Super-curricular

Super-curricular

QMC provides a wealth of super-curricular opportunities designed to stretch your intellect beyond the syllabus and give you a competitive edge. Every year, substantial numbers of our students progress to top institutions, including Russell Group universities, Oxford, and Cambridge, and high-demand pathways like Law and Medicine.

By engaging in deep academic exploration, subject-specific masterclasses, and tailored interview preparation, you will develop the maturity and confidence needed to stand out to admissions tutors and employers alike.

Backed by QMC’s outstanding reputation and step-by-step support, you will go above and beyond standard course content to reach your full potential.

Please note that the list of enrichments is constantly changing with new opportunities being added on a regular basis too.

3D Printing & Rapid Prototyping

Technical familiarity with additive manufacturing technologies for aspiring product designers and engineers.

Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop & Illustrator)

Foundational software mastery for creative, marketing, and commercial career paths.

Architecture & Spatial Design Portfolio

Design thinking application and portfolio development for competitive Higher Education entries.

Biology for Uni

Focuses on current biological developments in the news to deepen subject knowledge for Russell Group/Oxbridge applicants.

Chemistry for Uni

Discussion of contemporary chemistry news and topics for competitive higher education applications.

Coding & Software Engineering (Python/C++)

Computational logic development bridging classroom theory with industry tech applications.

Creative Writing / Writers’ Group

Develop skills in short stories, poetry, plays, and scripts to build a portfolio for humanities and media careers.

Engineering

Collaborative small group problem solving on practical engineering projects.

Ethics in Science / Bioethics

Case studies on topics like genetic modification and ethical research frameworks for aspiring Medics, Vets, and Dentists.

Football Performance Analysis

Interactive introduction to sports data observation, match evaluation, and sports industry career pathways.

Forensic Psychology

Explores offender profiling, criminal investigations, and rehabilitation in the criminal justice system.

Future Medics / Dentists / Vets

Bespoke mentoring, clinical practice tests, and panel interview guidance for competitive medical entries.

Future Teachers Programme

Early exposure to classroom pedagogy and learning theories to enhance education degree applications.

Maths STEP Prep (Year 1/Year 2)

Advanced problem solving and preparation for Oxford MAT, Cambridge STEP, and TMUA university admissions tests.

Music Appreciation

Structured guide to listening and evaluating art music within the Western musical heritage.

Networking & Virtualisation

Specialised technical enrichment for Computer Science students.

Physics Olympiad & Experimental Physics

Advanced theoretical application proving academic rigour for STEM degree choices.

Physics for Uni

Explores recent physics developments to support academic extension and university applications.

Playwriting (National Theatre Partnership)

Scriptwriting and ethical debate development through ties with creative industry partners.

QMC Records (Studio Skills)

Hands on experience running a creative label, covering audio production, mastering, and asset distribution.

Short Film Making

Hands on filmmaking experience transforming creative concepts into video projects.