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Taster courseUniversity of Liverpool (with the Sutton Trust)

Pathways to Engineering at the University of Liverpool

A two-year Year 12 programme run by the University of Liverpool School of Engineering and the Sutton Trust. Students attend taster sessions on campus, industry insight events and a 3-day residential at the University of Warwick, with UCAS guidance and A-Level tutoring in Year 13.

By the Born to Engineer editorial team Checked

At a glance

Run by
University of Liverpool (with the Sutton Trust)[1]
Who it’s for
Current Year 12 students at state-funded, non-fee-paying schools or colleges, studying A-Level Maths, able to commute to the University of Liverpool and meeting at least one widening participation criterion.[2]
Entry
Students apply themselves
Worth
Campus taster sessions, industry insight events, UCAS and student finance guidance, a 3-day residential at Warwick and A-Level tutoring in Year 13.[3]
Cost
Free
Year groups
Year 12
Where
England (North West (Liverpool, commutable))
Format
In person
Funding
Bursaries or funding available

Sources

4 sources

  1. University of Liverpool

    Pathways to Engineering | Study | University of Liverpool

    Pathways to Engineering is a 2 year project that is delivered in partnership with the School of Engineering, the Sutton Trust and the University's Widening Participation and Outreach team.

    Checked 24 October 2026

  2. University of Liverpool

    Pathways to Engineering | Study | University of Liverpool

    Attend, and have always attended, a state-funded, non-fee paying school or college

    Checked 24 October 2026

  3. University of Liverpool

    Pathways to Engineering | Study | University of Liverpool

    Receive academic support, including A-Level tutoring in Year 13.

    Checked 24 October 2026

  4. University of Liverpool

    Pathways to Engineering | Study | University of Liverpool

    Applications are open now and will close on 2nd November 2026.

    Checked 24 October 2026

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

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