What, When, Who, Where, How

What are they?

 The London Taster Course Programme provides
students looking towards attending university the
opportunity to experience life as a university student,
in the subject area of their choice.
 In 2008, twenty London universities participated in
the programme together offering over 150 different
taster courses in more than 70 different subject areas.
When are they?
 March
 April
 May
 June
 July

 The courses run from half a day to a week

Who are they for?
 Year 12 students, or equivalent. They give them the
opportunity to experience life at university before
making their UCAS application
Where are they?
 Birkbeck, University of London  The Careers Group, University of
 Central School of Speech and Drama London
 Courtauld Institute of Art  University of London Union
 Goldsmiths
 Heythrop College Other uni’s that took part in 2008
 King’s College  The City University
 London School of Economics and  University of East London
Political Science (LSE)  University of Greenwich
 Queen Mary  Imperial College London
 Royal Holloway  London Metropolitan University
 Royal Veterinary College  London South Bank University
 St George’s  Middlesex University
 School of Oriental and African Studies  University of Westminster
(SOAS)
 UCL Check the tasters website to see if your preferred
university has been added to the programme.
How to apply?
 Go to www.careers.lon.ac.uk/tasters/ and fill in the
online application form
F.A.Q
 What are the benefits?
Not only to the courses offer you an insite into studying at
university, but they also offer the opportunity of attending
a course that you may be interested in, but are not sure
about
 Do I have to stay overnight?
No, the courses are non-residential
 How much does it cost?
Nothing, the courses are free!
 How can I find out more info?
Dr T or KP, 6.gcus.net, london.ac.uk/tasters