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Y14 Induction - Careers Department

Y14 Induction - Careers Department. Head of Careers Mr J Davey. Higher Education. University Fees: NI Universities : £3,575 GB Universities: up to £9,000 Republic of Ireland Universities: €2,500 European Universities (UNICAS): Free > €2,500

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Y14 Induction - Careers Department

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  1. Y14 Induction - Careers Department Head of Careers Mr J Davey

  2. Higher Education University Fees: NI Universities : £3,575 GB Universities: up to £9,000 Republic of Ireland Universities: €2,500 European Universities (UNICAS): Free > €2,500 ------------------------------------------------------ College of Further and Higher Education: Belfast Metropolitan: £2,575

  3. Why Higher Education?

  4. Considering a STEM Career... Top 10 Recruiting Industries in NI 2012 … *IT *Engineering *Accountancy & Finance *Pharmaceutical & Science Public Sector *Manufacturing Sales *Banking, Financial Services & Insurance Secretarial & Administration *Construction & Architecture *7 out of 10 = STEM related

  5. Remember: STEM is not for everyone • You will do better in courses you enjoy • Consider studying Arts / Creative courses • Job satisfaction is important • You may be a long time in your chosen career so choose wisely!

  6. UCAS University and course research • UCAS website; • University prospectus / website; • Unistat

  7. Choose Suitable Courses You should consider: Your interests; Your academic strengths; What you enjoy studying; Your desired career path; Be realistic about entry requirements; A course with a lower entry requirement

  8. UCAS Registration • Before returning to school on the 4th September, all students MUST have: • Registered with UCAS using the buzzword: • KNOCKCAREERS10 • Completed the Personal Details, Education and Work sections on the UCAS application form • Started a first draft of a Personal Statement • UCAS Parent Guides are available in the Hall and online- www.ucas.com

  9. Key to writing Personal Statements • It is a process that will require several drafts. • It should be: • Short (47 lines or 4000 characters); • Concise and relevant; • Written in formal language; • Well structured using paragraphs; • Without errors in punctuation, spelling and grammar; • Strong in its opening and closing statements

  10. Writing Personal Statements • Word process and then paste into UCAS when complete • Seek parental help • Submit to your Careers teacher for further advice only after you have re-drafted a number of times • Be aware of similarity detection

  11. Why do Admissions Tutors reject applicants? • No evidence of ‘enthusiasm’ or ‘passion’ for the subject • Spelling mistakes • Repetition of words e.g. ‘interesting’ • Poor structure • No evidence of interest outside of the school curriculum • Lack of expansion on relevant areas • Broad statements, no specifics • Too much emphasis on hobbies with no links to courses

  12. Additional Advice • Make sure to keep your referee fully informed of your plans • Arrange post AS results appointment with your referee to discuss grades • Be realistic in your choice of courses • Be aware that some courses require Aptitude Tests • All payment to UCAS by credit card • Keep checking your e-mail for further information

  13. Key Dates and Deadlines • Open Days: • UU: Wednesday 11th September (Open Evening - 12th September) • QUB: Friday 13th September • St Mary’s: Tuesday 17th September • Higher Education Conference at Methodist College: • Evenings of Thursday 12th and Friday 13th September (by ticket only)

  14. Key Dates and Deadlines • School UCAS Deadlines: • Early applicants (Oxford, Cambridge, Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Medicine): 30th September 2013 • All other applicants: 25th October 2013 • UKCAT: • Registered before 20th September 2013 • Test completed by 4th October 2013

  15. Careers Advice Careers Staff will be in the Sports Hall for advice. Mr Davey Mr McKenna Ms Hughes Best wishes with your Year 14 studies!

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