Widening Participation Unit
Contact Info
Tel: 02890972727Email: wpu@qub.ac.uk
Location: 1st Floor, Student Guidance Centre
Hours: 9am-5pm, Mon - Fri
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is Widening Participation?
2. What is our primary goal?
3. Does Queen’s University practice positive discrimination in favour of so-called under-represented groups?
1. What is Widening Participation?
At Queen’s University Belfast, the Widening Participation Unit is focused on encouraging and supporting people who have the ability, motivation and potential to succeed at university, but who come from groups that are currently under-represented in higher education within Northern Ireland. These groups include young people from secondary schools and colleges, adult learners, students with disabilities and part-time students.
2. What is our primary goal?
The Widening Participation Unit works in partnerships with secondary and primary schools and further education colleges to raise aspirations and attainment with a view to increasing the numbers of people from under-represented groups attending and succeeding at university.
3. Does Queen’s University practice positive discrimination in favour of so-called under-represented groups?
No. Every applicant to the University is treated within a framework of equality of opportunity. Queen’s seeks to recruit students with outstanding motivation, academic ability and potential, regardless of background, and to offer them a very high quality education. Admissions are dealt with in accordance with a clear set of principles and procedures. For further information, please refer to the Admissions Office.
Contact Details
Tel: 02890972727
Email: wpu@qub.ac.uk
Location: 2nd Floor, Student Guidance Centre
Hours: 9am-5pm, Mon - Fri
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