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CHOOSING THE RIGHT COURSE AND UNIVERSITY

TODAYS TALK Choosing the right course Choosing the right university An introduction to the UCAS website How much does it cost?

WHERE DO YOU START?

A VARIETY OF COURSES TO SUIT EVERY INTEREST 39, Specialise Try something new

Guess the Degree Vernon Kay Harry HillSacha Baron Cohen Environmental Science Medicine History

Guess the Degree Vernon Kay Chris Martin JK Rowling Jimmy Carr Greek & Latin French Political Science

THINGS TO CONSIDER Entry requirements Course Assessment Student life Employment

CHOOSING THE RIGHT UNIVERSITY What to contemplate when choosing a University?

Location It has the right course A nice campus Good facilities Good reputation The clubs/societies it has It’s close to home/it’s far from home! Great atmosphere Nice accommodation Top answers

1.The number of scheduled teaching hours 2.The demographic of people who go there 3.The learning and assessment style 4.The financial support on offer at the university 5.Degree classes awarded FIVE THINGS STUDENTS WISH THEY’D CONSIDERED

Accommodation typeHalls of ResidenceShared HouseCluster flats Weekly priceStandard room: £81 – £92 En suite room: £110 – £118 Studio flat: £133 £65 – £85 (doesn’t necessarily include bills) Standard room: £97 En suite room: £108 Studio flat: £129 Positives On or close to campus Lots of students More space for less money Car parking Same as Halls of Residence Negatives Expensive Small rooms Not all bills are included in rent Neighbours that complain about noise Same as Halls of Residence TYPICAL WEEKLY PRICES OF STUDENT ACCOMMODATION

WHAT ELSE SHOULD I DO WHILST AT UNIVERSITY? Transferable skills Volunteering Work experience Clubs/societies Get involved!

Graduate employability Careers team in student gateway Student jobs Support after graduation

RESEARCH YOU CAN DO Internet Prospectus Open days League tables

USING THE UCAS WEBSITE

SEARCHING FOR COURSES

SEARCHING FOR A COURSE

Tuition fees There is repayable and non repayable support available Bursaries and scholarships are available: some of which has been made possible by the generosity of our alumni - Care leavers bursary (£2,000 a year) - Drake gold and silver awards - Academic scholarships - Including Academic Excellence Awards Access to Learning Fund Plymouth University Retention Fund: this is money released from the tuition fees to support students whilst they study with us. HOW MUCH WILL IT COST?

TIPS FOR GETTING IT RIGHT! Start thinking now! Interests Research Requirements Pursue your interests

Use the UCAS website to search for courses Visit opendays.com for a list of visiting opportunities Do something you enjoy but think ahead Don’t do something or go somewhere unless your 100% sure Summary

OPEN DAYS: WEDNESDAY 25 JUNE SATURDAY 11 OCTOBER