Schools & Colleges Compact Scheme
What is the Compact Scheme?
The Compact Scheme aims to encourage participation in higher education for students who may not normally consider going to university, or students who through no fault of their own may not achieve their full potential at further education level.
The agreement allows students an alternative offer based on a broader range of criteria than solely academic, provided they can prove to admissions staff that they would achieve on the course. Applicants must show that they are committed and suitable for study on their chosen course, and must meet certain conditions to be eligible. Our Compact Scheme is growing rapidly and so far we have agreements with 37 organisations.
What is expected from the school/college?
Schools and colleges who are signed up to our Compact Scheme are responsible for identifying students they think should be considered for entry via the scheme. The school/ college will need to make contact with the University's Compacts Co-ordinator before the application to UCAS is made, and the applicant is then given special consideration. When the UCAS application is made students should write 'COMPACT' in Section 3(f) of the form.
Compact scheme – Student Profile
Name: Nur Jahan Mazumder
Course: Law LLB (Hons)
Former college: Taunton's College, Southampton
As the first person in her family to go to university, Nur was eligible to apply for our Compact Scheme, and like other successful applicants she benefited from pre-entry advice and guidance, as well as an adjusted offer. Nur chose Southampton Solent University not only because it enabled her to continue living at home, but also because her experience of the University during an Open Day proved its reputation as a friendly, open and supportive place to study. “Everyone was so nice and polite, and so informative about student life that it felt like I already belonged before I even arrived!” she reveals.
Nur is now in her third year and has got stuck in to every aspect of the course and the student experience. Her dedication is already reaping dividends, particularly when it comes to her success as an active member of the University’s Mooting Society. Nur’s expertise in mock trials, or ‘moots’, has helped the Solent team reign victorious against a team from Oxford University and win its league in the national Midlands University Mooting Competition, as well as securing Nur and her team mate mini pupillages at one of the largest legal practices in the UK. Nur is currently inclined towards becoming a barrister in employment or discrimination law, although she’s keeping her options open: “Becoming a judge would be even better!” she adds.
Further Information
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