Leeds Futures - Sociology
Our national outreach programme, Leeds Futures – Sociology, is designed to inspire Year 12 students who are interested in studying Sociology and Social Policy at university.
On the programme, you will develop your subject knowledge through a series of academic taster workshops, giving you the opportunity to experience teaching from academics in the School Sociology and Social Policy (SSP). The programme also includes activities that support your skills development, insight into life as an undergraduate student and support your university applications.
What’s included in the Futures Programme?
The programme, running from March in Year 12 to December in Year 13, comprises a series of online sessions, as well as at least two in-person visits to the University of Leeds campus.
Through the academic content of the programme, you’ll explore changing social, cultural, economic and political processes such as the identities, inequalities and policies that shape our lives. You'll be encouraged to develop a critical understanding of society and social inequalities and how to affect change.
The information below gives you a general idea of the activities, and some of the dates, involved.
Our online sessions will take place in the evenings after school or college, in the hope that the programme has minimal impact on your current studies.
Year 12
- Online launch event in March, providing you with more information about the programme. An opportunity to meet the other participants on the programme as well as staff and students in the School of Sociology and Social Policy.
- A visit to the University of Leeds on Thursday 9th April 2026, giving you the opportunity to experience life as an undergraduate student, taking part in taster lectures and seminars
- Online subject taster sessions, helping you develop your insight into the courses taught in the School of SSP
- Progression to Higher Education workshops such as ‘Student Finance’ to ensure you have the information you need as you prepare your university applications
Year 13
Leeds Futures - Sociology journey
What are the eligibility criteria?
The Leeds Futures - Sociology programme is open to current Year 12 students who are interested in studying sociology and/or social policy at university.
We will prioritise applications from students who meet the criteria to be eligible to Access to Leeds, our contextual admissions scheme, but all are welcome to apply.
Applicants who have submitted applications to the scheme can expect to find out if they have been successful in gaining a place mid-February 2026.
The programme will then commence with our online launch event in March.
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