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Year 11 IAG session.

Year 11 IAG session. Aims: To understand what different qualifications mean To understand 6 th Form pathways To understand what you need for different courses/an intro to what Uni’s look for To have the opportunity to speak to a member of staff about your specific plan

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Year 11 IAG session.

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  1. Year 11 IAG session. Aims: • To understand what different qualifications mean • To understand 6th Form pathways • To understand what you need for different courses/an intro to what Uni’s look for • To have the opportunity to speak to a member of staff about your specific plan • To have some time to research your own options

  2. Different pathways Level 4 University or work related choices Level 3 GCE A levels BTEC Level 3 (Sport, Business, Health and Social Care, Leisure and Tourism) Sixth Form Level 2 GCSE A*-C BTEC Level 2 (Business, Art, H&S Care) Swakeleys Level 1 GCSE D-G BTEC Level 1 ‘Traditional’ route Vocational Route Majority examination 100% coursework assessed

  3. Pathways Pathways in 6th Form • 4 Pathways to ensure that all students achieve their potential • The Pathways are based on GCSE APS IMPORTANT: • All pathways are in negotiation with Mr Hull on interview and on recommendations from subject staff prior to that interview.

  4. Pathway 1 Pathway 1 Aimed at the A*/A grade students Yr 12 4 AS and General Studies Yr 13 4 A2 and EPQ Students will qualify for this pathway if they achieve APS (GCSE) of 6.4+

  5. Pathway 2 Pathway 2 Aimed at the A/B/C grade students Yr 12 4 AS and General Studies Yr 13 3 or 4 A2 Students will qualify for this pathway if they achieve APS (GCSE) of 5.8-6.39

  6. Pathway 3 Pathway 3 Aimed at the B/C/D grade students Yr 12 1 AS and 3 Level 3 qualifications Yr 13 1 A2 and 2 or 3 Level 3 qualifications Students will qualify for this pathway if they achieve APS (GCSE) of 5-5.79

  7. Pathway 4 Pathway 4 Aimed at the vocational students from KS4 A combination of Level 3 qualifications over the 2 years Students will qualify for this pathway if they achieve APS (GCSE) of 5 and below.

  8. THE RUSSELL GROUP: Oldest 24 Universities Eg : Birmingham expects 7A*s at GCSE (as well as top A levels) to do Medicine Eg: Imperial requires A* in Maths to do Computer Science Eg: Economics requires A* in A Level Maths (many Russell Group Uni’s) NB: if you want to do Law at Uni- you should NOT choose Law at A Level!! You need to research this carefully BEFORE selecting your A Levels.

  9. THE 1994 Group: Newer Univerisites established to promote excellence in research and teaching Many of these Unis will require AAA! NB: if you want to do Law at Uni- you should NOT choose Law at A Level!! You need to research this carefully BEFORE selecting your A Levels.

  10. Keep up to date & follow: @Swakeleysschool @swak6thform

  11. Pick a course from the drop down menu, then see the order of Uni’s for that course. http://www.theguardian.com/education/universityguide

  12. This is great to see the subjects available and then you can look into the requirements for various Uni’s.

  13. A great 2 min DVD on Apprenticeships and lots of other IAG for those interested.

  14. RESEARCH TIME! • Go to our website, 6th form page, then the Higher Education page. • Use each of the links: • UCAS • The Guardian • Apprenticeships • Find out more about your area of interest! • You will be looking for UNDERGRADUATE courses if searching Uni courses.

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