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A Parent's Guide to Higher Education Choices

Explore the vast opportunities in higher education with insights from Professor Chris Gane, Head of the College of Arts & Social Sciences at the University of Aberdeen. Discover the benefits of university, including skill development, increased earning potential, and enhanced maturity. Founded in 1495 and featuring over 550 degree programs, Aberdeen offers a flexible learning environment, career-oriented pathways, and unique facilities. Understand the admissions process and access valuable resources to support your child's journey into a rewarding career.

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A Parent's Guide to Higher Education Choices

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  1. A Parents’ Guide Professor Chris Gane Head of College of Arts & Social Sciences www.abdn.ac.uk/sras

  2. Making the Right Choices • Range of opportunities in Higher Education is enormous and exciting • A third of young people now progress from school to university • 55,000 degree and diploma courses on offer in the UK www.abdn.ac.uk/sras

  3. First Step to a Rewarding Career • Provides skills, knowledge and understanding for progression to a variety of careers • Helps develop transferable skills for a dynamic job market • Increases earning potential • Increases maturity and confidence www.abdn.ac.uk/sras

  4. The University at a Glance • Founded in 1495 • World-class institution, boasting 4 Nobel Prize winners • In the world’s top 200 universities • Around 14,000 students • 120 nationalities • Over 550 degree programmes • Research Intensive – around 90% of research activity of international quality www.abdn.ac.uk/sras

  5. The University at a Glance • 3 Colleges divided into the following disciplines: • Arts & Divinity • Social Sciences & Law • Medicine, Dentistry & Medical Sciences • Science & Engineering • Education www.abdn.ac.uk/sras

  6. 500 Years of Excellence www.abdn.ac.uk/sras

  7. Investing in your Future • Planned investment of £230 million over the next ten years • The Hub • Wireless campus • Aberdeen Sports Village • Suttie Centre • Library • Curriculum Reform www.abdn.ac.uk/sras

  8. Unique Facilities www.abdn.ac.uk/sras

  9. Unique Facilities www.abdn.ac.uk/sras

  10. Choice and Flexibility First and Second Year • MA & BSc students study their chosen degree subject e.g. Psychology, and up to four other subjects in each of their first two years • Try out new subjects and tailor their degree to suit their needs and interests • Flexible system allows students to change degree intention up to the end of second year, in consultation with their Adviser of Studies • Professional qualifications e.g. Law, Teaching, do not offer the same flexibility www.abdn.ac.uk/sras

  11. Study Abroad www.abdn.ac.uk/sras

  12. Employment Prospects www.abdn.ac.uk/sras

  13. The city that has it all www.abdn.ac.uk/sras

  14. Admissions Process Carol Baverstock Head of Admissions www.abdn.ac.uk/sras

  15. Admissions Process 15 Jan Application to UCAS UNIVERSITIES make offers Conditional & Unconditional By End March UCAS sends statement of decisions letter and reply slip STUDENT replies to each offer Firm Acceptance (F) Insurance (I) Decline (D) www.abdn.ac.uk/sras

  16. Admissions Process Ways to Accept Offers • (UF) Unconditional offer, Firmly accepted • (CF) Conditional offer, Firmly accepted • (CF+CI) Conditional offer, Firmly accepted + • Conditional offer as Insurance • (CF+UI) Conditional offer Firmly accepted offer + • Unconditional offer as Insurance www.abdn.ac.uk/sras

  17. Admissions Process When to Reply Last decision from University Reply Date 31 March 2009 5 May 2009 8 May 2009 5 June 2009 12 June 2009 6 July 2009 www.abdn.ac.uk/sras

  18. Admissions Process UCAS EXTRA • Applications to all degrees except Medicine • Possible to make sequential applications • If all 5 choices used and no offers received • From 26th February 2009, will receive a letter if eligible • Application locked for 21 working days • Can accept or decline, if decline can apply to next choice • Live up to and including 30th June 2009, then join Clearing www.abdn.ac.uk/sras

  19. Admissions Process Confirmation when results come out Offer confirmed or alternative offer made Clearing www.abdn.ac.uk/sras

