• Leave full time education

• Enrol for Apprenticeships or a School Leavers’ Programme

• Possibly part-time or full time further education

• Take a Gap Year

• Apply for University

Jonathan Bridges Goldsmiths College, London University

Kirsty Taylor Bullers Wood Careers Adviser

Workshops in Sanderson:

• Conway Sa1

• RSM Sa2

• Ravensbourne College, London University Sa3

• Royal College of Pathology Sa4

• Gap 360 Sa6

• London Taster days • Sutton Trust and Oxbridge schemes • Goldsmiths Progression scheme• HE and Careers Talks• Careers Interviews (in school) • University Master Classes • Launch of the EPQ and MOOC• Unifrog registration • UCAS Convention 18 June • Next Step Conference 8 March • Oxbridge Conference in Epsom 27 March• Year 12 Parents' evening 28 April • End of Year examinations 13- 24 May • Personal statement workshop and UCAS registration 7 June• End of Year Reports with UCAS predicted grades 28 June• University Open Days Summer and Autumn term• Deadline for UCAS Applications - October 2019• Deadline for Art/Media Foundation courses - December 2019

http://www.apprenticeships.org.uk/http://unistats.direct.gov.uk/

http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/st

udents/student-loans-tuition-fees-

changes

http://www.coa.co.uk/programmes-and-aptitude-tests/centigrade

http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/

https://www.futurelearn.com

http://www.whatuni.com/degrees/university-

application-ucas/open-days/open-days.html

http://www.notgoingtouni.co.uk/

http://www.theguardian.com/education/universityguide

http://www.thesundaytimes.co.uk/sto/University_Guide

http://www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk/

Explore how interests lead to different education and training pathways. See what steps need to be ticked off to stand the best chance of application success. Study expert guides explaining how to navigate each step in the application process. Use MOOCs to try out different subject areas.

One place to collaboratively draft all the materials needed for applications - from the Common App Essay to UK Personal Statements, from US Letters of Recommendation to UK References. Best-practice guidance, multi-teacher feedback, complete version histories.

Every opportunity in one place

Compare every US university, every university course in the UK, every undergraduate programme taught in English in Europe, as well as opportunities in Canada, Australia and New Zealand.

Compare every UK degree apprenticeship and School Leaver Programme, and every Oxbridge college and FE college course.

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https://www.ucas.com/undergraduate/applying-university/ucas-undergraduate-advice-parents-and-guardians

https://www.ucasdigital.com/widgets/parents_tool/index.html#/home

• Students complete online the UCAS form that contains 4 vital pieces of information:

• Personal details (DOB, address, GCSE results etc.) All grades have to be declared

• 5 choices of university

• A personal statement

• An academic school reference

University of BirminghamUniversity of BristolUniversity of CambridgeCardiff UniversityDurham UniversityUniversity of EdinburghUniversity of ExeterUniversity of GlasgowImperial College LondonKing's College LondonUniversity of LeedsUniversity of Liverpool

London School of Economics & Political ScienceUniversity of ManchesterNewcastle UniversityUniversity of NottinghamUniversity of OxfordQueen Mary’s University of LondonQueen's University BelfastUniversity of SheffieldUniversity of SouthamptonUniversity College LondonUniversity of WarwickUniversity of York

The Russell Group

http://unistats.direct.gov.uk/ https://russellgroup.ac.uk/news/informed-choices-relaunch/

Published 28 June UCAS/careers predicted grades are generated centrally, we usetarget grades and raise if current performance and mock gradesare higher.

SUMMER HOLIDAY WORK!

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https://nrich.maths.org/

https://isaacphysics.org/

https://www.jstor.org

https://www.futurelearn.com/

Everything you need to know about university*

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–Higher Education Landscape

–University? Is it for me?!

–How on earth do I choose?

Higher Education Landscape

–Expansion of Higher Education

–Raise in fees

–Mental Health

Goldsmiths, University of London | Everything you need to know about university

….but still people go to university (27.9 per cent of the 18 year old population)

University

Personal challenge

Focus on a favourite subject

An unforgettable experience

Access to leading experts in field of interest

Essential preparation for a particular career

Time to decide what to do

Transferable skills

Improved job prospects

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….don't worry have time to make up your mind

How on earth do I choose?

