Subject Taster Days
Specifically designed for post-16 students, our Subject Taster Days are developed and delivered in collaboration with our experienced academic staff.
These events offer an opportunity to:
- Gain an insight into courses we offer at the University of Cumbria and the careers they may lead to
- Explore the University of Cumbria’s specialist facilities and teaching spaces
- Meet and interact with academics and Student Ambassadors, giving learners a chance to gain valuable advice and perspectives
- Take part in an experience that can enhance applications to Higher Education
We run the following taster days across the academic year:
- Future Teachers
- Zoology and Conservation Taster Day
- Sport Taster Day
- Forestry Discovery Day
- Law Mock Trial
- Breaking the Lines (Professional Policing, Criminology and Forensic Investigation, Security Intelligence and Investigative Practice, Social Work, Psychology and Psychology with Counselling and Psychotherapy)
- Health Taster Day (Midwifery, Nursing, Paramedic Science, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Diagnostic Radiography and Biomedical Science)
- Computer Science Discovery Day
- Future Nurses
- Geography Taster Day
- Creative Careers Taster Day
- Business Careers Taster Day
Health Taster Day Example Programme
Future Teachers Example Programme
Creative Careers Taster Day Example Programme
Law Mock Trial Example Programme
Zoology and Conservation Taster Day Example Programme
Geography Taster Day Example Programme
Suitable for: Students in year 12/13 (or Level 3 year 1&2 or equivalent)
Any questions? Just give us a call on 01228 616333 or simply send us an email at outreach@cumbria.ac.uk
How to book: Express interest where a form is available or get in touch and an officer will advise on next steps