Oakgrove Integrated College Oakgrove Integrated College Year 12 Choices Meeting for Students & Parents 27th March, 2017 Oakgrove Integrated College A Specialist UNICEF Rights Respecting School

Oakgrove Integrated College Yr 12 Careers Programme Labour Market Information (LMI) STEM What Employers Want Curriculum Vitae (CV) Job Applications Interview Skills Post 16 Options Personal Career Plan Oakgrove Integrated College A Specialist UNICEF Rights Respecting School

Oakgrove Integrated College Post 16 Options Employment Further training eg ‘Training For Success’ Apprenticeships NWRC Start a Business / Entrepreneurship Oakgrove College University Oakgrove Integrated College A Specialist UNICEF Rights Respecting School

Oakgrove Integrated College Vocational Options Further training eg ‘Training For Success’, – various training organisations Apprenticeships – NIE, ICE, BT etc. www.nidirect.gov.uk/apprenticeshipsni NWRC – www.nwrc.ac.uk Starting a Business / Entrepreneurship – www.investni.com Oakgrove Integrated College A Specialist UNICEF Rights Respecting School

A-Levels and University Statistics show that the more qualifications you have the better chance you have of being employed The higher the qualification, the better your salary will be Only choose A-Levels and University as an option if you are suited to it University is expensive – Average Student Debt - £25000 N.Ireland, £20000 RoI & £30-40000 Engand, Scotland & Wales Oakgrove Integrated College A Specialist UNICEF Rights Respecting School

Oakgrove Integrated College How To Choose Subjects Choose subjects because you: are good at it, you like it or find it interesting need it or it’s useful for your future career think you will do well in it and your teachers think it is a suitable choice for you like the method of assessment and teaching Oakgrove Integrated College A Specialist UNICEF Rights Respecting School

How Not To Choose Subjects Don’t choose subjects because: your friends are doing it you think you should do it – even if you don’t want to (STEM) you can’t think of anything else to choose you think it will be easy but you haven’t found out about it you really like the teacher who teaches it Oakgrove Integrated College A Specialist UNICEF Rights Respecting School

University Information Research university courses and subject/grades required www.ucas.com - Course Search Universities will make offers to students using grades eg BBB or points 120pts (A*=56, A=48, B=40, C=32, D=24, E=16) Most university courses require at least 3 A-Levels or equivalent qualifications Oakgrove Integrated College A Specialist UNICEF Rights Respecting School

Oakgrove Integrated College Useful Websites www.careersserviceni.com www.foylelc.com www.ucas.com www.cao.ie www.ulster.ac.uk www.qub.ac.uk www.nwrc.ac.uk www.nidirect.gov.uk/apprenticeshipsni www.investni.com Oakgrove Integrated College A Specialist UNICEF Rights Respecting School

Oakgrove Integrated College Careers Service NI Careers Advisors for Oakgrove Kathryn McCallion 1st Floor, Richmond Chambers, The Diamond, BT48 6HN 028 71272800 www.careersserviceni.com Richmondchambers.cs@delni.gov.uk Oakgrove Integrated College A Specialist UNICEF Rights Respecting School

Oakgrove Integrated College A Specialist UNICEF Rights Respecting School

Oakgrove Integrated College A Specialist UNICEF Rights Respecting School

Oakgrove Integrated College A Specialist UNICEF Rights Respecting School

Oakgrove Integrated College A Specialist UNICEF Rights Respecting School

Oakgrove Integrated College A Specialist UNICEF Rights Respecting School

Oakgrove Integrated College A Specialist UNICEF Rights Respecting School

Oakgrove Integrated College A Specialist UNICEF Rights Respecting School

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Advice to potential students Strong need for employability skills such as: team working; good communication; people management; problem solving, critical/objective thinking, initiative, commercial acumen. Young people should study in an area for which they have a passion. If oversupplied subject area then need to excel (e.g. in general a 2:2 in Engineering is likely to be more sought after than a 2:2 in Social Studies) Oakgrove Integrated College A Specialist UNICEF Rights Respecting School

University Course Requirements The following is a summary of the A-Level subjects that university courses generally require. This is a brief summary only and we recommend that each pupil conducts their own research of university courses and the A-Level subjects they require. Also, some courses require certain GCSE subjects and entrance requirements vary between universities so thorough research is required. Oakgrove Integrated College A Specialist UNICEF Rights Respecting School

University Course Requirements This can be done by using the UCAS Search tool (www.ucas.com). If you have a particular career in mind, make sure you know what subjects that course requires and that you will do well in these subjects. If you are unlikely to do well in subjects that are required, then you may need to find an alternative route to that career or re-think the career you have chosen. Oakgrove Integrated College A Specialist UNICEF Rights Respecting School

University Course Requirements Accountancy – Mathematics normal asked for. Aeronautical Engineering – Mathematics and Physics are commonly asked for. Other subjects asked for may include Science, Computing and Technology Agriculture – a scientific background is required. Usually Chemistry or Biology. Similar subjects are required for Botany, Horticulture, Ecology etc. Anatomy / Physiology / Genetics – some require 3 science subjects while others require 2 science subjects and Mathematics Archaeology – most courses don’t require any specific subjects but each university varies Oakgrove Integrated College A Specialist UNICEF Rights Respecting School

