: Monday 18 June 2012Duration: One day (10am 4pm)

Subject area: German

Taster course requirements: Students must be studying or

intending to study German at A Level


Course code: KC21

The aim of our taster course is to introduce students

interested in the history, language and culture of Germany to

the different aspects of studying German, whether at Kings

College London or elsewhere. The Department fully revised

its undergraduate syllabus in 2010-11, and the taster day

begins with an introductory session on the new curriculum

as a model for the university-level study of German, followedby workshops that will give you a sense of how German

language, literature, cinema, history and politics are explored

at Kings College London. Staff members and current

students will be on hand to discuss these and other aspects

of their experience of studying in the German Department,

including the year abroad, pastoral support, and pathways to

future careers.

Liberal Arts

Liberal Arts

Date: Wednesday 4 April 2012Duration: One day (10.30pm-4pm)

Subject area: Arts and Humanities, Social Sciences



Course code: KC22

Liberal Arts at Kings is a flexible, interdisciplinary degree

which is especially suited to students who want to be able to

tailor their own degree from a wide range of options in the

Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences.

This taster course will introduce you to the sort of teaching

and learning environment you can expect on the Liberal Arts

programme. You will have the fantastic opportunity to meet

Kings academics and work together in small groups, looking

at major research questions and how we can draw from

different subjects to provide answers. This course will suit

excellent students looking for a real challenge, and who enjoyexploring a wide variety of subjects and questions.

School of Biomedical Sciences

Hearts, Lungs & Drugs: Putting Biomedical Sciencesinto Practice

Date: Friday 18 May 2012

Duration: One day (10am 4pm)

Subject area: Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, Biomedical

Sciences, Bioscience ,Chemistry, Genetics, Molecular

Biology, Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Taster course requirements: Students must be studyingChemistry and Biology at AS/A-level


Course code: KC23

Studying science at AS/A level but not sure which direction

to take next? The biomedical sciences include a diverse

range of fields, from biochemistry to pharmacy and from

genetics to pharmacology. With such a choice on offer, it

can be confusing to find the right degree programme for

your skills, knowledge and interests. Kings College London

offers a range of innovative degree programmes in the

biomedical sciences. Join us to experience the differences

and similarities between the different subjects of study and

find out which one will motivate and excite you the most at

degree level. Of equal importance, well also tell you about

the careers you can expect to follow once youve finished

your degree. The course will involve experiments and short

seminars, looking at heart, lung and drug function from the

perspective of different biomedical sciences, and a chance to

be taught by scientists a world-leading university.

School of Medicine

Department of Nutrition & Dietetics

BSc NutritionDate: Thursday 21 June 2012

Duration: One day (10am-4pm)

Subject area: Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, Biomedical

Sciences, Medicine (related courses/alternatives to),

Nutrition

Taster course requirements: You should be aiming to get

A Levels at ABB and currently be studying or have studied

Chemistry & Biology at AS Level and planning to take either

one of them at A Level. Equivalent qualifications will be

considered


Course code: KC24

Nutrition is a multifaceted and evolving science. At

Kings College London, our areas of expertise include

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cardiovascular disease, diabetes, gut health and mineral

metabolism. We investigate how diet, nutrients andcomponents of food affect health, using a wide range of

specialised techniques in the laboratory, in human clinical

studies (conducted in special metabolic research units) and

in wider population studies. Students of nutrition at KCL are

taught by lecturers who are active researchers, and students

have opportunities to engage in research themselves. The

taster course will address what nutrition and nutritional

sciences are, nutrition careers, some hands-on practical

work in nutrition assessment (how to measure diet? how

to measure body composition? how to measure energy

expenditure?) and other research skills in nutrition. The

taster course at KCL will give an understanding of what is

taught on the BSc nutrition and the experiential, evidence-based way it is taught.

