The Progression Module PROGRAMME LAUNCH 2016/17 Sophie Craven s The Progression Module PROGRAMME LAUNCH 2016/17 Sophie Craven s.craven@hud.ac.uk

Congratulations, you made it! But where next? How will you get there? Who can help?

Aims of the session Do you know where you are in terms of your non-academic development? What are the benefits – what did other students have to say? What’s it all about? How does it work? What’s expected of you?

Questionnaire results NO scores (out of 15) Outcome 12-15 The Progression Module will enable me to achieve all of these things. 8-11 The Progression Module will enable me to achieve most of these things. 4-7 The Progression Module will enable me to achieve some of these things. 0-3 Am I really being honest with myself? There is always room for personal improvement and further development.

Competition for places in HE The competition for some courses and careers is fierce Veterinary science Medicine Dentistry Pharmacy Teaching Architecture Physio Biological sciences Engineering Music Dance Law Midwifery Nursing What differentiates you?

Introduction to the module Videoscribe

Research, visits and workshops Units and CATs Unit 1 Unit 2 Research, visits and workshops and Unit 3 Unit 4

Use the PM web page as a research tool

Benefits of the Module Awareness of HE and career options HE and career decision making Enhanced support in HE and career research Promote yourself to universities and employers Early preparation = competitive advantage 12 UCAS points

Benefits of the Module “The Progression Module has helped me learn key skills that I can use at university and when applying for jobs in the future – these skills will benefit me for life.” Laisterdyke Leadership Academy “I have already done the necessary research…The fact that I know the entry requirements means that I have been inspired to achieve the best possible grades in my subjects, so the Progression Module has helped me academically.” Brighouse High School

What do HEIs and employers want? Academic achievements All units Understanding of chosen course/career Unit 3 An ability to promote yourself effectively Unit 4 Evidence of related work/voluntary experience Unit 1 Evidence of HE/work readiness All units

Top 10 most useful things about the course 1. Personal statements 6. Mock interviews 2. Student finance and budgeting 7. Understanding HE 3. CVs and letters of application 8. Planning for the future 4. Researching courses 9. Course materials 5. Skills development 10. UCAS points 2014/15 Evaluation

What happens next? Formal registration online Complete during Year 12 Work submitted July 2017 Pass module August/September Apply to university/employment from September Y13 Formal Awards Ceremony November Y13

Three things to remember today..... HE/career decision making during sixth form will influence the rest of your life and career – so it’s hugely important Qualifications alone are not enough, so consider what will differentiate you from the competition Getting hung up on the 12 UCAS points means you have missed the point of the Module!

Open Days 2016 Saturday 17 September Saturday 22 October Wednesday 26 October Friday 2 December 9.30am – 3.00pm