choosing a university and a course
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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 - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Choosing a Choosing a University University
and a Courseand a CourseSteve Williams, Andy Sherlaw, Kirsty Steve Williams, Andy Sherlaw, Kirsty
Hutchinson and Michael KnottHutchinson and Michael Knott
Intro Song
What is Higher Education?What is Higher Education?
Programme of study at a higher level than A LevelProgramme of study at a higher level than A Level
3 year eg. BA, BSc3 year eg. BA, BScalso also 2 year Foundation Degrees2 year Foundation Degrees4 year Masters courses and others4 year Masters courses and others
You can study at University, Colleges of Higher You can study at University, Colleges of Higher Education or Further Education Colleges.Education or Further Education Colleges.
Choosing the Right CourseChoosing the Right Course 300 Universities / Higher Education Institutions300 Universities / Higher Education Institutions
Over 50,000 courses available in Higher EducationOver 50,000 courses available in Higher Education
Do you choose to study…Do you choose to study…
A course which you are studying at AS/A2?A course which you are studying at AS/A2?
A vocational course? A vocational course?
A completely new course?A completely new course?
Most Popular DestinationsMost Popular Destinations Listed here are the most popular university destinations for Year 13 Listed here are the most popular university destinations for Year 13
students in 2011:-students in 2011:-
Northumbria UniversityNorthumbria University 43 applicants43 applicants Leeds Metropolitan University Leeds Metropolitan University 23 applicants23 applicants Newcastle UniversityNewcastle University 17 applicants17 applicants Sunderland University Sunderland University 10 applicants10 applicants Sheffield Hallam UniversitySheffield Hallam University 7 applicants7 applicants Durham UniversityDurham University 6 applicants6 applicants Sheffield UniversitySheffield University 6 applicants6 applicants Hull UniversityHull University 5 applicants5 applicants Leeds UniversityLeeds University 5 applicants5 applicants York UniversityYork University 5 applicants5 applicants York St John UniversityYork St John University 5 applicants5 applicants
Over 230 students have applied to University this year.Over 230 students have applied to University this year.
English Literature
Physics
Midwifery Mathematics
Computer Science
Engineering
Law Drama Chemistry
Psychology
Medicine Accountancy
Soil Science
Wine Studies Internet Security
Types of CourseTypes of Course
Single HonoursSingle Honours
Joint HonoursJoint Honours
Combined HonoursCombined Honours
Foundation Degrees / HNDsFoundation Degrees / HNDs Sandwich Course - thick or thinSandwich Course - thick or thin
Other considerations -Other considerations -Course Structure Course Structure
Compulsory vs optional modules.Compulsory vs optional modules. Course Assessment.Course Assessment. Professional Accreditation.Professional Accreditation.
Other considerations –Other considerations –Types ofTypes of UniversityUniversity
Campus UniversityCampus University
City Centre UniversityCity Centre University
Collegiate UniversityCollegiate University
Traditional or Progressive?Traditional or Progressive?
Old or New?Old or New?
Large or Small?Large or Small?
Useful WebsitesUseful Websites
www.ucas.com
www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk
www.bestcourse4me.com/
www.push.co.uk/
www.thebigchoice.com
www.connexions-direct.com
www.careersoft.co.uk
www.prospects.ac.uk
www.hotcourses.com
www.ucas.com www.ucas.com
www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk
www.bestcourse4me.com/
Other Sources of InformationOther Sources of Information
University websites, videos, CD-ROMSUniversity websites, videos, CD-ROMS
Visit Days / Open Days / Taster SessionsVisit Days / Open Days / Taster Sessions
Parents / Friends / TeachersParents / Friends / Teachers
Number of ChoicesNumber of Choices
Students choose up to 5 coursesStudents choose up to 5 courses
Students start receiving offers from October Students start receiving offers from October to Marchto March
Students choose two courses to holdStudents choose two courses to hold
One One FIRMFIRM Choice Choice
One One INSURANCEINSURANCE Choice Choice
What do you think are common What do you think are common problems with students’ applications problems with students’ applications
to University?to University?NumberNumber Common ProblemCommon Problem
11
22
33
What do you think are common What do you think are common problems with students’ applications problems with students’ applications
to University?to University?NumberNumber Common ProblemCommon Problem
11 Getting offers only from Universities that Getting offers only from Universities that students do not want to go tostudents do not want to go to
22 Getting offers from Universities students Getting offers from Universities students have not visited.have not visited.