Division of Imaging Sciences, Department ofBiomedical Engineering

Biomedical Engineering

Date: Thursday 8 March 2012

Duration: Half day (2pm-5pm)

Subject area: Biological Sciences, Computer Science,

Engineering, Mathematical Sciences, Physics, Biomedical

Engineering

Taster course requirements: Students studying two fromMaths, further Maths and Physics A/AS-level


Course code: KC25

The course will provide an insight into the Biomedical

engineering degree; a taster lecture, an overview of what the

course entails and an introduction of how Maths and Physics

are being used in medicine. What studying Biomedical

Engineering could lead to and why it is an important area of

research.

Theology & Religious Studies

Theology & Religious Studies

Date: Wednesday 30 May 2012

Duration: One day (10.30am 4.30pm)

Subject area: Religious Studies, Theology



Course code: KC26

One-day course to sample Theology & Religious Studies

at Kings College, including workshops and lectures by

leading academics. There will be talks from staff members

and current students, and an opportunity to mingle with

the Department to ask any questions you might have about

studying at Kings.

School of Natural & Mathematical Sciences

Department of Chemistry

Chemistry with Biomedicine


Duration: One day (10.30am - 5.30pm)

Subject area: Chemistry, Biomedicine

Taster course requirements: Students must be interested

in studying chemistry at degree level and either hold or be

studying A-Level Chemistry and Maths


Course code: KC27Chemistry with Biomedicine is a novel degree for students

interested in studying science at the molecular level. Our

taster course will show you different methods of teaching,

including a lecture from one of our experienced faculty and

an interactive workshop. You will also become a synthetic

chemist for the day, making an organic compound in our

teaching laboratories. Our Chemistry with Biomedicine

MSci/BSc degree programme is designed to impart a

rigorous theoretical and experimental understanding

of chemistry, delivered within the context of biomedical

applications. Students will gain a classical chemical

education plus a perspective and experience of diverse

applications that lays down a basis for a flexible, interestingcareer. So if you want a unique chemistry degree that not

only teaches the What? but also the Why? then come and

experience what Kings College London has to offer.

Department of Informatics

Computer Science

Date: Tuesday 8 May 2012

Duration: One day (10am - 4pm)

Subject area: Computer Science, Computer Systems,

Computing

Taster course requirements: None. All welcome to applyHow to apply: Online at www.london.ac.uk/tasters

Course code: KC28

This course will introduce students to various elements

of Computer Science with lectures on cyber security and

digital forensics, robotics and robo sapiens as well as agents

and intelligent systems. The agents session will focus on

questions like: How do we get machines to act intelligently

and how do collections of intelligent machines interact in

order to work together to achieve some goal? There will

also be an interactive lab session focusing on deep space

missions. Missions such as the exceptionally successful

Mars Exploratory Rovers mission that has been running

since 2004 and the Mars Science Laboratory mission that isdue to land on Mars in August 2012, are extremely difficult

to operate as the activities that robots are required to

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undertake during the day must be carefully planned and

transmitted long before they are executed. Students will

see what the job of a Tactical Activity Planner involves, try

planning the activities of a Mars rover and see how Artificial

Intelligence can contribute to achieving a lot more with deep

space missions. As well as these academic sessions, there

will also be a campus walking tour and a buffet lunch with

staff.

Department of Mathematics

Mathematics


Duration: One day (10am-4pm)

Subject area: Mathematics



Course code: KC29

This course will introduce students to several different

areas of Mathematics covered by Kings including Analysis,

Disordered Systems, Financial Mathematics and Theoretical

Physics. There will be mini lectures on Large Hadron

Collider and CERN physics, the use of Mathematics in Social

Sciences and the nature of randomness, the use of analysis

in fluid mechanic contexts and mathematical approaches tounderstanding large complex systems, covering examples in

the area of risk and the analogy of falling dominoes. As well

as these academic elements, there will also be a campus

tour and a buffet lunch available for attendees.

