1. Access and Community Engagement Choosing a course at university www.leeds.ac.uk

2. What are my choices? CountryNumber of universities England103 Scotland16 Wales10 Northern Ireland2 Total131

3. Subject

4. Make sure you are on target to meet the entry requirements required Check both A Level, BTEC or equivalent requirements as well as those at GCSE level Are you required to sit an entrance exam, aptitude test or attend an interview? Are you aware of what qualification you will achieve from your chosen degree? Entry requirements

5. What type of teaching style do you prefer? Lectures Seminars Lab classes Field work Teaching

6. Year in industry: Work experience Salary potential Job opportunities Transferable skills Year abroad: Learn about different cultures Apply studies to new situations Opportunity to develop language skills In context

7. "......represents 24 leading UK universities which are committed to maintaining the very best research, an outstanding teaching and learning experience and unrivalled links with business and the public sector". Russell Group

8. Think about where you will be studying: City or rural campus Cultural activities available Sporting opportunities Location

9. If you are considering visiting home; How much is it going to cost? How frequent are the services? Is commuting to campus easy if you decide to live at home? Travel

10. Is accommodation guaranteed? What is included in the price? Is it possible to have an en-suite room? Will meals be provided? Accommodation

11. Facilities Does the university invest in the campus? Are there particular facilities that are important to you?

12. Libraries IT Facilities Skills Centre Equality Service Language Centre Counselling Services Legal Clinics Support

13. Run by students for students Newspaper, TV and radio stations Live music, games rooms, and bars Job centre providing suitable student vacancies Shops and cafes Societies and sports clubs Students’ Union

14. Clubs and societies

15. Open days Attend sample lectures Visit departments, accommodation and facilities Ask staff and students questions Get a feel for the campus and city

16. Drop out rate Student satisfaction Bursaries and scholarships Value for money Cost of living Employability Facts and figures

17. Access and Community Engagement Thank you Any Questions?