33 Students being rejected by all of their Students being rejected by all of their choiceschoices
Avoiding the ProblemsAvoiding the Problems Check UCAS website and University Prospectuses.Check UCAS website and University Prospectuses.
Draw up a shortlist of Universities. Draw up a shortlist of Universities.
Contact Universities.Contact Universities.
Visit Universities.Visit Universities.
Look at Independent Guides e.g. Times Guide, Look at Independent Guides e.g. Times Guide, Hotcourses & Heap’s Guide.Hotcourses & Heap’s Guide.
Be realistic!Be realistic!
Location, Location, LocationLocation, Location, Location AccommodationAccommodation Catered / Self catering halls?Catered / Self catering halls? Private accommodation?Private accommodation? Cost?Cost? Distance from University?Distance from University?
Distance from HomeDistance from Home
Social Life - it’s not all work!!!Social Life - it’s not all work!!!
The feel of a placeThe feel of a place
Methods of SelectionMethods of Selection
UCAS form only or UCAS form and…UCAS form only or UCAS form and…
InterviewsInterviews
Group DiscussionsGroup Discussions
Examples of workExamples of work
Additional Testing LNAT, UKCATAdditional Testing LNAT, UKCAT
How we deliver How we deliver support and guidancesupport and guidance
Students have already completed sessions Students have already completed sessions covering:-covering:-
Post 18 OpportunitiesPost 18 Opportunities ““What career is for me?” and CareerSoftWhat career is for me?” and CareerSoft Personal Skills identificationPersonal Skills identification Does University Pay?Does University Pay? Which degree and university should I pick via a large range Which degree and university should I pick via a large range
of useful websitesof useful websites The PARTNERS scheme via assemblyThe PARTNERS scheme via assembly Useful resources in the libraryUseful resources in the library Taking a GAP yearTaking a GAP year
How we deliver How we deliver support and guidancesupport and guidance
The following sessions are yet to come …The following sessions are yet to come …
Higher Education EveningHigher Education Evening Finance and UniversityFinance and University Careers DayCareers Day Writing a successful Personal StatementWriting a successful Personal Statement Online ApplicationsOnline Applications Improving Interview technique – General Studies / Improving Interview technique – General Studies /
Critical Thinking / Discussion GroupCritical Thinking / Discussion Group Accepting and Rejecting OffersAccepting and Rejecting Offers
How we deliver How we deliver support and guidancesupport and guidance
Further support is offered through …Further support is offered through …
Personal Statement support sessions.Personal Statement support sessions.
Connexions.Connexions.
Mock Interviews.Mock Interviews.
General Studies and Critical Thinking courses.General Studies and Critical Thinking courses.
KEY DATESKEY DATES
September 2012September 2012 UCAS start to accept University ApplicationsUCAS start to accept University Applications
1515thth October 2012 October 2012 UCAS deadline for Oxbridge, Dentistry, Medicine and UCAS deadline for Oxbridge, Dentistry, Medicine and
Veterinary ScienceVeterinary Science
1515thth January 2013 January 2013 UCAS Deadline for all other applicationsUCAS Deadline for all other applications
Mid March 2013Mid March 2013 Most students will have received all of their offers (offers start Most students will have received all of their offers (offers start
from October or earlier)from October or earlier) Students select two offers to hold (Firm and Insurance)Students select two offers to hold (Firm and Insurance)
September – October 2011
Each tutor completes a tutorial looking into options after Sixth Form including websites such as UCAS.co.uk
January 2012 Students are actively encouraged to research courses and Universities whilst conducting wider reading in their interested area.
January – June 2012
Tutorial tasks help students to make decisions on their next step. Students work on their personal statements aided by tutorial activities.
June – July 2012
Students attend University Open Days – in chosen establishments only!
July 2012 Tutor checks personal statement for the last time
August 2012 Personal statements and CVs to be handed in during Year 13 enrolment.
September-October 2012
Remainder of the form completed and checked by tutor. Interview to be arranged and completed with a Sixth form or Leadership team member.
December 10th 2012
Final interviews arranged before Christmas to guarantee applications will be sent.
January 15th 2013
Deadline for all applications to UCAS. Students can still apply after this date and it is up to Universities if they look at their forms.
Support Is Always AvailableSteve 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