180+ Universities

Over 37,000 courses

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5 choices for UCAS

1 place to study

To:From:

Applying to University

1st September

UCAS Apply available

15th October

Closing date for: Oxford/Cambridge, Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Medicine or Veterinary Science

15th January

Closing date for all other courses

End of February

UCAS Extra available

End of June

Late applications process closes

UCAS Extra closes

Mid August

Clearing starts

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Courses

Accountancy, Acoustics,

Actuarial Science,

Advertising,

Aeronautics,

Aesthetics,

African Studies,

Archaeology, Architecture, Art, Artificial Intelligence, Asset Management, Astronautics, Astronomy, Audio and Video Systems, Automotive Engineering, Avionics, Baking Technology, Ballet,

Brewing and Distilling, British Sign Language Interpreting, Broadcasting, Building, Bulgarian, Business, Byzantine Studies, Calligraphy, Canadian Studies,

Narrowing Down

–Course content

–Entry Requirements

–Reputation and Ranking

–Industry Connections

–Study Abroad

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Where to study

–Local college

–Modern University

–Traditional University

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Location

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–Big City

–Somewhere quieter

–Across the world

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Research

UCAS Fairs

University prospectuses

Talk to friends, family, teachers, careers advisors

The Internet- University websites

- UCAS website

- External websites (e.g. The Student Room, Times Higher Education, Guardian University Guide)

Goldsmiths, University of London | Everything you need to know about university

What to do now….NOW

–Discuss ‘is university for me’

–Start to research

LATER

–Visit universities, go to:Taster lecturesSummer SchoolsOpen Days

–Look at student finance

–Draft a Personal Statement

Try not to forget all of what ‘that guy’ said….

Goldsmiths, University of London | Everything you need to know about university

Applying to University

1st September

UCAS Apply available

15th October

Closing date for: Oxford/Cambridge, Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Medicine or Veterinary Science

15th January

Closing date for all other courses

Goldsmiths, University of London | Everything you need to know about university

Applying to University

– Apply Online

– Choose 5 course

– Reference

– Write a Personal Statement

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Your personal statement

What is it?

A chance for you to explain why you are a good applicant, and why a university should accept you.

Why is it important?

Most courses and universities don’t interview, and make an offer based on your personal statement and grades.

Goldsmiths, University of London | Everything you need to know about university

What should it look like?

It is a formal application

4,000 characters / 47 lines

Paragraphs are important

Spelling, grammar and punctuation should be perfect

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The Application Process

Once a University receives your application, they may:

–Invite for interview / audition

–Conditional Offer

–Unconditional Offer

–Reject

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The Application Process

Once you have received replies from all of your choices, you can:

–Accept as first choice

–Accept as insurance choice

–Reject

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The Application Process

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What if…

You do not get any offers?

You do not get the grades for your firm or insurance choice?

You do better than expected?

UCAS Extra

Clearing

Adjustment

Thank yougold.ac.uk

j.bridges@gold.ac.uk

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Personal Statements

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–4,000 characters /47 lines

–Spelling, grammar and punctuation should be perfect --including paragraphs

–No bold, italics, underlining, or föŘéîğŋ characters

Summer at University?

Creative Summer Schools Non-Residential

9 - 13 July 2017: Fine Art, Media, Music and Theatre and Performance

Goldsmiths Summer SchoolsResidential or daily places

3 – 6 July: Anthropology, Journalism, Marketing, Economics and Entrepreneurship, and Visual Cultures

10 – 13 July: Computing, English, History, and Psychology

Goldsmiths, University of London | Summer Schools 2018

Apply Now

Visit: explore.gold/summerschools18

Deadline: Tuesday 17th April

Goldsmiths, University of London | Summer Schools 2018

Summer at University?

Attending one of our free summer schools will give you a valuable taste of the subject you’d like of study and an insight into life as an undergraduate student.

