You will:

• develop key skills for university and beyond through self-directed learning and teamwork
• complete your own research project (or similar) with access to our people, resources and expertise to prepare you for success in Higher Education
• improve your knowledge of your chosen subject area and develop your independent learning and key skills (which can be transferred to an Extended Project Qualification)
• meet other like-minded students with similar study interests and future plans
• participate in employability workshops with our employer partner, Santander, to learn all about the skills which can set you up for a successful career

Here's what some of this year's Pathway students said about the programme:

'I found this programme to be even more engaging than I thought it would be but also balanced and a really good project to complete in conjunction with my A-levels.'

'I had initially thought the Pathway to Bath would be more independent and would require a lot of work and time. However, it was so much fun! The online social activities with current students were very insightful. The staff were so supportive, especially being given a personal tutor.'

We feel it’s important to work closely with schools and parents to make sure the students feel supported and parents/carers have the know-how they need to help young people prepare and apply for university. We ensure that we have a dialogue with parents/carers and teachers and provide them with the information they need.

Santander Universities UK has spent more than a decade collaborating with a large network of university partners to remove barriers to higher education for students whose ambitions aren’t always matched by their means. With a tailored package of financial and in-kind support, we help students boost their career prospects through paid internships or overseas travel; empower them to make their business ideas a reality, and support their learning with scholarships and bursaries.

The University of Bath is leading the Digital Divide project, addressing the challenge of not only providing content that gives young people the best chance of success, but also ensuring they have the means to access it. Please contact us if you anticipate any challenges applying for or completing the pre and post work online and we will do our best to support you.