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  1. Queen Mary University of London
  2. Education liaison
  3. Students
  4. Access to Queen Mary
  5. Information for teachers and advisers

Information for teachers and advisers

The Access to Queen Mary programme is for students from state schools in target areas, selected based on strict targeting and selection criteria. The information provided below is provided to support and inform teachers and advisors. 

  • Students will receive advice and guidance on how to prepare a UCAS application and personal statement.  
  • Students will benefit from additional support to prepare them for the different teaching styles at university.  
  • Students will receive tailored academic support in a key subject of their choice, relating to their Level 3 study. 
  • Students who successfully complete the programme and enroll on a Queen Mary undergraduate degree within two years will be offered supported entry onto our Student Ambassador scheme
  • Students who successfully complete the programme and enroll on a Queen Mary undergraduate degree within two years will be receipt of a £500 bursary in return for 20 volunteer hours
  • Students who successfully complete the programme will be eligible for a contextual offer of up to three A-Level grades below the standard entry offer*. 

Step one:

In order to be eligible to apply, students must meet all of the criteria outlined in step one.

Attend a state-funded school or college. 

Are currently studying in Year 12 (or equivalent) 

Have achieved at least five A*-B or 5-9 GCSE grades, with at least a 5 in English and Maths. 

Be a Home registered student or expect to be by the time they apply for higher education, 

Reside in an area outside of London but commutable to campus. Specifically, this programme targets students in Kent, Medway and Essex but applications will be considered from other commutable towns*. 

Step two:

Students must meet two points from the below widening participation eligibility criteria. Where a programme is oversubscribed, students who meet the highest point score will be offered a place on the programme.

Are currently, or have previously lived in local authority care, or is permanently estranged from both parents (applicant to expand in free text box below) 

2 

Has a disability defined under the ‘Equality Act 2010’. A physical or mental impairment that has a ‘substantial’ and ‘long-term’ negative effect on your ability to do normal daily activities.  

2 

Be living in an area of high deprivation (IMD Quintile 1 or 2) or be living in an area of socio-economic disadvantage (ACORN group M, N, P, Q, R, S or U).  

1 

Are a young carer (you look after a relative with a disability, illness, mental health condition, or drug or alcohol problem). 

1 

Were previously entitled to Free School Meals during Key Stage 4, or are currently in receipt of the 16-19 bursary.  

1 

Are living in an area of low-participation to higher education (TUNDRA Quintile 1 or 2).  

1 

Neither parent or carer has attended higher education in the UK or abroad 

1 

Are a refugee or asylum seeker. 

1 

Are from Gypsy, Roma, and Traveller background, inclusive of Showmen and Boater communities 

1 

*We welcome applications from students in London and Greater London who meet the criteria for care experience, are estranged from parents, or who have a disability defined under the Equality Act 2010.  

If you'd like to check the eligibility of your school, or request recruitment materials, please email the team on accesstoqm@qmul.ac.uk.

 

It is important that we verify student applications and gain the support of schools and colleges to support us throughout the programme. We ask for a teacher or staff contact to verify the details are correct, including access criteria and grades.  

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