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David鈥檚 dedication reaps dividends

David Beckett鈥檚 determination and academic success is more remarkable than that of other students, for he was paralysed from the neck down in a diving accident at the age of 14. Despite this, he went on to clinch four good 鈥楢鈥� levels and has now completed the first year of a BSc (Hons) degree in Social Sciences at the University of 海角直播.

David, 20, from Darlington, achieved two grade As in General Studies and Law, a B in Politics and a C in History, all at Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College. He has a team who provide twenty-four hour care, bring him through to the University and wait outside Lectures and seminars. His Local Education Authority has also funded a typist to take Lecture notes, and also for essay writing and examinations. David is enjoying the course鈥檚 diverse mix of sociology, social policy and politics. He said: 鈥淚 like the module Social and Political Ideas; I鈥檝e always been interested in where power lies in society, where your taxes go and how decisions are made. I also enjoy the debating and discussion aspects involved in the course 鈥� I鈥檝e always loved an argument! We鈥檝e looked at crime and social justice, which is also intriguing. I haven鈥檛 decided on a future career yet, but I am thinking about some type of research work.鈥�

While in a spinal unit in Southport at the age of 15, David鈥檚 determination was clear. He said: 鈥淢y tutor for GCSE German and French advised me to drop the German. I carried on, and went on to get an A star in German and an A in French. My advice to anyone in similar circumstances is don鈥檛 give up. There is help available and nothing is beyond you.鈥�

For more information on the BSc (Hons) degree in Social Sciences please call 01642 342308, or check the University of 海角直播鈥檚 web site at www.tees.ac.uk

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