- Its free, everyone can apply

- Explore your subject

- Experience university accommodation and social activities

- Boosts your UCAS application

- Meet and make friends with similar interests

Goldsmiths, University of London | Summer Schools 2018

What options are available?

Take a gap year

Work experience Employment

Sponsored Degrees

Higher & Degree Apprenticeships

•construction, planning and the built environment•agriculture, horticulture and animal care•arts, media and publishing•business, administration and law•engineering and manufacturing technologies•education and training•information and communication technology•science and mathematics•retail and commercial enterprise•health, public services and care

There are over 40 higher/degree apprenticeship frameworks in the following industries:

How do Degree & Higher apprenticeships work?

• Mixture of on the job training and study

• No tuition fees and earn a wage

• Degree apprenticeships – university fees paid for via the Apprenticeship Levy or by the employer (who can then claim it back from the Gov).

• Higher apprenticeships – professional qualifications are paid for by employer and can lead on to degree qualifications

• Average wage of Higher apprenticeship - £11.63 an hour –some have starting salary of up to £25000!

What’s on offer – Higher Apprenticeships

What’s on offer – Degree Apprenticeships

Reasons to choose apprenticeships

• 83% of employers think that their school leaver intake will surpass their graduate intake by 2021 (AllAboutSchoolLeavers 2017)

• Apprenticeship and school leaver recruitment was 50% higher in 2017 (Guardian Careers) BT, for example tripled recruitment from 350 to 1100 in 2018

• Apprenticeship vacancies grew by 19% in 2017 (Institute of Student Employers 2017)

• Pledge by Government to create 3 million apprenticeship opportunities by 2020

• 15% predicted growth of degree apprenticeships on offer by employers who currently offer them (Institute of Student Employers 2017)

• New apprenticeships being developed – police, social work and physiotherapy, are some of the new career areas on offer from Sept 2019

Interested in apprenticeships?

• Act now! Start to research companies you are interested in

• Create an action plan – which companies are you going to apply to? When are their deadlines?

• Follow companies on social media to be given updates on job opportunities

• Keep track of applications – heard back yet? Offered interview? Rejected?

• Prepare for interviews/selection days – what do you understand about the company and job you are applying for?

• Keep track of universities – many are advertising higher and degree apprenticeships too.

Universities offering degree apprenticeships

• Anglia Ruskin University

• Aston University

• Birmingham City University

• BPP University

• Blackpool College

• Buckinghamshire New University

• Chichester University

• Coventry University

• Harper Adams University

• Leeds Beckett University

• Liverpool John Moores University

• Loughborough University

• Manchester Metropolitan University

• Middlesex University

• Nottingham Trent University

• Open University

• Queen Mary University of London

• Ravensborne College

• Sheffield Hallam University

• Staffordshire University

• Teeside University

• University of Central Lancashire

• University of Chester

• University of Cumbria

• University of Derby

• University of East London

• University of Essex

• University of Greenwich

• University of Gloucester

• University of Hertfordshire

• University of Kent

• University of Northumbria

• University of Portsmouth

• University of Roehampton

• University of Salford

• University of Sheffield

• University of Sunderland

• University of the West of England

• University of West London

• University of Winchester

• University of Wolverhampton

Sponsored Degrees

• Slightly different to degree apprenticeships/school leaving schemes

• Employers can offer to pay for tuition fees OR pay you a bursary to help with your studies

• You could be offered paid employment or placement during summer

• Employers can offer you long term placements if you are studying a sandwich degree

• You could gain support you with your studies e.g mentoring

• Employers can make you a graduate job offer

Sponsored Degrees

Not sure? What else can you do?

Gap Year• Volunteering – Conservation, Caring/medical, Teaching,

Outdoor education and camps• Expedition (e.g. Sailing, Trekking, Skiing)• Paid work – Home & abroad• Courses and cultural exchanges e.g. sport, drama,

cookery

Volunteering/Work Experience• Allows you to explore different job areas• Great way of boosting your CV• Could lead to a paid job

Advantages:

• Become better prepared for the world of work or university

• Could earn money before entering university or employment

• Chance to experience life away from home

• Opportunity to help others

• Fantastic work experience employers find valuable

• Pick up new skills and become more confident

• Maybe last chance to have long holiday before going into work or further study

Disadvantages:

• Can be costly – especially travelling abroad or being part of an organised gap

year

• If you are not organised you could spend your time doing nothing – not great for

your CV or uni application!