Department of Physics

Physics

Date: Thursday 16 August 2012


Subject area: Physics

Taster course requirements: Have to be studying maths and

physics AS/A-level


Course code: KC30

The Physics Taster Session will be an opportunity for you

to be exposed to some of the subjects you will learn more

about if you come to study Physics at Kings College London.

In the morning, there will be two talks on recent research

highlights of the department which could be particle

physics, dark matter and cosmology or nanophysics. In

the afternoon, you will be able to experience a laboratory

session where you will perform the kind of experiments you

would do if you were an undergraduate.

We hope that this experience, as well as getting a feeling for

what being on a university campus in the middle of London

is like, will help you make a more informed decision about

your future.

School of Social Science & Public Policy

Department of Geography

Geography

This taster day will be repeated on two separate days.

Students need to attend only one day.

Date: Wednesday 1 February 2012

Duration: Half day (1pm 4pm)

Course code: KC31

Date: Wednesday 15 February

Duration: Half day (1pm 4pm)

Course code: KC32

Date: Thursday 8 March 2012

Duration: Half day (9.30am 12.30pm)

Course code: KC33

Subject area: Geography, International Relations,

Environmental Science

Taster course requirements: Students should be taking

Geography at AS and /or A level or equivalent


The aim of this taster course is to provide an experience of

geography at Kings College. You will have the opportunity

to see an experiment in our new physical geography

laboratory, create a map using computers, hear how

geography addresses some of todays pressing problems,

find out about what geographers do for careers and have

an opportunity to put questions to geography staff about

current national and world issues.

A friendly and welcoming atmosphere has made universityless intimidating

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The London School of Economics and Political

Science (LSE) is the worlds leading dedicatedsocial science institution, located in the heart of

London.

LSE has a global reputation for its research, with many

citations in academic journals and the worlds press. The

School is also home to one of the most active Students

Unions in the country, with over 170 student societies.

LSE offers you the opportunity to spend a day learning

more about the School and some of the courses available.

All students will receive an introduction to LSE before

attending subject sessions in Geography and Environment,

International History, Law or Sociology. Students will also

be taken on a guided tour of the LSE campus and have the

opportunity to speak to current LSE students.

The LSE taster courses are only open to those students with

an interest in studying one of these specified subject areas,

not any other subjects offered at LSE:

An Introduction to LSE and Geography

Date: Friday 29 June 2012Duration: One day (10.30am 4pm)

Subject area: Geography

Taster course requirements: This LSE taster courses is only

open to those students with an interest in studying Geography,

not any others at LSE


Course code: LS34

An Introduction to LSE and International History


Duration: One day (10.30am 4pm)

Subject area: History, International Studies, Humanities,Social Sciences

Taster course requirements: This LSE taster courses is

onlyopen to those students with an interest in studying

International History, not any others at LSE


Course code: LS35

An Introduction to LSE and Law



Subject area: Law


open to those students with an interest in studying Law, notany others at LSE


Course code: LS36

An Introduction to LSE and Sociology



Subject area: Sociology, Humanities, Social Sciences


open to those students with an interest in studying Sociology,

not any others at LSE

How to apply: Online at www.london.ac.uk/tastersCourse code: LS37

LONDON SCHOOL OF ECONOMICSAND POLITICAL SCIENCE

UNIVERSITY OF LONDON

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UNIVERSITY OF LONDON

Queen Mary is the third largest of the University of

London Colleges, with over 16,000 students whoenjoy life at one of Londons friendliest universities.We are based in one of the most lively andmulticultural parts of the Capital, between the Cityand Docklands. We are also central Londons onlycampus-based university.

Our students are incredibly diverse, from all over the UK and

the world, and are a particularly lively bunch - Queen Mary is

noted for its vibrant social scene. The Student Village provides

over 2000 bedrooms right on campus, only five minutes from

your first lecture of the day! All rooms have wireless Internet

connection and many boast en-suite facilities. Set alongside the

beautiful Regents Canal, the Student Village also has a grocery

shop and caf bar.

