Term dates for the College and University Centre academic year 2024/2025 are now available online.
Accelerate
programme
Accelerate is our bespoke STEM programme of study for academically
minded A Level students with a passion for their subjects,
excellent work-ethic and high ambitions towards competitive HE and
university.
What is the accelerate programme?
At Truro and Penwith College, we recognise that success in Higher Education and university is not only about academic excellence, but also about fostering wellbeing and developing leadership and social skills that will enable you to confidently step into the world and manifest positive change in society and the world at large.
Where timetabling allows, you will be taught together as a group for some A Level STEM subjects. In addition to your choice of 3 or 4 A Level subjects, you will take part in at least one STEM based Academy to enrich your classroom learning, and you are strongly encouraged to complete an Extended Project Qualification (EPQ).
Oxbridge Support
The Oxbridge Support Programme is a supplementary support programme which works alongside Accelerate. If you are aiming for Oxbridge, you will be guided by the Oxbridge Support team.​
You will be offered a comprehensive package to ensure that your university application is competitive and stands its own weight when compared to other applicants. This includes super-curricular and enrichment opportunities, individual help with your Oxbridge personal statement, mock interviews and open day visits, among others.​
Accelerate Curriculum
A Level Subjects
Study at least two of the following:
Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science*
Electronics*
Environmental Science*
Maths
Further Maths
Physics
*not taught in Accelerate groups
Specific Accelerate groups not currently available at Penwith campus
STEM-based Academies
Join at least one of the following:
Allied Health
Biology
Chemistry
Computing
Maths
Medics'
Physics
STEM
STEM Research
Super-Curriculars & STEM Enrichment
Outreach opportunities
Oxbridge support
Student research conference
Olympiads and competitions
EPQ
Talks by professionals
Opportunities for work experience
Tutorials
Study skills
Regular academic progress reviews
Development of meta-cognition
1:1 university application support
Personal development
Wellbeing
Leadership and social skills
our stories
Poppy’s Story
Poppy is able to go further during her time at Truro College by being a part of the brand-new Accelerate Programme, which aids academically minded STEM students into highly competitive HE and University places.
Ali’s Story
Ali has learnt how to swim after taking advantage of the College's Health, Wellbeing and Sport (HWS) programme alongside his A Level studies and the College's Accelerate Programme for gifted students.
Ziji’s Story
Following in the footsteps of his sister, who enjoyed a great experience at Penwith College, Ziji, from Penzance, studied A Levels in Maths, Further Maths, Geography and Computer Science, achieving outstanding grades of A*, A*, A, A and is now ready for his next adventure at the University of Oxford.Â
Derek’s Story
Derek hopes to progress to study Law at University, and has taken several extra curricular opportunities to compliment his studies at Truro and Penwith College, including enrolling in the Law Academy, becoming a Student Ambassador and part of the Student Council.
Inspiring lecturers that bring science to life really helped me decide what I wanted to do after College.
Amelie - Biochemistry at St Anthony’s College, University of Oxford
To find out more about the programme contact our Accelerate Coordinator:
Email: accelerate@truro-penwith.ac.ukÂ
Phone: 01872 305515
