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A Parents’ Guide. Professor Dominic Houlihan Vice-Principal (Research & Commercialisation). www.abdn.ac.uk/sras. Making the Right Choices. Range of opportunities in Higher Education is enormous and exciting 40% of young people now progress from school to university

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  1. A Parents’ Guide Professor Dominic Houlihan Vice-Principal (Research & Commercialisation) www.abdn.ac.uk/sras

  2. Making the Right Choices • Range of opportunities in Higher Education is enormous and exciting • 40% of young people now progress from school to university • 50,000 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 four Nobel Prize winners • Around 14,000 students • 120 nationalities • Over 550 degree programmes • Research Intensive • Ranked 137th in the World www.abdn.ac.uk/sras

  5. The University at a Glance • 3 Colleges divided into the following disciplines: • Arts & Divinity • Social Sciences & Law • Medicine & 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 10 years • The Hub • Sports Centre • Matthew Hay Centre • Library www.abdn.ac.uk/sras

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

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

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

  11. 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

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

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

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

  15. Admissions Process Alison Clark Marketing Officer Student Recruitment and Admissions Service www.abdn.ac.uk/sras

  16. 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

  17. Admissions Process Ways to Accept Offers • (UF) Firmly accepted Unconditional offer (no insurance) • (CF) Firmly accepted Conditional offer • (CF+CI) Firmly accepted Conditional offer + a Conditional offer as Insurance • (CF+UI) Firmly accepted Conditional offer + an Unconditional Insurance offer www.abdn.ac.uk/sras

  18. Admissions Process When to Reply Last decision from University Reply Date 31 March 2008 6 May 2008 9 May 2008 6 June 2008 13 June 2008 7 July 2008 www.abdn.ac.uk/sras

  19. Admissions Process UCAS EXTRA • Applications to all degrees except BEd (Hons) Primary Education and Medicine • If all 5 choices used and no offers received • From 26th February 2008, will receive a letter if eligible • Application locked for 10 working days • Possible to make sequential applications • Can accept or decline, if decline can apply to next choice • Live up to and including 30th June 2008, then join Clearing www.abdn.ac.uk/sras

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

  21. Medicine Admissions Process www.abdn.ac.uk/medicine/prospective-students www.ukcat.ac.uk (for 2008 applicants onwards) 15 Oct 2007 Application to UCAS UNIVERSITIES Make Offers Conditional & Unconditional Some offers made from January, bulk by end March 2008 Based on 4 stage scoring system (A) Academic Scoring, (B) UCAS Form, (C) UK CAT Score (D) Interview www.abdn.ac.uk/sras

  22. Education Admissions Process Application to UCAS 15 Jan 2008 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

  23. 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

  24. BSc – 27th Feb • MA – 5th March • Engineering – • 27th February 08 and 19th March 08 • Law – 29th February and 7th March 08 • Open Door policy – tour campus and visit departments. Normally require 2 weeks notice Applicant Days & Visits www.abdn.ac.uk/sras

  25. Finance Apply on line at www.studentfinanceni.co.uk Contact your Education Library Board for more information www.abdn.ac.uk/sras

  26. Finance • Fees – Rest of UK • Variable tuition fees are charged at UK institutions outside of Scotland. Maximum £3145 per year, which nearly every institution charges. A fee loan can be taken out from the Student Loans Company to pay for this. • Standard tuition fees for other UK students studying in Scotland is £1,775 per year for all degree courses, with the exception of Medicine where the fee is £2,825 per year. www.abdn.ac.uk/sras

  27. Finance Student Support Maintenance Loans up to £4,625 per year A Maintenance Grant up to £2,835 per year Full grant available for household income of £25,000 or less. www.abdn.ac.uk/sras

  28. Student Loans / Grants www.abdn.ac.uk/sras

  29. Finance Additional Support • Hardship Funds • Supplementary Grants: • Special Support Grant – means tested • Disabled Student Allowance • Additional Support Grants (e.g. childcare) www.abdn.ac.uk/sras

  30. 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

  31. Finance University Accommodation • From £103.00 per week, catered • Additional food - £15 per week • Total £4,484 - 38 weeks • From £60.50 per week, self-catering • Additional food - £30 per week • Total £3,439 - 38 weeks www.abdn.ac.uk/sras

  32. Finance Private Accommodation • From £250 per month • Heating, lighting - say, £40 per month • Food - say, £100 per month • Total £4,680 - 12 months www.abdn.ac.uk/sras

  33. Accommodation • Guaranteed Accommodation • Brand new facilities for 2008 entry • Catered/ Self Catered • Wardens • Accommodation Office www.abdn.ac.uk/sras

  34. 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

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

  36. 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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