Our students are taught by the leading lights in their academic

fields and they benefit from our innovative flexible modular

degrees, a fact confirmed by the results of the 2011 National

Student Satisfaction Survey, which revealed that our students

are the most satisfied in London (ranked joint 1st in London

among the major universities).

The 2008 Research Assessment Exercise (the RAE) confirmed

that Queen Mary is a leading research university, ranking us

11th nationally (The Guardian) for the quality of our academics

research work. This means that our students are taught by

staff who are active in research and doing work of international

importance - meaning that youll be taught by people who are

real experts in their field and have written the books youll be

reading.

The Students Union supports a wide range of clubs and

societies and the brand new sports complex includes a brand

new multi gym (QMotion), sports hall and squash courts. The

Students Union also runs two shops, The Drapers Bar (which

is also a great nightclub), and several cafes.

QUEEN MARY

I enjoyed the day and it confirmed this is the degree I want to do

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

School of Business and Management

Taster Course in Business and Management Studies

Date:Wednesday 25 April 2012

Duration:One day

Subject area: Business & Management

Taster course requirements:This course is open to all students who

are considering a degree in Business and Management

How to apply: Online at www.london.ac.uk/tasters.Course code:QM38

This one-day taster course will give prospective students the

opportunity to experience some of the subjects offered as part of the

BSc Business and Management degree, such as Human Resource

Management, Marketing, Accounting and Economics. Attendees will

also hear how studying Business Management at Queen Mary will

help with their career prospects. Current students will also be at the

session to answer any questions about student life at Queen Mary, and

what to expect from the School of Business and Management.

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School of Economics and Finance

Economics in Society



Subject area: Banking, Economics, Finance, Management



Course code: QM39

The taster course will give you the opportunity of learning

about economics and finance as academic disciplines and

economics and finance studies at university through a set ofshort lectures, games, visits and research talks. You should

expect highly interactive sessions where you will have the

opportunity of understanding how economics applies to

many aspects of everyday life.

School of Geography

Global Change: Environment, Economy andDevelopment


Duration: One day

Subject area: Environmental Sciences, Geography



Course code: QM40

The Global Change course will introduce students to the

ways that Geographers and Environmental Scientists are

studying some of the worlds most pressing issues including

climate and environmental change, inequality, poverty and

development. The course will also provide a taste of what

studying Geography and Environmental Science at university

is like, including sample lectures. The day ends with a lively

question and answer session where participants have the

opportunity to question a panel of experts on hot topics inenvironment, economy and development.

School of History

History at Queen Mary

Date: Wednesday 25 April 2012

Duration: One day (10am 3.30pm)

Subject area: History

Taster course requirements: This course is designed for

year 12 students studying History at AS Level and those who

are considering History at degree level


Course code: QM41

This course will look at topics in history from the Medievalperiod to the present day. The aim of the course is to

introduce students to the different methods of studying

history, as well as a variety of sources. There will be two

lectures and a choice of two seminars, where students can

debate topics with both fellow students and tutors. Seminars

at previous Taster Days have included Outsiders in the

Middle Ages, Witchcraft in England 1500-1750, Women,

Madness and Spiritualism in Nineteenth Century Britain, and

The Presidency of John F. Kennedy. The School of History

at Queen Mary is a large department offering a range of

undergraduate programs, including Medieval, Early Modern

and Contemporary History. The department also offers a

range of joint degrees with the Schools of English, Politics

and Languages, Linguistics and Film.

