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UCAS Research Skills Programme

Earn 8 UCAS points and gain an advantage in your university applications 

Key information

  • Start Date: Rolling  

  • Duration: 4-Week Intensive Teaching + 1-Week Editing, 14 Hours in Total 

  • Location: Online  

  • Tutors: Oxbridge and top-ranking universities  

  • Class Size: 3-5 Students  

  • Age: 14-18 years old 

  • Minimum English proficiency level: B1-B2 

  • Accreditation: 8 UCAS Tariff Points and a Certificate Award (regulated by Ofqual) 

Programme overview

Innovate Summer Academy has partnered with GEC Academy to offer an accredited Online Research Skills Programme. Led by tutors from Oxford, Cambridge and other top-ranked universities, the programme prepares Innovate students for academic success with undergraduate-level courses. 

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Over 4 weeks of intensive online learning (with an additional week for editing), students will learn key research skills, such as:

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  • selecting research topics 

  • evaluating sources

  • using citations correctly  

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The Online Research Skills programme offers 8 UCAS Tariff Points  upon completion of the programme, provided students meet the requirements.  

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Open to all disciplines, including Business, STEM, and the Arts, the programme concludes with an official certificate recognised by Ofqual, ensuring quality and credibility in academic assessments. 

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Price: £780 â€‹

+ £22 (registration fee) 

By the end of this programme, students will:

  • Precisely address the changes in UCAS Personal Statement (PS) Requirements for Undergraduate Applications in the UK (Starting Autumn 2026)  

  • Earn 8 UCAS Tariff Points, gaining additional advantages in your university application process 

  • Understand essential academic methodologies, providing valuable support for admissions interviews.  

  • Receive a programme Certificate Award, regulated by Ofqual, the official regulator of qualifications, examinations and assessments in England.

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Who is the programme for?

  • Students are expected to have basic skills in reading and writing academic English, and participation is recommended for those with an IELTS score of 5.0 or above.  

  • Students planning on studying all degree programmes are welcome, including but not limited to:

    • Business, Economics, and Entrepreneurship  

    • AI and Computer Science  

    • Medicine and Health Sciences  

    • Arts and Humanities  

    • Global Society and Sustainability  

    • All STEM Subjects 

Programme aims:

The programme will prepare students for future university life, particularly helping students to: 

  • Define the range and methods they need  

  • Assess the reliability of their sources  

  • Understand how to use researched material safely and effectively  

  • Understand referencing  

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