6th Form News and FutureLearn

Please click on this link for the new edition of 6th Form News: SFN 29 Jan 2015 issue 5

Lots of new courses to help with the transition to university from FutureLearn:

FutureLearn on the UCAS blog

How can online courses help students choose the right degree; develop the study skills they’ll need at uni; and stand out during the application and interview process? Read our guest post for the UCAS blog to find out.

A taste of university life

A variety of introductory and revision-aid courses from top UK universities are starting soon on FutureLearn.  Begin Programming: Build Your First Mobile Game University of Reading Learn basic Java programming, by developing a simple mobile game that runs on computer, Android phone or tablet. Cultural Studies and Modern Languages: an Introduction University of Bristol Explore the culture, language and national identity of eight countries. Designed for those considering a degree in modern languages. England in the Time of King Richard III University of Leicester Look at 15th century England through archaeology, history and literature. Learn about the discovery of Richard III’s body and follow his reburial live. Inside Cancer: How Genes Influence Cancer Development University of Bath Understand how genetics influence the development and spread of cancer with leading researchers and oncologists. Ideal for aspiring medics or biologists. Much Ado about Nothing: in Performance University of Birmingham An accompaniment to the RSC’s schools broadcast series and current production. Explore how Much Ado about Nothing has been performed and interpreted over time. Election 2015 for AS Level Politics University of Leeds Discuss how political concepts impact on real-life politics in the 2015 General Election. Designed to help AS Level Politics students prepare for exams.

Succeeding at interviews and applications

The University of Sheffield also has two, three-week courses starting soon, to help students succeed at applications and interviews – whether for university or a job: How to Succeed at: Writing Applications – starts 9 February How to Succeed at: Interviews – starts 9 March