1 / 23

Coffee destinations May 20, 2011

Higher Education in the United Kingdom (UK). Coffee destinations May 20, 2011. Northern Ireland . Why the UK?. Excellent higher education system that is recognized and respected all over the world Upon entry students can specialize in a subject that interests them

nay
Download Presentation

Coffee destinations May 20, 2011

An Image/Link below is provided (as is) to download presentation Download Policy: Content on the Website is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use and may not be sold / licensed / shared on other websites without getting consent from its author. Content is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use only. Download presentation by click this link. While downloading, if for some reason you are not able to download a presentation, the publisher may have deleted the file from their server. During download, if you can't get a presentation, the file might be deleted by the publisher.

E N D

Presentation Transcript

  1. Higher Education in the United Kingdom (UK) Coffee destinations May 20, 2011

  2. Northern Ireland

  3. Why the UK? • Excellent higher education system that is recognized and respected all over the world • Upon entry students can specialize in a subject that interests them • Cost of higher education depends on status; international students can often work on a student visa • Great preparation for future success • Multicultural society with English-speaking cultures

  4. Choosing a subject and course to study can seem a daunting task. Deciding upon a course which will suit you requires plenty of research. Below are some points to consider before making that all-important decision. • The best way to decide what you would like to study is to ask yourself the following questions. • Which subjects interest me? • What are my talents? • What job would I like to do after attending university? • Which academic skills would I like to improve?

  5. Extremely important to find the right UK undergraduate course and institution for the student. • Things to think about when choosing a UK undergraduate course to suit your needs: What type of degree is it? • What are the entry requirements, specifically IB or non-IB, High School Diploma, SAT Scores? • What are the options with the subject? • Does it follow your chosen career path? • Is it a recognized qualification in your home country?

  6. Things to think about when Choosing: • Does it have the facilities you need? • Is it in the city or the countryside? • Is it on campus? • Is it close to UK friends/relatives? • Can you cover the course fees? • Is there any accommodation on offer? • Can you cover the cost of living?

  7. UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service) Website – Is the best place to begin the research process • Take the Stamford Test on UCAS Website for free • University Prospectuses • Open Days – UK version of college visit day • Taster Courses – A number of schools allow students to “taste” a course giving student chance to experience university environment • Higher Education League Tables found in British papers like The Guardian and Times • British Council Website -- http://www.britishcouncil.org/new/ • http://www.unistats.com

  8. University Websites Once students have found a university and a course that they are interested in, it is important that they look at the university itself. The website or prospectus will be able to tell the students about open days, a specific course content as well as about the assessment of the course.

  9. What is ? • The central application service to Universities in the UK. • UCAS does not make any decisions on the allocation of places. • UCAS Application deadline January 15th

  10. www.ucas.com

  11. Entry Requirements Bournemouth University – Sports Psychology Imperial College London - Biology

  12. The 10 Step Process • Potential applicant conducts research • Registers online with UCAS Apply • Completes form and processes payment • Academic reference added by WAB • WAB sends form electronically to UCAS • UCAS processes form and forwards to chosen universities • Universities submit decisions (offer or unsuccessful) • Applicant views decisions on Track • Applicant replies to offers on Track (Firm / Insurance) • Universities confirm places when results are released

  13. Complete form and processes payment What information will UCAS want from you: • Personal Details • Additional Information (ethnicity etc) • 5 Choices (Courses and Institutions) • Education (IB, High School Diploma, SAT) • Employment • Personal Statement

  14. Personal Statement The purpose of the personal statement is to tell the universities and colleges why you are applying for the course(s) you have chosen and why they should want you as a student. This statement helps universities and colleges to know more about you as a person. We will work closely with students on the personal statement.

  15. Personal Statement Plagiarism is taken seriously by all universities and if you are suspected of copying your personal statement then you run the risk of not being accepted by any of the universities.

  16. References Students ask one of their teachers to write their UCAS Reference. IB Predicted grades will also be entered at this stage for the examinations that will be taken in May 2012 • The reference will comment on the following • Suitability for the course chosen. • Proposed career plan - if they have one and suitability for this career. • Academic Performance. • Involvement in school community as it relates to proposed course of study.

  17. Types of Offers • Conditional offer • The university or college will offer you a place if you meet certain conditions, which are usually based on your exams. • Unconditional offer • You have met all the academic requirements and the university or college is happy to accept you.

  18. Oxbridge, Medicine, Dentistry or Veterinary Medicine, Dentistry or Veterinary Oxbridge Deadline for Applications = 15th October Oxford or Cambridge Check to see if required to submit essay, sit an entrance exam or attend an interview. • Deadline for applications = 15th October • Can only have 4 choices

  19. http://www.educationireland.ie/

  20. How can parents help? • With Research: • Asking questions about the courses. • Asking about the Universities themselves. • Keeping students realistic.

  21. Ms. Bernie Longboy (A-I) • Mr. Peter Hauet (J-M) • Ms. Aleka Bilan (N-T) • Ms Michelle Chow-Liu (U-Z)

More Related