School of Law

Queen Mary Law Taster Day

Date: Wednesday 28 March 2012

Duration: Half day (1.30pm 4.45pm)

Subject area: Law

Taster course requirements: This course is designed for

students at all stages of AS/A2 level. Students are not

required to be studying Law at AS/A2 level


Course code: QM42

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If you think you might be interested in a career at the Bar, or

as a solicitor; whether you are keen to uphold the rights of

defendants in criminal trials, eager to represent claimants

in defamation cases, or are interested in the complexities of

commercial practice, we welcome you to this taster day. We

aim to give you a feel of what studying law at Queen Mary

is like. Activities will include a taster lecture and a talk on

applying to law schools There will also be presentationsfrom the Legal Advice Centre, Mooting Society and Pro Bono

Society and you will have the opportunity to talk to current

LLB students about their experiences.

Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry

Barts and The London School of Medicine andDentistry

Dental Taster Course

Date: Tuesday 13 March 2012


Subject area: Dentistry

Taster course requirements: Students should be aiming

to get: AAAb from 3 A-levels and 1 AS level Chemistry and

Biology at AS level, at least one at A-level. If both subjects

not taken to A-level, a second science A-level is required. If

you are planning to drop either Chemistry or Biology before

A2, you must attain a B grade in that subject at AS level.

If A-level Maths is offered, Further Maths is acceptable atAS-level only. General Studies and Critical Thinking are not

accepted subjects at AS and A-level. Our normal offer is for

grades AAA in three A-levels and B in the AS-level (after

no more than two years of study). For candidates offering

four A-levels our normal offer is AAAC (A grades required

in Biology and Chemistry) if no AS-levels have been cashed

in. All eligible applicants must have the following subjects

at GCSE level, at grades AAABBB or above (in any order)

to include Biology (or Human Biology), Chemistry, English

Language and Mathematics (or Additional Mathematics or

Statistics). The Science double award may substitute all

sciences at GCSE.

How to apply: Online at www.london.ac.uk/tastersCourse code: QM43

A brief insight into a career as a dentist.

Faculty of Science and Engineering

School of Biological and Chemical Sciences

A Taste of Chemistry in the East End



Subject area: Chemistry, Materials ScienceTaster course requirements: You must be studying AS

Chemistry and ideally taking or planning to take A2

Chemistry


Course code: QM44

There will be two aspects to the course; in the morning

there will be a Spectroscopy Masterclass, including a

demonstration of FTIR, GC-MS and NMR. In the afternoon

students will synthesize a bouncing putty (silicone) ball which

they can take away.

The Molecules of LifeDate: To be confirmed on the website

Duration: Half day (12.30pm 5pm)

Subject area: Biological Sciences, Genetics, Molecolar

Biology

Taster Course requirements: This course is designed for

students studying Biology A level and considering studying

Biology or a related programme at university


Course code: QM45

We are increasingly aware of the importance of molecules in

every day experience, e.g. the role of DNA, the human genome

project, and the impact of viruses in disease. This course

covers aspects of DNA research, its role in inheritance, thehuman genome, genetics and the role of DNA in inheritance.

There will be demonstrations of DNA extraction and cell

division.

Psychology of Human Language and Communication



Subject area: Biological Sciences, Psychology

Taster course requirements: You must be studying any

science subjects or Psychology

How to apply: Online at www.london.ac.uk/tastersCourse code: QM46

Topic of the morning session: What can studying animal

vocalisations tell us about human communication? We will

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discuss how studying vocal communication in mammals can

lead us to a better understanding of vocal communication and

language evolution in humans. This part of the taster course

will give students a deeper insight into what is happening

when an animal utters a call, and outline the similarities with

what humans do. Topic of the afternoon session: What is the

relationship between human language and emotions? We will

look at the different techniques that can be used to examine

how people detect emotional meanings of words. Such

research can also help us to understand the way emotional

meanings are recognised in different languages. There will

also bean opportunity to take part in an experiment and see

how your own results relate to previous research findings.

