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Sutton Trust Pathways to Engineering (two-year programme)

A free two-year Sutton Trust programme for state-school Year 12 students studying A Level Maths who want to explore engineering. It combines university taster sessions, mentoring, a work placement and an optional residential conference at Warwick.

At a glance

Run by
The Sutton Trust[1]
Who it’s for
Year 12 students in England or Wales (Year 13 in Northern Ireland, S5 in Scotland) at state-funded schools or colleges, studying A Level Maths and meeting the widening-participation criteria.[2]
Entry
Students apply themselves
Worth
A two-year programme with university taster sessions, mentoring, a work placement with a leading employer and an optional residential conference.[3]
Cost
Free, including travel[4]
Year groups
Year 12
Where
UK-wide (Varies by partner university (for example Liverpool and Cardiff); residential conference at the University of Warwick)
Format
Hybrid
Funding
Bursaries or funding available

Sources

4 sources
  1. The Sutton Trust

    Pathways to Engineering – Sutton Trust Pathways

    The Pathways to Engineering programme runs over two academic years

    Checked 24 October 2026

  2. The Sutton Trust

    Am I eligible? – Sutton Trust Pathways

    Are studying in Year 12 in England or Wales, Year 13 in Northern Ireland, or S5 in Scotland (or equivalent)

    Checked 24 October 2026

  3. The Sutton Trust

    Pathways to Engineering – Sutton Trust Pathways

    Alongside a work experience placement with a leading employer, there is a programme of after-school and weekend skill workshops and information sessions, mentoring opportunities, networking events with universities and leading professionals, and a residential packed full of opportunities to develop skills needed to access a career in engineering.

    Checked 24 October 2026

  4. The Sutton Trust

    Pathways to Engineering – Sutton Trust Pathways

    It is completely free, including any travel, so it won’t cost you a penny.

    Checked 24 October 2026

Details checked by the Born to Engineer editorial team. Always confirm dates on the provider’s site before applying.