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Fastrack graduate Marcus sets his sights on a career in law

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After overcoming a number of personal hurdles, dedicated student Marcus has taken a step towards his dream career after graduating from Edge Hill’s Fastrack course.

Marcus Bassett, age 19 from Liverpool, has had to deal with a lot of personal issues from young age which put a huge weight on his shoulders. However once he set his sights on a career in law, there was no stopping him.

“I realised that the Fastrack course was for me when I set sight on what I really wanted to study – Law. Rather than returning to college to complete A levels, I decided to embark on Edge Hill’s Fastrack course because I was already passionate about what I wanted to study and I wanted to get stuck in.”

Ann Kennedy, Senior Access, Advice and Guidance Officer for Fastrack, first met Marcus at a Sheila Kay Fund celebration event.

“Marcus struck me as a young man with a high level of determination to succeed and just needed someone to point him in the right direction,” said Ann. “We had a long chat about the available options and I could see that he would fit the ethos of Fastrack perfectly and encouraged him to apply. I was delighted when his application came in and the interviewing tutors’ comments matched my own views of him. It has been a delight to be able to see Marcus take the first steps towards his dream career.”

Marcus thoroughly enjoyed the Fastrack course and has nothing but praise for all of his tutors.

“During my time at Edge Hill, all my tutors were always concerned with my wellbeing, especially Mike Cawley and Sharon Mcavoy who both gave me excellent advice and unbelievable support – their door was always open for me. They helped me with personal issues, as well as when I was struggling with the course, and I really couldn’t have done it without them.”

Regardless of the challenges he has faced, Marcus still has big plans for the future. He hopes to complete a degree in Law, including a year abroad, and eventually specialise in immigration or human rights.

“During Fastrack we were giving taster courses from the University and travelling abroad really stuck out for me,” said Marcus. “I hope to be able to spend a year studying in Madrid.”

Fastrack is an intensive, free programme for adults. It has been designed to provide the skills and knowledge to prepare participants for an Edge Hill degree.

For more information about Edge Hill’s Fastrack programme visit: www.edgehill.ac.uk/news/story/fastrack-to-a-bright-future

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