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How to choose and apply to the right University and course

Get expert guidance on how to choose and apply to the right university and course. Learn about important deadlines, UCAS form requirements, personal statements, and more. Discover relevant keywords and tips for making informed decisions. Available in English language.

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How to choose and apply to the right University and course

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  1. How to choose and apply to the right University and course Rob Rattray

  2. Terminology • Russell Group • Conservatoires • Research Intensive • Post-92/ New • Newer • Private • F.E. Colleges • UCAS • Undergraduate/ Foundation • Integrated Masters • Sandwich • ERASMUS

  3. The UCAS form - deadlines • Music and some Conservatoires – 1st October • Oxbridge/ Medicine/ Veterinary Medicine/ Dentistry – 15th October • Majority of courses – 15th January • Final decisions from HEI’s – 2nd May • A level Results Day – 13thAugust

  4. The UCAS form • Personal details • Choices • Qualifications • Personal Statement • Reference

  5. Choices • 5 options • 50,000 different undergraduate degrees • 395 institutions • Grades/ Points • Courses – BA/BSc/BMus/BEng/MSc/MEng • Accreditation - BPS

  6. Grades and Points

  7. Choosing… • Location • Size • Cohort • League tables • TEF • Research • Deferred entry • Modern Culture • Media Studies • Comfortable Subjects • Uncertainty of choices

  8. Non-traditional/ Vocational • Computer Forensics and Security • Landscape Architecture and Design • Broadcast Engineering • Project Management • Retail Management • Events Management • Speech and Language Therapy • Audio-Engineering

  9. Personal Statement • Why do you want to do this course? • How have you selected these courses? • What do you hope to gain from this course? • Do you have career aspirations? • Do you have the relevant experience? • What are your interests? • What makes you interesting? • Volunteering • Work experience • Hobbies

  10. The university response • Unconditional • Conditional – grades/ interview/audition • Unsuccessful • Extra

  11. The applicant response • Firm • Insurance • Decline

  12. The Mantlepiece factor • X factor vs Meh factor • Teenage ‘tropes’ • Do attend open days • Spend time with support services • Explore accommodation options from Year 2 onwards..... • Do not go on holiday on Post-18 results day • Manage drop out ‘hot spots’ • Work on life skills and budgeting • The Study Skills Handbook – Dr Stella Cottrell • (Palgrave Study Skills)

  13. R.Rattray@leedsbeckett.ac.uk

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