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‘’Why higher education - making the right choice’

‘’Why higher education - making the right choice’. Wednesday 27 June 2012. HE v post 16. How is HE different to post 16 studies? HE is: A choice of 150+ different institutions A different way of learning & working to school Over 50,000 courses Degree (BA, BSC, LLB, BEng, Bed, MSc, MA) HND

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‘’Why higher education - making the right choice’

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  1. ‘’Why higher education - making the right choice’ Wednesday 27 June 2012

  2. HE v post 16 • How is HE different to post 16 studies? • HE is: • A choice of 150+ different institutions • A different way of learning & working to school • Over 50,000 courses • Degree (BA, BSC, LLB, BEng, Bed, MSc, MA) • HND • Foundation degree

  3. The average starting salary of a graduate is between £18k & £25k. The national average is £26k What can university do for you? • Is it right for your child? (You don’t have to go to university to be successful) • …better jobs, better prospects & more choice • …many jobs require a relevant/professional degree (architecture, law, accountancy, nursing) • …earn 50% more • …develop valuable skills • …work placements • …study abroad • …do what you love doing • …a good time! • …everything on your doorstep • …plenty of support • …new interests and experiences

  4. “I picked a course which really reflected what I enjoyed & loved – having the passion definitely made the late nights spent working on coursework and revising for exams that little bit easier.” The subject itself • What do they enjoy studying? • Don’t pick a subject they’re really good at over one they love • Subjects taken at A level • They know what they’re getting • Build on existing knowledge & skills • Subjects not taken at A level • Research what they’re getting themselves into • Vocational courses • Are they sure what they want from a future career

  5. Decision time… • Know the subject…pick a course • Narrow it down – a particular specialism • Are they studying the right A levels? • Some psychology courses require maths at A level • Some uni’s count geography as a science, some don’t • Unsure – contact the university and ask! • Eligible…consider the structure • Course with the same name does not mean the same content is taught • Studying French could mean reading lots of French literature or be more focused on language & sociology • Compare the focus of the course with their own interest

  6. Decision time… • Entry requirements • Set by the university • Grades or tariff points e.g. AAB or 280 UCAS points • Most offers based on 3 A levels but some consider dropped AS • Be realistic!

  7. Other things to consider… • Single/Joint Honours • Length of course • Practical/theory balance • Teaching/assessment styles • Career destinations • Professional accreditations • Work placements.

  8. Joint Honours • The 2 subjects are studied equally – 50:50 • Examples include: • History / English literature • Psychology / Philosophy • French / Spanish • Economics / Geography

  9. Practical factors… • Reputation • Distance from home • Transport links • Number of sites • Rural or urban campus • Accommodation • Cost of living • Style of facilities • City attractions • Safety • Cultural and faith support • Employment statistics Although practical considerations can make a big difference to your university years, you’re going away to study, and ultimately the content of the course should be your guiding principle, no matter how long the bar at Manchester is! Unistats.com

  10. Choosing your courses

  11. UCAS application basics • Online application form • Up to 5 choices • 1 personal statement • £12 for 1 choice / £23 for more than 1 • Reference & predicted grades – school

  12. Study abroad • Europe • USA • Australia • Work shop coming soon

  13. Support • UCAS convention • Open days • Futures 18 day (post 18 options) • Personal statement sessions • Tutor and subject teacher support • Post 16 leadership support • Extra curricular activities • Literature (guidance booklets)

  14. Important dates • Register on UCAS Now! • Drafting personal statements Start now! • Applications sent to UCAS From September onwards • Oxbridge/medics/dentists/vets completed applications Mid September (internal) • Admissions tests entry deadline September • Oxbridge/medics/dentists/vets UCAS deadline **15 October** • Students submit completed application By October half term • Admissions tests November • Application guarantee by 15 Jan 3 December • UCAS deadline 15 January 2013 • Student finance opens January • UCAS Extra opens February • Students respond to offers May • Student finance deadline End May • Late UCAS applications accepted End June • Results August • Clearing August - September • Writing winning personal statements Cardiff Uni • The realities of student life Jack Banks, Leeds Uni • Why Apprenticeships? Zenos • Employability: what are employers looking for? RBS • Year in industry (YINI) YINI • Gap year fair (4 – 7pm) Hosted by BGS • PSIG (Evening) • Student finance January 2012

  15. Useful web sites

  16. Y13 enrolment • Subject choice confirmation • Form to be completed by Monday 9 July

  17. Results day Thursday August 16th from 1pm GOO1 in Charnwood Post-16 Atrium at Redland Green School Post 16 team will be around to provide support Passes in 3 AS/BTEC subjects a condition for returning to A2/BTEC courses Appointment sessions available for post examination advice

  18. Post results support Friday 17 August UCAS support ‘drop in’ 9.00am – 3.00pm Wednesday 29 August Post 16 clinic ‘drop in’ 1.30pm – 3.00pm Thursday 30 August Post 16 clinic ‘drop in’ 1.30pm – 3.00pm Important: Demand for support is high on these days and waiting times could be lengthy!

  19. Start of term Wednesday 5 September Year 13 welcome assembly Collect timetables 1.30pm Thursday 6 September All lessons start

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