* What does UCAS Stand For? * University and Colleges Admissions Service.

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* What does UCAS Stand For?

* University and Colleges Admissions Service

* Only 4 of the following 5 courses are listed on UCAS. Which is not a real course? Swahili and Music Equine Sports Management Ancient Mediterranean Civilisations Ski Studies Footwear Design

* Only 4 of the following 5 courses are listed on UCAS. Which is not a real course? * Ski Studies But there are courses in golf, rugby and football.

* The following gives you 4 key facts about a course, what are they? ( Hint - what does the ‘3’mean etc?) 3FT Hon BA

* The following gives you 4 key facts about a course, what are they? ( What does the ‘3’ mean etc?) 3FT Hon BA * 3 year course * Full Time * Honours * Bachelor of Arts

* How many students started university in 2014? (to nearest 1000)

* How many students started university in 2014? (to nearest 1000) *461,000

* How many Higher Education Providers are listed on UCAS? (a mark if you get within 5)

* How many Higher Education Providers are listed on UCAS? * 370

* When is the main UCAS deadline?

* January 15 th * BUT COLLEGE WILL ASK YOU TO COMPLETE IT BY OCTOBER HALF TERM AND HAVE EARLIER INTERNAL DEADLINES FOR MORE COMPETITIVE COURSES. * UNIVERISTIES DON’T WAIT UNTIL THE DEADLINE TO START OFFERING PLACES

* Which 3 universities received the most applications from OSFC students?

* 1 Manchester Metropolitan University * 2 The University of Huddersfield * 3 The University of Manchester

* Which 3 courses received the most applications from OSFC students?

* 1 Nursing – all types * 2 Law * 3 English

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Less than 1 hour1 – 2 hours 2 – 4 hoursOver 4 hours Exeter Uni - 5hrs 10mins Tram, train, bus