1. The Manchester Access Programme Selection and Introduction Day 2012

2. Meet the MAP team! Katie Howley Ros Cooper Jimmy Pickering Mandy Crow Lucy Wainwright

3. MAP Folder Front cover and contact details MAP Wall Planner Academic Assignment Information Forms

4. MAP Activities/ Units and Wall Planner ActivityCompulsory/ Optional Units Academic AssignmentC30 Launch EventC15 University Life ConferenceC25 Guidance Workshops Decision Manchester Guidance Sessions C5

5. MAP Unit System ActivityCompulsory/ Optional Units Skills Workshops Academic Writing and Research O10 Presentation SkillsO Self MarketingO Student Finance and Budgeting O MasterclassesDiscover Days Manchester Museum Events OOOO 10

6. Completing activities For the optional activities you will sign-up when you receive an email inviting you to the workshop. If you attend a master class not delivered by MAP, you will need to get a form signed by the person delivering the workshop. You will need to contact MAP to get this form. If you are taking part in Mentoring Plus or Pathways to Law, ask MAP about using any of these activities (as long as they are taking place this year) towards your units.

7. MAP Launch Events Wednesday 4 th April Wednesday 11 th April Compulsory event Worth 10 MAP Units Admissions talks from a range of staff John Ryland’s library tour

8. MAP Academic Assignment

9. What is the reason for doing the Academic Assignment? The aim of the Academic Assignment is to focus on a subject that you are currently studying and to further develop your knowledge and skills in this area. The assignment is an important part of your Portfolio of Evidence and will be used to demonstrate to an Admissions Tutor that you have the potential to be a successful student on a particular degree course.

10. Choosing your subject area You will choose your assignment subject area today. This will be one of the subjects you are currently studying. Examples: You are studying Biology, Chemistry and Maths and are interested in applying to Medicine. You could choose to do your assignment in Biology or Chemistry as these will be most relevant to your course. You are studying English, History and Physics but want to study Law at University. You should do your assignment in either English or History as these will demonstrate many of the skills needed for Law.

11. How is the assignment structured? Based on the subject you want to complete your assignment in you will be allocated an Academic Tutor The Academic Tutor will be member of University teaching staff or a postgraduate student 2 meetings (beginning and half way) The assignment is a 1500 word piece of academic research

12. How is the assignment structured? Your Tutor First Tutorial Meeting You must have your first meeting between: 4 th and 30 th April 2012. Before the Meeting Contact your tutor via email to arrange meeting During the Meeting Agree title for assignment and set targets

13. Knowledge and Understanding You will need to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the assignment topic Intellectual Skills Analysing Information Making links between concepts and theories Reaching informed conclusions Research Skills Planning and carrying out research Organising and presenting information Referencing sources used Transferable Skills ICT skills e.g use of internet resources Ability to respond positively to feedback given Manage your time effectively Independent Learning

14. Second Tutorial Meeting Second Tutorial Meeting: You must have your second tutorial meeting between 2 nd and 31 st July. Before the meeting Submit a draft of your assignment by Monday 2 nd July. During the meeting Discussion about the progress you have made Ensure you are confident you will be able to achieve all your targets when you hand in the final version of your assignment on 31 st August.

15. What will I need to do to pass it? LevelDescription 5Target fully met or student has surpassed target. 4Target nearly met. The student has made good progress towards the target but has not fully developed the knowledge / skills to meet this target completely. 3Student has made some progress towards target but has left out important elements. The student may have a superficial grasp of what they have been asked to demonstrate but has been unable to take this further. 2A little progress has been made but the student has significantly not produced enough evidence of their ability to meet a particular learning outcome. This may be through lack of understanding or a lack of commitment to completing the outcome successfully. 1The student has provided no evidence at all of their ability to meet a learning outcome.

16. FAQs What if my Academic Assignment isn’t in the subject I would like to study at University? You will be able to show higher order thinking skills (e.g. analysis, reasoning) in whatever subject you do your assignment in. Where will the meetings take place? On the University campus e.g. your tutor’s office, coffee shop, library

17. FAQs How long will the meetings last? Each meeting will last 45 minutes. You can also email your Tutor in between meetings What should I do if I can’t make a meeting I’ve arranged or I’m going to be late? You must contact your tutor. If you can’t email you can phone the University and asked to be put through to them. You should also let the MAP Team know.

