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Information for Mature Students

Information for Mature Students. Deciding to go to University. Some facts about Mature Students. A ‘mature’ student is aged over 21 In recent years the number of mature students entering H.E. is increasing At Birmingham City University around 60% of students are classed as ‘mature’

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Information for Mature Students

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  1. Information for Mature Students Deciding to go to University

  2. Some facts about Mature Students • A ‘mature’ student is aged over 21 • In recent years the number of mature students entering H.E. is increasing • At Birmingham City University around 60% of students are classed as ‘mature’ • Mature students are welcomed to study at H.E. institutions

  3. Deciding to go to University • Why become a mature student? • Change career • Learn new skills • Study a subject of interest • Return to study after having a family • Loss of employment • No motivation at work • Need a new challenge

  4. Deciding to go to University • Any concerns? • Finances • Time management • Exams • Assessments • Stress • What if I can’t cope? • What will a typical timetable look like?

  5. Typical TimetableBA(Honours) English and Media(Full-time)

  6. Part-time Study • Benefits of part-time study • Same course and qualification as full-time study • Work while you study • Employers may contribute to your tuition fees • Same levels of student support and facilities • Study can fit in around family and work commitments • Potential to progress in your career • Large group of like-minded people

  7. Forms of Assessment • Assignments • Essays • Reports • Presentations • Placements • Exams • Group work • Practical assessment • Dissertation

  8. Support Available • Libraries • Personal Tutor • Centre for Academic Success • Taking notes • Preparing for exams • Research • Essay writing • Report writing • Presentations • Referencing • Time management • Student Services • Advice and guidance for issues relating to health and wellbeing, money, careers and childcare • Students’ Union • Dedicated Officer to look after mature students’ interests and activities

  9. Mature Students at University • Overall Benefits: • Life-long learning • Enhance skills and knowledge • Better career prospects • Commitment • Share life experiences • Gain qualifications • Achievement • Age is no barrier to learning!

  10. Further information and useful contacts • Birmingham City University Course Enquiries Team: • 0121 331 5595 www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/choices • UCAS: www.ucas.com • Student Finance England: 0845 300 5090 • NHS Grants: 0845 358 6655 • Social Work Bursaries: 0845 610 1122 • Teacher Training Bursaries: 0845 600 0991 • Child Tax Credits: 0845 300 3900 • If you are not resident in England: • Wales: 0845 602 8845 Northern Ireland: 0845 600 0662 • Scotland: 0845 111 1711 Other EU Countries: 01412 433 570

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