In 2016 Univ launched an ambitious new scheme – the Opportunity Programme – to expand the number of UK students from disadvantaged backgrounds at the College. The scheme has run successfully for several years, providing places and academic support for four cohorts of Opportunity Programme students.
In 2020, following the success of the Opportunity Programme, a University-wide programme, Opportunity Oxford, was launched. Having had a pivotal role in its design and development, the College continues to be actively involved in shaping and participating in Opportunity Oxford.
Read below for more information about the historic Opportunity Programme and our ongoing involvement in Opportunity Oxford.
“One of the things that attracted me to Univ was the strong and long-standing commitment the College had to widening access. One way this has been demonstrated is through pioneering the innovative Opportunity Programme. We are very pleased to see an expanded version of the programme running successfully on a University-wide scale. I hope that this will have a significant impact, increasing the diversity of the student body.” – Baroness Valerie Amos, Master
Univ is now proud to be an active participant in Opportunity Oxford, a university-wide programme providing an academic bridging programme to up to 200 eligible participants.