18. Realising Opportunities 49 students from Xaverian, Loreto and Whalley Range High School for Girls Runs alongside MAP Will only complete one academic assignment used for both MAP and RO Invitations to attend events at other partner universities across the UK Some additional compulsory elements including the Skills4Uni module Any activities students undertake as part of RO will receive MAP units for these

19. Julian Skyrme Head of Undergraduate Recruitment and Widening Participation The University of Manchester

20. University Life Conference 7 th – 8 th July 13 th – 14 th July 19 th – 20 th July A two day event with the option of staying in one of the University’s Halls of Residence. The conference focuses on the skills needed for HE study and also enhances students’ current study methods.

21. Project Strands Medical and Human Sciences or Life Sciences e.g. Medicine, Dentistry, Biology Engineering and Physical Sciences e.g. Chemistry, Maths, Engineering Humanities 1 e.g. Law, Economics, Business Humanities 2 e.g. English, History, Sociology

22. Activities Enquiry Based Learning Project Guest Lectures Presentations on University Life Dinner and at Halls of Residence Bop!

23. Benefits Get a taster of all aspects of student life Work closely with current students Take control of your own learning Develop research, presentation and team- working skills Experience life in University accommodation Have fun!

25. Documents to be Completed Academic Assignment Choice Sheet Emergency Contact Details Library Registration Form Pre-Programme Questionnaire Photo and Video Consent forms

26. Documents to be Collected Photocopies of GCSE certificates A photocopy of 16-19 bursary entitlement (if applicable) A photocopy of Free School Meal entitlement (if applicable)

27. Groups! Surname A – Room 5.204 Surnames B - E– Room 5.205 Surnames F - I – Room 5.210 Surnames J - K – Room 5.209 Surnames L - M – Room 5.207 Surnames N - R – Room 5.211 Surnames S - Z – Room 5.212

28. Campus Tour!

29. Group 1 - Umar Group 2 - Romana Group 3 - Aaisha A Group 4 - Omer Group 5 - Sidra Group 6 - Valeed Group 7 - Hira Group 8 - Fiona Group 9 - Annum Group 10 - Rehan Group 11 - Joanne Group 12 - Aisha V Group 13 - Katerina Group 14 - Jemma

30. Manchester Access Programme Student-University Contract

31. As a Manchester Access Programme student I agree to: Attend all compulsory activities punctually Where I am unable to attend for a genuine reason I will inform the MAP Team (or my Academic Tutor where appropriate) Perform to the best of my ability to successfully complete each of the activities Respect any guidelines given by the University relating to behaviour and conduct when taking part in MAP activities Academic Assignment Meet all deadlines set by the University Not plagiarise or pass anyone else’s work off as your own

32. As a Manchester Access Programme student I understand that: To benefit from the MAP admissions processes I will need to complete all compulsory parts of the programme successfully. The University will provide guidance on the degree course that best suits my ability, experience and qualifications I am not guaranteed to get on to a particular degree course simply because that is the course I would like to follow. Rather, my predicted performance in examinations at my school/college and other aspects of the UCAS form will be taken into account alongside performance on the MAP programme.

33. For each MAP student The University of Manchester will: provide a clear timetable of activities provide clear guidelines on what you will need to do to pass each of the compulsory activities Provide support to facilitate success on the programme and in accessing the most appropriate course at The University of Manchester

34. For each student that successfully completes the Manchester Access Programme the University will: Consider my application to the University based on: –my prior achievement and predicted academic performance from school/college –the information I provide in my university application form e.g. personal statement –My participation in and my performance on The Manchester Programme The evidence from these sources will be needed to satisfy the entry requirements for a particular course. If you meet these requirements you will either be made an offer or will be invited to interview.

35. Successful completion of the programme will mean If you are made an offer from the University, we will take into account the 40 UCAS points MAP is worth: E.g. an entry requirement of AAB would become BBB An email of recommendation will be sent on my behalf should I wish to apply to other universities

36. Ambassadors!

37. MAP Website http://www.manchester.ac.uk/u ndergraduate/map

38. Keeping in touch - All activities will be advertised via the MAP email account. map@manchester.ac.uk - Make sure you check your email regularly

39. Next Steps If you have completed all documents and brought copies of your GCSE certificates and 16-19/FSM entitlement with you today, once we have checked these documents you will receive a letter the week commencing 20 th February, confirming that you have been accepted onto the programme. If you have not brought either certificates or entitlement letters, you must post these to the MAP freepost address by no later than Friday 10 th February 2012. If you are accepted onto the programme the next event is the Launch event in April!