School of Electronic Engineering and Computer

Science

Electronic Engineering in the Internet Age



Subject area: Electronic Engineering

Taster course requirements: Students must be studying at

least one maths or science based subject at AS/A level


Course code: QM47The Taster Day will give students a chance to experience

what it would be like to study Electronic Engineering at

Queen Mary, University of London. The day includes sample

lectures, workshops, a tour of the university campus, a

careers session and a chance to meet some of our current

Electronic Engineering students.

How do Computers Compute?



Subject area: Computer Science, Computer Systems,

Computing

Taster Course requirements: Students must be studying at

least one maths or science related subject at AS/A level


Course Code: QM48

The Taster Day will give students a chance to experience

what it would be like to study Computer Science at Queen

Mary, University of London. The day includes sample lectures,

workshops, a tour of the university campus, a careers

session and a chance to meet some of our current and former

Computer Science students.

School of Engineering and Materials Science

The School of Engineering and Materials Science at Queen

Mary, University of London is running a series of one-daytaster courses in a range of engineering and materials

specialisations in Spring and Summer 2012. These are for

students in the process of choosing the subjects they are

interested in studying at university.

Students are encouraged to attend more than one course in

order to experience the full spectrum of activities that can

be covered within engineering and materials.

Options for Women in Engineering

Please note the content of this course overlaps with the other

individual subject taster courses being held in the School of

Engineering and Materials Science. Therefore, please only

apply to this taster course and not the others being held in the

department.

Date: Wednesday 4 & Thursday 5 April 2012

Duration: Two days (9.45am 4.30pm)

Subject area: Aeronautical Engineering, Aerospace

Engineering, Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical

Engineering, Medical Engineering, Sustainable Energy

Engineering

Taster Course requirements: This course is suitable for

female students taking two science subjects at AS/A2 level

or equivalent. It is open to students who are creative and

original in problem-solving


Course Code: QM49

On this two-day course, female students will be introduced

to various different streams of engineering in a female-only

student environment. The course will inform girls about the

choices available to them and will therefore help them to

make career and educational decisions.

The course will give you the chance to find out more about

degrees and careers in Aerospace Engineering, Materials

Science, Mechanical Engineering, Medical Engineering

and Sustainable Energy Engineering. The day will give you

hands-on experience, the chance to participate in practicalexperiments and relate some of the school curriculum to

solving engineering problems.

I was impressed by the friendly atmosphere and

the staff were so helpful

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Aerospace Engineering

The same course will be held on the different days below.

Students should attend one day only.



Course Code: QM50

Date: Tuesday 17 April 2012


Course Code: QM51



Course Code: QM52

Subject area: Aeronautical Engineering, Aerospace

Engineering, Engineering


students taking maths and/or physics at AS/A2 level or

equivalent. It is open to students who are creative and



Aerospace Engineering is concerned with the design,

construction and operation of aircraft, helicopters andspacecraft. On the Taster course you will get the chance

to learn more about what aerospace engineering is, do

practical experiments and use design skill with engineering

applications. Practical experiments will take place in our

extensive aerospace laboratories and will give you the chance

to relate some of the school curriculum to solving engineering

problems.

Alternatives to Medicine & Dentistry


Students should attend one day only. Please note the

content of this course overlaps with that on the individual

subject taster courses. Students should not register on this

taster course if they are attending taster courses on Dental

Materials, Medical Engineering or Medical Materials.



Course Code: QM53

Date: Monday 16 April 2012


Course Code: QM54

Date: Tuesday 26 June 2012


Course Code: QM55

Subject area: Medical Engineering, Dental Materials, Medical

Materials, Dentistry (related courses/alternatives to),

Medicine (related courses/alternatives to)

Taster Course requirements: This course is suitable

for students taking two science subjects at A2 level or




Many students are interested in Medicine and Dentistry and

competitions for places on these courses is high. This taster

course will introduce you to three subject areas that might

interest you, if you are thinking of applying to medicine

and dentistry. Medical Engineering is about solving real

and important medical problems using solid engineering

principles. Dental Materials draws on branches of science

and technology to overcome dental and maxiofacial

problems. Medical Materials is the link between technology

and healthcare, students learn about the structure of

properties and processing of materials how they behave

in the human body. Students will also have the chance to

discuss their UCAS application with admissions tutors.

