Higher education advice, guidance and support
Thinking about applying for university level study?
We offer a comprehensive range of 1:1 and group support for GB MET learners and people in our local community. We have the knowledge and expertise to help explore the range of different higher education options available and offer advice and guidance on:
- Introduction to Higher Education options, including alternative pathways
- Student Finance
- UCAS and personal statement group and 1:1 support
- Interview preparation
- Preparing for Higher Education
We collaborate with other education providers, including local universities, to provide opportunities for our students to gain insight into higher-level study, including campus visits and subject tasters.
We regularly arrange visits to events such as conferences and UCAS Fairs to give our students an understanding of the post-college options available to them.
If you would like more information about any of the above, please contact wp@gbmc.ac.uk.
Supporting your studies
The first point of contact for all our students is their academic tutor who will signpost them to the appropriate internal support services that we offer, such as our pastoral support, or academic support. Our Widening Participation Team are dedicated to ensuring that our students succeed in higher education and offer an additional tier of advice and guidance on topics including:
- Student finance and bursaries
- Mitigating circumstances and intermitting
- Signposting to support services
If you feel in need of some additional support at any time during your studies, please contact:
For Brighton enquiries, please email joanna.tolley@gbmc.ac.uk.
For Worthing and Shoreham enquiries, please email: wp@gbmc.ac.uk
Widening Participation Student Ambassador scheme
The GB MET Higher Education Student Ambassador is a paid role for students keen to develop their transferrable skills and is committed to promoting fair access to Higher Education. Our ambassadors are available to deliver subject taster sessions in schools, colleges, community venues, and GB MET. Our ambassadors are positive peer role models who support students in making informed decisions about their future and preparing them for higher-level learning.
If you are interested in having a MET student ambassador visit your institution, or you would like more information about the scheme, please contact shona.luton@gbmc.ac.uk
Industry Mentoring
Our innovative Industry Mentoring programme links our university-level students with an industry professional working in a relevant subject area. Students work with their mentor to develop their knowledge and professional skills gaining insight into current industry practices.
Our mentors must complete training in October and meet with their student mentees once a month from November to May.
If you are interested in becoming a mentor, please contact wp@gbmc.ac.uk.
Freelance Network
The Freelance Network is a pilot project in collaboration with the University of Brighton. The network is aimed at our creative industries degree-level students who are interested in becoming freelancers. The project includes a series of talks delivered by local organisations and freelancers in the community and an ongoing discussion board for our students.
For more information please contact wp@gbmc.ac.uk
UniTasterDays Parents' Guide to University.
The Parents' Guide to University has been produced by UniTasterDays.com in collaboration with HELOA - to help you, as a parent or guardian, to support your young person with their higher education decisions. Editorial has been provided by over 40 colleagues at universities and schools and colleges throughout the UK. On topics including student finance, university applications, university events, student wellbeing and more.
Download your free copy at: https://www.unitasterdays.com/parents/
