University – The Student View. University Explained ● Why University? ● Student Life – Academic and Social! ● Choosing a Course ● Choosing a University.

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University – The Student View

University Explained ● Why University? ● Student Life – Academic and Social! ● Choosing a Course ● Choosing a University ● Applications ● The cost of being a student ● Questions! University Explained

● Opens up a range of opportunities ● Study a subject you enjoy ● Three years of student life ● Independence ● Meet people from across the world ● Learn from the experts ● Challenge yourself Why University?

University Explained ● Very different to school and college! ● A mix of lectures and small group teaching ● You decide how to manage your time! ● Resources Academic Life

University Explained A 1 st Year Law Timetable MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday 9am 10am CriminalConstitutional 11am CriminalCivilConstitutional 12pm Tort Civil 1pm 2pm 3pm Civil Supervision 4pm Tort Supervision

University Explained ● Something for everyone! ● 600 College/University societies ● Entertainment ● Religious/cultural/support groups ● Students’ Union ● University Funding ● Meet people from outside of your course/halls ● Set Societies Up Student Life – The Social Side!

University Explained ● All levels ● Focus on getting involved ● Professional coaching ● Financial support ● Chance to go to other Universities Sports

University Explained ● Do you have career aims? ● What do you enjoy? ● What are you good at? ● Something new? ● Something familiar? ● How is it taught? Choosing a Course

University Explained Choosing a University ● Does it offer the course you want? ● How is it taught/assessed? ● Location ● Reputation ● Extra-curricular opportunities? ● Facilities? ● Does it ‘feel’ right? ● Entry Requirements NB: 98% of universities charge the same level of tuition fees.

University Explained ● UCAS ● Online application to all universities ● Personal Statement, teacher reference ● Additional tests – e.g. LNAT, BMAT ● Submission of work ● Interview Applications

University Explained ● Predicted A level grades ● AS results (modular results?) ● GCSE results ● UCAS personal statement ● UCAS reference ● Written work? ● Interviews? ● Written test at or before interview? Admissions – What do they consider?

University Explained ● Work at your A levels! ● Explore subject outside of school ● Read around your interests ● Ask teachers for suggestions ● Work experience? ● Make sure you know what will be involved How to Strengthen your Application

University Explained ● Ask questions today ● – ● Consult the University Prospectuses – General, Specific and Alternative ● Visit the websites: ● Visit the Universities! Finding Out More