Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How do I apply?
Q. When do courses start and finish?
Q. Where are courses located?
Q. Where will I be staying?
Q. Can I choose where I attend?
Q. Do I need to take notes or will I need any specialist knowledge?
Q. Will I need to bring towels etc?
Q. Do I need to bring specialist protective clothing?
Q. Are there opportunities for sponsorship afterwards?
Q. What recreational activities are there in the evening?
Q. Am I allowed to drink/smoke?
Q. Can I bring my car?
How do I apply?
You can register online here. Then download the Application Form as it has areas for your school and parents to complete. When we have your completed Application Form, we will let you know whether we can provide a place on a Headstart course: this will be in early March of the year in which the courses take place.
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When do courses start and finish?
You will need to be there by 11am for courses starting in the week? or by 4pm for courses starting on a Sunday. Courses usually finish mid-afternoon on the last day (see website for dates).
Full joining instructions with dates and times will be sent to you around 4 weeks before the course is due to start.
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Where are courses located?
All Headstart courses are University based, and the exact address can be found by clicking on the University URL which is attached to each course description (courses page).
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Where will I be staying?
Headstart is a residential summer school, and you will stay in typical undergraduate accommodation at the university
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Can I choose where I attend?
Yes, but it is not always possible to fit everyone into their first choice, which is why we ask for five choices.? Whatever course you attend, the key objectives of a Headstart course - an experience of living and working at university - will be realised.
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Do I need to take notes or will I need any specialist knowledge?
Yes, you will need to bring a notebook with you but you won't be expected to know anything that wasn't covered in your first year of A levels / Scottish Standards.
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Will I need to bring towels etc?
You will need to bring your own personal toiletries, but towels and bedding are provided.
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Do I need to bring specialist protective clothing?
Labcoats and goggles etc. are provided by the university, but it's a good idea to bring sensible shoes otherwise you may not be allowed into some areas.
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Are there opportunities for sponsorship afterwards?
You will usually meet recent graduates during the course, who can tell you about their own company. Most large companies offer bursary schemes to students they see as worthy, so you need to write to a wide range of companies operating in areas of your interest.
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What recreational activities are there in the evening?
Each university plans its own activities, which include bowling, cinema trips, restaurants, sporting events, quiz evenings, karaoke etc.
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Am I allowed to drink/smoke?
No. Other than provided by the university with any special dinner, alcohol is not allowed. Smoking is not allowed on university premises
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Can I bring my car?
Universities are not keen to encourage cars on their premises, and you are strongly urged to leave any cars and motorcycles at home.
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