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Why go to University

Why go to University. Why go to University. 1 Why go to University. Academic benefits Improve career prospects Gain independence Student life. 1. 2. Study what you enjoy over 35,000 courses available Research-led teaching world experts in their field

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Why go to University

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  1. Why go to University

  2. Why go to University 1 Why go to University Academic benefits Improve career prospects Gain independence Student life 1

  3. 2 Study what you enjoy • over 35,000 courses available Research-led teaching • world experts in their field Variety of learning methods and assessments Help and support available throughout your time at university Learn transferable skills • interpersonal; verbal and written communication; presentation; organisation and time management; commitment; ability to use initiative 2 Academic Benefits Academic Benefits

  4. Course Options 3 Course Options Single subject History, Law, Art, Geography Combined subjects (joint honours) English Literature and Philosophy Year abroad or in industry Law with American Law Part-time study 5-7 years (Biochemistry, 6 years) Foundation Year Humanities Foundation Year, Applied Computer Science Awarded BSc or BA usually, or LLB, MBBS, BEd, BEng, MSci, MMath 3

  5. 3 3 Course Options Course Options Geological Hazards Golf Management Glass Ballistic Engineering Perfumery Naval Architecture Physiotherapy Ethical Hacking & Countermeasures Bovine Management Scriptwriting & Performance Experimental Psychology Space Science & Robotics

  6. 4 4 UEA Courses UEA Courses Faculty of Science Faculty of Arts and Humanities Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences Faculty of Social Science Biology Chemistry Computing Science Engineering Environmental Science Mathematics Natural Sciences Pharmacy American Studies Film, Television and Media History Language + Communication Literature, Drama and Creative Writing Philosophy Political, Social and International Studies Art History Norwich Medical School Physiotherapy Occupational Therapy Speech and Language Therapy Operating Department Practice Nursing Midwifery Economics Education and Lifelong Learning International Development Law Norwich Business School Social Work Psychology International Business Management (London)

  7. 5 Higher employment rate than non graduates – lots of career support 80% of graduate jobs do not require a specific subject Some careers such as medicine and architecture require degrees Average starting salary is £26,500 Being a graduate means you can enter at a higher level and go further and earn more in your career It is estimated that over a lifetime the average graduate would have earned almost 50% more than the average non-graduate 5 Improved career prospects Improved career prospects

  8. Home or Away? 6 Home or Away? Choose what’s right for you There are advantages and disadvantages of both. 6

  9. Home or Away? 6 Home or Away? Halls of residence Share with 6-12 people Most institutions offer en-suite accommodation Can be self-catered or catered (half board basis) Prices vary (£68-£111/week) 6

  10. Home or Away? 6 Home or Away? 6

  11. Home or Away? 6 Home or Away? 6

  12. Gain Independence 7 Gain Independence 7 Life at University Cooking for yourself Washing clothes Cleaning Food shopping Paying bills Gain confidence

  13. 8 New experiences activities and adventures Meet new people and visit new places Student life is about diversity, choice and fun! Take part in clubs and societies Some of the most enjoyable years of your life! Student campuses and surrounding areas cater for everything a student requires 8 Student Life Student Life

  14. Student Life 8 Student Life 8

  15. Student Life 8 Student Life 8

  16. Student Life 8 Student Life 8

  17. Student Life 8 Student Life 8

  18. Student Life 8 Student Life 8

  19. Student Life 7 Student Life 8 CLUBS Athletics, Ballet, Basketball, Cheerleading, Cricket, Fencing, Football, Ice Skating, Lacrosse, Mountain Biking, Netball, Pole Dancing, Rock Climbing, Rugby, Sailing, Sky-diving, Surf, Trampoline, Ultimate Frisbee, Waterpoloetc… SOCIETIES Anime, Art, Concrete, Circus, Dance Squad, Debating, Environmental, Film, Games, Glee, History, Jewish, International Students, Law, Livewire, Politics, Rock Gospel choir, Russian, Volunteers, etc…

  20. Can I afford it? 9 Can I afford it? 9 Repayable loans - available to everyone regardless of income Fees not paid up front or during course… you don’t have to find the money yourself Non-repayable help – grant, bursaries & scholarships Lots you can do – budget, part-time/holiday work

  21. Can I afford it? 9 Can I afford it? 9 Lots you can do Budget Part-time/holiday work Repayments linked to earnings Nothing below £21,000 9% of anything above £21,000 Anything not paid off after 30 years gets written off. Support for low income households or those with high grades

  22. 10 University is affordable Study more of what you enjoy Gain transferable skills Improve career prospects Gain life skills Opportunities to get involved in many different activities IT’S GOOD FUN! Most graduates look at their time studying saying it was the best 3/4 years of their life! 10 Summary Summary

  23. Find out more 11 Find out more 11 www.ucas.ac.uk www.push.co.uk www.prospects.ac.uk www.gov.uk/studentfinance

  24. @uniofeastanglia Overall Winner What Uni Student Choice Awards • Open Days 2014 • Saturday 21 June • Saturday 5 July • Saturday 13 September

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