• If you haven’t deferred a university offer you could risk losing it or might not go

to university.

• Friends may have moved on and you could be a year behind them.

Gap Year/Volunteering Pros and Cons

Not sure about apprenticeships, but want to find a job?

Get your job search skills up to scratch!

CV and cover letter-

is it up to date and relevant to what your

looking for – Tailor each CV to each job

Plan your job search-

have bookmarks/list of relevant websites. Sign up

to job alerts. Linked In, Instagram & Twitter

If you have not got enough work

experience/employment why not volunteer

companies greatly value this

Stay positive- do not give up if you are not

successful try something different e.g. a video

c.v./cold calling. Looking for work is a full time

job!

Networking/contacts-

Attend any events and also speak to as many people possible. Remember not all jobs are advertised!

Make and appointment with the careers adviser in school – Kirsty

Taylor – make an appt through Mrs Gibberd. Drop in sessions at

T6 Tues and Wed lunchtimes.

Use some of the many useful websites available for help and

advice – there are even websites where you can chat online:

www.nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk

www.allaboutschoolleavers.co.uk

www.ratemyapprenticeship.co.uk

www.notgoingtouni.co.uk

www.icould.com

www.gapyearadvice.org.uk

www.volunteering.org.uk

www.do-it.org.uk

November 15th and 16th – Skills London at the London Excel:

www.skillslondon2019.co.uk

Loads of employers, training companies and information!

Further help and information

Where to look for opportunitieswww.apprenticeships.gov.uk www.getmyfirstjob.co.uk www.milkround.com, www.ratemyapprenticeship.co.uk

– Advanced and Higher apprenticeships in lots of different industries

www.thebigchoice.com Student and Graduate jobs

http://jobs.guardian.co.uk/ Jobs and other employment help and advice

www.kaplanapprenticeships.co.uk Business and accountancy apprenticeships

www.fusionpeopletraining.com Business Apprenticeships

www.cgi-group.co.uk Sponsored degree programme and apprenticeships in business and technology

www.abpicareers.org.uk Pharmaceutical industry

www.creativepioneers.co.uk Apprenticeships in Advertising, PR, Marketing and Media

www.techcitystars.co.uk – Media and IT apprenticeships

www.fashioncapital.co.uk – Fashion apprenticeships – from design to ecommerce

www.careermap.co.uk – interactive map showing varied current apprenticeships

www.directions.org.uk – advertises lots of apprenticeships/school leaver schemes with companies such and

Lloyds, Aon, HSBC, Barclays, Deloitte, JPMorgan, Santander, BDO, SBG, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Baker

Tilly, Nationwide

www.bbc.co.uk/careers/trainee-schemes - Lots of information on apprenticeships in journalism (particularly radio

journalism), TV production etc

www.jobs.sky.com/starting-out/apprenticeships-opportunites - Apprenticeships in creative media, marketing,

technology, engineering and customer service

www.gov.uk/civil-service-apprenticeships - Various opportunities in a range of government departments

www.mygasandoilcareer.com – Mechanical, engineering, electrical and processing apprenticeships in the gas and

oil industries

www.itvjobs.com/working-here/apprenticeships - Apprenticeships in creative and digital media and business &

admin

www.rollsroyce.com/careers - Specialist scientific apprenticeships and school leaver schemes.

www.hospitalityguild.co.uk – Hospitality apprenticeships

www.ey.com/UK/en/Careers – Ernst and Young school leaver scheme offering wide range of careers

www.thalesgroup.com/brightfutures - Transportation apprenticeships

There are also lots of practical, hands-on apprenticeships out there such as childcare, hairdressing, electrical,

plumbing, craft occupations – use www.apprenticeships.gov.uk to find out more.