Dental Materials Science


Students should attend on one day only.

Date:Thursday 12 April 2012


Course Code: QM56

Date: Thursday 19 April 2012


Course Code: QM57

Date: Thursday 5 July 2012


Course Code: QM58

Subject area: Dental Materials, Materials Science


students taking two science subjects at AS/A2 level or




The Dental Materials Taster Course is for students who

are interested in finding out how new materials are solving

problems in dentistry. It will introduce you to the diverse andnovel properties of materials used in dentistry. There will be

demonstrations and practicals, including performing a filling



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procedure!

Design & Innovation





Course Code: QM59



Course Code: QM60

Subject area: Art & Design, Design, Engineering


students taking one creative subject and one science subject

at AS/A2 level or equivalent. It is open to students who are

creative and original in problem-solving


Design is a subject that lies between art and science it

involves both creative and logical thinking. A degree in

Design and Innovation would equip you with an essential

understanding of engineering as well as the design skills

to be able to innovate successful products effectively

This taster course will offer an over view on design and

engineering applications in product innovation. This course

will give students an opportunity to experience design work

in the studio. The course will be practically based and will

give you the opportunity to explore your creativity within a

technological environment.

Materials Science





Course Code: QM61



Course Code: QM62



Course Code: QM63

Subject area: Engineering, Materials Science, ScienceGeneral






As science now enters the nano age, materials science is at

the very forefront of the latest technological innovations, from

high efficiency solar cells, to lightweight wind turbine blades

to the latest mobile phones. Combining a variety of scientific

disciplines, materials science offers a fascinating and

rewarding degree course in the understanding and control

of material properties. This interactive taster course will youa hands-on introduction to the fundamentals of materials

science, as well as explaining the career prospects available.

Mechanical Engineering



Date: Friday 13 April 2012


Course Code: QM64



Course Code: QM65

I enjoyed the taster course. The staff and students werevery approachable


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Date: Thursday 5 July 2012


Course Code: QM66

Subject area: Engineering, Mechanical Engineering






Mechanical Engineering is concerned with the productionand operation of almost every inanimate object around you.

Mechanical Engineering will continue to change our lives at

an ever faster pace in this century. You will get a chance to

learn about a mechanical engineering degree and the various

career prospects. The day will give you hands-on experience

on practical design and helps you relate some of the school

curriculum to solving engineering problems. You will be able

to use experimental facilities to demonstrate engineering

principles.

Medical Engineering


Students should attend one day only.

Date: Thursday 12 April 2012


Course Code: QM67



Course Code: QM68



Course Code: QM69

Subject area: Bioengineering, Engineering, Medical

Engineering

Taster course requirements: This course is suitable for





Medical Engineering links traditional engineering disciplines

with medicine. It therefore embraces mechanical, electrical

and chemical engineering as well as aspects of physics,

biology, chemistry and computing. Medical Engineering is

about solving real and important medical problems using

solid engineering principles. You will get a chance to learn

what medical engineering is and why you might want to

study it instead of medicine. The day will give you hands-on

experience and try to relate some of the school curriculum

to solving engineering problems. You will participate in a

problem-based-learning exercise and take part in practical

experiments. Most of all you will find out how engineering

can be used to solve problems that occur in the body.

Medical Materials





Course Code: QM70



Course Code: QM71



Course Code: QM72

Subject area: Biomaterials, Materials Science, Medical

Materials, Medicine (related courses/alternatives to)Taster Course requirements: This course is suitable for





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Medical Materials is the underpinning technology in the

healthcare sector. A Medical Materials Scientist studies

the relationships between the structure and properties of

synthetic and biological materials, the interactions between

materials and living tissues, and the p

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