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Choosing a University and a Course

Choosing a University and a Course. Steve Williams, Andy Sherlaw , Kirsty Hutchinson and Michael Knott. Intro Song. What is Higher Education?. Programme of study at a higher level than A Level 3 year eg . BA, BSc also 2 year Foundation Degrees 4 year Masters courses and others

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Choosing a University and a Course

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  1. Choosing a University and a Course Steve Williams, Andy Sherlaw, Kirsty Hutchinson and Michael Knott Intro Song

  2. What is Higher Education? Programme of study at a higher level than A Level • 3 year eg. BA, BSc also • 2 year Foundation Degrees • 4 year Masters courses and others You can study at University, Colleges of Higher Education or Further Education Colleges.

  3. Choosing the Right Course • 300 Universities / Higher Education Institutions • Over 50,000 courses available in Higher Education • Do you choose to study… A course which you are studying at AS/A2? A vocational course? A completely new course?

  4. Most Popular Destinations Listed here are the most popular university destinations for Year 13 students in 2011:- • Northumbria University 43 applicants • Leeds Metropolitan University 23 applicants • Newcastle University 17 applicants • Sunderland University 10 applicants • Sheffield Hallam University 7 applicants • Durham University 6 applicants • Sheffield University 6 applicants • Hull University 5 applicants • Leeds University 5 applicants • York University 5 applicants • York St John University 5 applicants Over 230 students have applied to University this year.

  5. InternetSecurity WineStudies Physics EnglishLiterature SoilScience Engineering Midwifery Mathematics Psychology Drama Law Chemistry ComputerScience Medicine Accountancy

  6. Types of Course • Single Honours • Joint Honours • Combined Honours • Foundation Degrees / HNDs • Sandwich Course - thick or thin

  7. Other considerations -Course Structure • Compulsory vs optional modules. • Course Assessment. • Professional Accreditation.

  8. Other considerations –Types ofUniversity • Campus University • City Centre University • Collegiate University • Traditional or Progressive? • Old or New? • Large or Small?

  9. Useful Websites

  10. www.ucas.com

  11. www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk

  12. www.bestcourse4me.com/

  13. Other Sources of Information • University websites, videos, CD-ROMS • Visit Days / Open Days / Taster Sessions • Parents / Friends / Teachers

  14. Number of Choices • Students choose up to 5 courses • Students start receiving offers from October to March • Students choose two courses to hold One FIRM Choice One INSURANCE Choice

  15. What do you think are common problems with students’ applications to University?

  16. What do you think are common problems with students’ applications to University?

  17. Avoiding the Problems • Check UCAS website and University Prospectuses. • Draw up a shortlist of Universities. • Contact Universities. • Visit Universities. • Look at Independent Guides e.g. Times Guide, Hotcourses & Heap’s Guide. • Be realistic!

  18. Location, Location, Location • Accommodation Catered / Self catering halls? Private accommodation? Cost? Distance from University? • Distance from Home • Social Life - it’s not all work!!! • The feel of a place

  19. Methods of Selection • UCAS form only or UCAS form and… • Interviews • Group Discussions • Examples of work • Additional Testing LNAT, UKCAT

  20. How we deliver support and guidance Students have already completed sessions covering:- • Post 18 Opportunities • “What career is for me?” and CareerSoft • Personal Skills identification • Does University Pay? • Which degree and university should I pick via a large range of useful websites • The PARTNERS scheme via assembly • Useful resources in the library • Taking a GAP year

  21. How we deliver support and guidance The following sessions are yet to come … • Higher Education Evening • Finance and University • Careers Day • Writing a successful Personal Statement • Online Applications • Improving Interview technique – General Studies / Critical Thinking / Discussion Group • Accepting and Rejecting Offers

  22. How we deliver support and guidance Further support is offered through … • Personal Statement support sessions. • Connexions. • Mock Interviews. • General Studies and Critical Thinking courses.

  23. KEY DATES September 2012 • UCAS start to accept University Applications 15th October 2012 • UCAS deadline for Oxbridge, Dentistry, Medicine and Veterinary Science 15th January 2013 • UCAS Deadline for all other applications Mid March 2013 • Most students will have received all of their offers (offers start from October or earlier) • Students select two offers to hold (Firm and Insurance)

  24. Support Is Always Available Steve Wilson Assistant Headteacher Steve Williams Head of Year 12 Andy Sherlaw Head of Year 13 Michael Knott Sixth Form Enrichment Co-ordinator Adam Rule Sixth Form Guidance Tutor Faye Robinson Sixth Form Guidance Tutor Clare Laidler Sixth Form Guidance Tutor Kirsty Hutchinson Sixth Form Guidance and Support Assistant Sharon Armstrong Pastoral Administrator Helen Davison Sixth Form Administrator Sheila Scoffham Sixth Form Administrator

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