  20. Medicine Admissions Process www.abdn.ac.uk/medicine/prospective-students www.ukcat.ac.uk (for 2007 applicants onwards) 15 Oct 2008 Application to UCAS UNIVERSITIES Make Offers Conditional & Unconditional Some offers made from January, bulk by end March 2009 Based on 3 stage scoring system (A)Academic Scoring including UKCAT, (B) UCAS Form, (C) Interview www.abdn.ac.uk/sras

  21. Education Admissions Process Application to UCAS 15 Jan 2009 Interviews Jan-March UNIVERSITIES Make Offers Conditional & Unconditional Based on 3 stage scoring system Criminal record check (A)Academic Scoring, (B) UCAS Form, (C) Interview www.abdn.ac.uk/sras

  22. ApplicantPortal • Unique online applicant portal that allows your son or daughter to check the status of their application and receive important information quickly • Offer letters, applicant guides, accommodation guides will all be sent out electronically through the portal • Secure – password protected • Check regularly • Developed directly in response to requests from applicants to receive information electronically www.abdn.ac.uk/sras

  23. BSc – 25th Feb • MA – 4th March • Engineering – 25th February and 25th March • Law – 6th and 20th March • Open Door policy – tour campus and visit departments. Normally require 2 weeks notice Applicant Days & Visits www.abdn.ac.uk/sras

  24. Finance SAAS - Student Awards Agency for Scotland www.saas.gov.uk 0845 111 1711 www.abdn.ac.uk/sras

  25. Fees – Rest of UK • Variable tuition fees are charged at UK institutions outside of Scotland. Maximum £3225 per year, which nearly every institution charges. Scottish students can take a fee loan out from SAAS to pay for this. • Standard tuition fees for other UK students studying in Scotland is £1,820 per year for all degree courses, with the exception of Medicine where the fee is £2,895 per year. www.abdn.ac.uk/sras

  26. Finance - Student Support • SAAS pay tuition fees for Scottish domiciled students • Student Loan - max £4,625, min £915 (this level if non income assessed) • You can apply for the amount you are entitled to or less • Additional loan up to £605 if parental income is £21,760 or less a year • Young Students’ Bursary - maximum £2,640. Means tested, nil if parental income above £34,195. www.abdn.ac.uk/sras

  27. Finance – Additional Support • Hardship Funds • Supplementary Grants: • Dependants Grant – means-tested • Lone Parents Grant – means-tested • Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) - not means tested • Travelling Expenses -after 1st £159 can receive between £811-£955 www.abdn.ac.uk/sras

  28. Finance – Student Funding • Student Loan – Repayments taken from source (9% of income over £15,000) • Parental Contribution • Grants/Bursaries • Part-time Work • Savings www.abdn.ac.uk/sras

  29. Student Life Mr Nicholas Edwards VP Welfare and Equal Opportunities www.abdn.ac.uk/sras

  30. Student Life www.abdn.ac.uk/sras

  31. Accommodation - Guaranteed • Catered • From £116 per week • Food £15 per week • 38 week lease • Total = £4,978 • Self-catered • From £72 per week • Food £30 per week • 38 week lease • Total = £3,876 www.abdn.ac.uk/sras

  32. Support from a Caring Community • Adviser of Studies • Centre for Learning & Teaching • Medical Practice • Chaplaincy • Disability Support • Counselling Service • Careers Service www.abdn.ac.uk/sras

  33. AUSA – Students’ Association • Info & Advice Centre • Niteline • The Sabb’s • AUSA Council • Events www.abdn.ac.uk/sras

  34. Study & Assessment • Lectures • Tutorials • Private Study • Library Facilities • Computers – wireless campus www.abdn.ac.uk/sras

  35. Freshers’ Week • Week before term starts • Move in and make friends • Meet Adviser and members of academic staff • Find out about clubs and societies www.abdn.ac.uk/sras

  36. Clubs, Societies & Sport • Over 100 societies and 50 sports clubs • Sublime to ridiculous • Learn new things • Teams & Competitions • Meet people from other universities www.abdn.ac.uk/sras

  37. Social Life • Student friendly city • Charities’ Campaign • Debater • Gaudie • Aberdeen Student Radio www.abdn.ac.uk/sras

  38. Further Information For further information contact: Student Recruitment and Admissions Service T: 01224 272090 / 91 E: sras@abdn.ac.uk W: www.abdn.ac.uk/sras www.abdn.ac.uk/sras

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