University Course Requirements Architecture – some courses specify Mathematics and/or Physics. Other useful subjects include Geography, Technology, Art and Computing Biochemistry / Biotechnology – 3 Science subjects or 2 science subjects and Mathematics are often required. Chemistry is the preferred science. Biology – Biology is required, often along with Chemistry. Some accept Physics and/or Mathematics with Biology. Building / Construction – some courses ask for Mathematics and/or Physics although most don’t specify. Technology, Computing and Geography are also useful. Oakgrove Integrated College A Specialist UNICEF Rights Respecting School

University Course Requirements Business and Management – these courses are often studied in combination with other subjects eg. Languages, Law, etc. which will determine the subjects required for the course. Chemical Engineering – Mathematics and Chemistry are preferred, along with either Physics or Biology. Cinema / Film – a few courses specify subjects but these vary. Useful subjects may include Art & Design, English Literature, Languages and Music along with evidence of creative, artistic and performing skills. Civil Engineering – Mathematics is essential, often along with Physics. Technology & Design and Geography are sometimes useful.

University Course Requirements Computing – ICT often required. Courses linked to engineering often specify Mathematics and/or Physics. Dentistry – Chemistry is essential along with 2 other science subjects or 1 science plus Mathematics. Entry requirements are high for these courses. Economics – Mathematics and Business Studies are useful but not essential. Education – GCSE English Language and Mathematics are essential. Teacher training courses are available in most subject areas. Most Scottish universities require GCSE English Language, English Literature and Mathematics. Oakgrove Integrated College A Specialist UNICEF Rights Respecting School

University Course Requirements Electrical Engineering – Mathematics and Physics often required. Some accept Mathematics and 1 science. Technology & Design is also useful. Environmental Studies – sometimes 2 science subjects are required with Biology and Chemistry most commonly asked for. Geography is also useful as a supporting subject. Financial Management - no subjects are essential but Mathematics is useful along with Business Studies. Courses are often studied in combination with Languages, Marketing or Law. Oakgrove Integrated College A Specialist UNICEF Rights Respecting School

University Course Requirements Food Science / Nutrition – 1 science required, Chemistry preferred. Some Nutrition courses specify Biology and Chemistry. Home Economics also useful. Health Care / Radiography / Biomedical Science – scientific background is required with 2 science subjects asked for. Law – no subjects are specified unless Law is studied with another subject. Law courses require considerable reading and analysis of text, summarising, report writing, discussion etc. Subjects such as English, History, Languages and RE may provide a suitable background. Oakgrove Integrated College A Specialist UNICEF Rights Respecting School

University Course Requirements Leisure and Sports Studies – 1 science is normally required, preferably Biology or PE. Management courses often require Mathematics. Mechanical Engineering – Mathematics and Physics are commonly asked for. Other subjects in Science, Technology & Design or ICT would also be useful. Medicine – most require 3 sciences at A-Level and use GCSE grades as selection criteria. Chemistry is essential, usually with Biology plus either Physics or Mathematics. Entry requirements are high. Microbiology – Chemistry and 1 other science (Usually Biology) are often required. Oakgrove Integrated College A Specialist UNICEF Rights Respecting School

University Course Requirements Nursing – usually Biology and/or Chemistry required. Pharmacy / Pharmacology – Chemistry most commonly asked for along with Mathematics and/or another science. Physics – Physics and Mathematics. Physiotherapy – 1 science (usually Biology) is essential but 2/3 sciences preferred. Planning – no subjects specified although Geography is useful. Politics – no subjects specified although History, English Literature or Geography may be useful. Oakgrove Integrated College A Specialist UNICEF Rights Respecting School

University Course Requirements Psychology – for scientific or investigative psychology, Biology and Chemistry is preferred. For more general psychology courses, no subjects are specified although a mixture of science and arts subjects would be useful. Sociology / Anthropology – no subjects specified although English, History, Geography, Languages and RE may be useful. Social Work – no subjects specified although English, History, Geography, Languages and RE may be useful. Oakgrove Integrated College A Specialist UNICEF Rights Respecting School

University Course Requirements Theology / Religious Studies – RE sometimes asked for. English, History, Geography or Languages may also be useful. Tourism – Travel & Tourism is not essential but very useful. Business Studies is also useful along with English, Languages and Geography. Veterinary Science – most require 3 sciences at A-Level and use GCSE grades as selection criteria. Chemistry and Biology are essential, along with either Physics or Mathematics. Entry requirements are high. Zoology – strong scientific background is required, with Biology and Chemistry preferred. Oakgrove Integrated College A Specialist UNICEF Rights Respecting School

University Course Research Universities set their own criteria and vary widely therefore research is essential to find the most up to date information. Courses may be found with minimal requirements although it is important to check the quality of these courses. It is your responsibility to check the requirements for each course so that you choose A-Level subjects that will allow you to access your chosen career, but also allow flexibility if career plans change.

Oakgrove Integrated College UCAS Course Search www.ucas.com Undergraduate Degree Type in course Entry requirements – GCSE, A-Level & BTEC Grades or UCAS Tariff Unistats link Oakgrove Integrated College A Specialist UNICEF Rights Respecting School