2016 Entry BA SOCIAL STUDIES (2+2 Pathway) APPLICATION FORM Each college runs exactly the same degree and each process applications using the same guidelines issued by The University of Warwick. PLEASE COMPLETE IN BLOCK CAPITALS AND BLACK INK Title: Date of Birth: Last Name: Age on 1 Sept 2016: First Name(s): Where did you hear about the 2+2 Programme? Previous Surname (if applicable): Address: Nationality: How long have you lived in the UK? Telephone: Email: PREVIOUS EDUCATION Please provide details of all schools, colleges and universities you have attended (from secondary education) Name of school/college/university: Dates: WORK EXPERIENCE AND RESPONSIBILITIES Please provide details of any paid or voluntary work experience, and information regarding any responsibilities you have had at home or in the community. Type of Work or Area of Responsibility Dates Page 1 of 5 QUALIFICATIONS Please list any O-levels, GCSEs or other qualifications obtained at school or college. This will help us consider the level of study skills support you may need on a 2+2 course. If you have A-levels, an Access qualification or advanced level vocational qualifications, you should discuss your application with the course leader at the college to see whether you are eligible for 2+2. Exam Type (eg GCSE, GNVQ, City and Guilds) Subject Date Result/Grade PERSONAL INTERESTS Please describe your hobbies and interests. REFERENCES The University requires either one academic reference (from a tutor at college or someone else who has taught you in a formal setting) or two character references from people who know you well. You should not ask a member of your family, but an employer, colleague, or other professional person would be suitable. Please give each of your referees a copy of the reference notes. Ask your referees to put their reference in a sealed envelope, sign over the seal, and give the reference to you. Please return your completed application form along with reference(s) to: North Warwickshire and Hinckley College, Hinckley College, Hinckley Road, Nuneaton, CV11 6BH Page 2 of 5 PERSONAL STATEMENT Please write about 500 words explaining why you would like to study for a degree. You should cover the following themes: Why you have chosen this degree How studying for a degree will relate to your interests and/or work How your work or other experiences have prepared you for further study Which topics are of particular interest and why How you can demonstrate your motivation to complete a course of Higher Education Any reading or activity you have already undertaken in your proposed area of study Please write clearly in black ink. Please continue on a separate sheet if necessary and then turn over to complete the Equal Opportunities Questionnaire and Declaration. Page 3 of 5 EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES The University of Warwick and its partner colleges are committed to a policy of equal opportunities and will not discriminate against any applicant or student on the basis of age, gender, nationality, ethnicity or religion. Please help us to make our equal opportunities policy more effective by ticking the boxes below. Arab Asian or Asian British-Indian Black or Black British-African Chinese Mixed – White and Asian Mixed – White and Black Caribbean Other Asian background Other ethnic background White Gender Male Female If you do not wish to disclose this information, please tick here Religious Belief Buddhist Christian Hindu Jewish Muslim Sikh Spiritual Any other religion or belief Information Refused Sexual Orientation Bisexual Gay man Gay woman/lesbian Heterosexual Other Information Refused Asian or Asian-British Bangladeshi Asian or Asian British-Pakistani Black or Black British-Caribbean Gypsy or Traveller Mixed – White and Black African Not known Other Black background Other mixed background PARENTAL EDUCATION The following question is about your parents’ level of education. This includes natural parents, adoptive parents, step-parents or guardians who have brought you up. Do any of your parents (as defined above) have any higher education qualifications, such as a degree, diploma or certificate of higher education? Yes No Don’t know Information refused Page 4 of 5 ADDITIONAL NEEDS We welcome applications from candidates with additional needs and consider them on the same academic grounds as those of other applicants. It is helpful to know in advance if you have any special requirements and the Senior Tutor’s Office will be pleased to help assess your needs (024 765 23761). Are you registered disabled? Do you have a disability/additional needs/medical condition? Yes Yes No No If yes, please tick the relevant boxes: Autistic Spectrum Disorder Mental health difficulty Blind/partially sighted Asperger Syndrome Deaf/hearing impairment Personal care support required Multiple disabilities Wheelchair user/ mobility difficulties Other disability A specific learning difficulty, e.g. dyslexia An unseen disability (e.g. Diabetes, epilepsy, asthma) Other additional needs (please specify below) DECLARATION OF CRIMINAL RECORD The University asks all its applicants whether they have any criminal convictions. If you have a criminal record, we can still consider you for a place but the University will ask for details of the offence. Depending on the nature of the conviction, the University may give further consideration to your admission before confirming any offer. You are not required to disclose spent convictions. Do you have any criminal convictions? Yes No DECLARATION Please sign and date your application to confirm that the information you have provided is accurate to the best of your knowledge. Signed ............................................................................ Date ...............………......................... Please return to your completed form to North Warwickshire and Hinckley College, Hinckley College, Hinckley Road, Nuneaton, CV11 6BH Page 5 of 5