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Why go on to Higher Education?

Why go on to Higher Education?. Marc Rothera Outreach & Recruitment Manager. Opportunities. Why Go?. Independence. Fun. How many?. Over 30,000!.

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Why go on to Higher Education?

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  1. Why go on to Higher Education? Marc Rothera Outreach & Recruitment Manager

  2. Opportunities Why Go? Independence Fun

  3. How many? Over 30,000! • Accountancy, Acoustics, Actuarial Science, Advertising, Aeronautics, Aesthetics, African Studies, Agriculture, Agroforestry, Air Conditioning, Akkadian, Amenity Management, Amharic Studies, Analytical Science, Anatomy, Ancient Civilisation, Anglo-Saxon, Animal Farming, Anthropology, Antique Restoration, Aquaculture, Arabic, Aramaic, Archaeology, Architecture, Area Studies, Art, Artificial Intelligence, Asset Management, Astronautics, Astronomy, Audio and Video Systems, Automotive Engineering, Avionics, Baking Technology, Ballet, Band Musicianship, Banking, Beauty Therapy, Biblical Studies, Biochemistry, Biodiversity, Biomedical Science, Biometry, Bookbinding, Botany, Brazilian Studies, Brewing and Distilling, British Sign Language Interpreting, Broadcasting, Building, Bulgarian, Burmese, Business, Byzantine Studies, Calligraphy, Canadian Studies, Caribbean Studies, Cartography, Catering Management, Ceramics, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Childhood Studies, Creative Music Technology…. What to study?

  4. Opportunities • Choose what you want to study • Choose where you study it • Develop your skills • Improve career options • Earn more

  5. Type Is it the right course for you? Structure Reputation

  6. Regional College? Modern University? Where to study? Traditional University?

  7. Big city? Location Rural? Close to home? Far away?

  8. The skills Employers love… Develop your skills • Specialised subject knowledge • Problem analysis and solving • Leadership and teamwork • Communication and Presentation • Planning and organisation • Working to a deadline • Managing pressure

  9. Independent learning Independence • Self-motivation • No-one telling you what to do • Learn to look after yourself • Financial awareness

  10. Looking after yourself

  11. People

  12. Clubs and Societies • Activities Students’ Union • Campaigning • Cultural • Food and Drink • Music • National • Political • Religious • Subject based • Sports • Weird and Wonderful • Or invent your own!

  13. Entertainment Students’ Union • Bar • Club nights • Gigs • Comedy • Visits and Holidays • Markets

  14. Other stuff… Students’ Union • NUS Discount Card • Campaigns and Protests • Radio • Television • Newspaper • Volunteering • Run for election

  15. Why go on to Higher Education? Opportunities Independence Subject choice Freedom Choose where you live Independent learning Get a qualification Learn to look after yourself Career and earning power Finance and budgeting Fun Meet new people Try new things

  16. UCAS Universities & Colleges Admissions Service Applying 5 Courses Choose Write a Personal Statement Reference Apply Online

  17. 1st September UCAS Apply available Applying 15th October Closing date for: Oxford/Cambridge, Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Medicine or Veterinary Science 15th January Closing date for all other courses Late applications process starts End of February UCAS Extra available End of June Late applications process closes UCAS Extra closes Mid August Clearing starts

  18. Next steps… Research Talk to friends and family Go to HE Fairs Open Days Information and Guidance services

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