1. 12 June, 2016

2. Choosing Courses & Universities

3. …When? June to Sept 15 th October 15 th January Nov to March Jan to April End of April August October Research & Shortlist Deadline for Medicine, Vet Science & Oxbridge Deadline for most other degrees Decisions made (including interviews) Admissions/Applicants Days Decision time on where to accept Confirmation & Clearing Start of the academic year

4. Choosing Courses Over 40,000 courses BSc, BA, BEng, BEd….. Continue with current subject/s Broaden or narrow subjects Start a new subject Joint honours, major and minor Placement, study abroad and language opportunities Accreditations Things To Consider: - What do you enjoy? - What are you good at? - What would you like to do in the future?

5. Choosing Courses: Research 12 June, 2016

6. Choosing Courses: Things to consider Location Reputation Entry requirements Course content

7. Choosing Courses: Things to consider Girl/boy ratio Look/feel of the campus Accommodation Nightlife/entertainment Extra Curricular opportunities

8. Lectures, seminars, tutorials, lab work Contact hours vs independent study You have to be organised - managing your own time! Assessments vary: Essays, exams, lab reports, presentations, practical work, dissertations… Make use of the study facilities on campus Books, articles and journals – important for coursework Time to learn

9. Study abroad? Not just for language students! Study at university, work in industry or teach English Opportunities for further travel Meet people from all over the world Grants and financial help Looks great on your CV

10. Facilities on Campus Include: Post Office and Banks Bookshop Supermarket Launderettes Health Centre and NHS Dentist Careers service 24 hour IT rooms Student support services Student Union 24 hour Library Campus

11. Single-campus university On the edge of the South Downs Safe and self-contained 24hr security All academic facilities and student services on site

13. Student Accommodation 1 st Year: Most students live in University managed accommodation – 4,400 bedrooms (self catering) Rent includes bills and internet access 2 nd Year onwards: Private rented sector guidance and moving on support

14. The Social Side Get involved: Over 120 clubs and societies or start your own! Student advice and representation Student media Volunteering opportunities Career development Entertainment and events

15. Sports Clubs Just £60 gives you membership to all 30 clubs for the whole year Archery Athletics Basketball Badminton Canoeing Cricket Fencing Football Hockey Horse Riding Mountain Biking Mountaineering Netball Rugby Ski and Snowboarding Squash Sub Aqua Surf and windsurfing Swimming Table Tennis Tennis Trampolining Ultimate Frisbee Volleyball Students Union Sports Clubs:

16. Societies

17. Open Days/Admissions Days 12 June, 2016

18. STUDENT FINANCE Overview Two ‘types’ of cost to consider Tuition Fees Fee Loans Maintenance Loans Maintenance Grants Bursaries and Scholarships Further Information

19. STUDENT FINANCE Tuition Fees and Fee Loan Tuition fees for 2014 entry: Universities will be able to charge up to £9,000 Fee levels were published in July 2011 for ALL Universities Most universities fees remain at £9,000 To charge up to £9,000 Universities have to meet strict criteria to ensure that all eligible students, regardless of background, can access these courses

20. STUDENT FINANCE Tuition Fees and Fee Loan Tuition fees can be covered by a FEE LOAN This loan is paid to the university directly from the Student Loan Company The fee loan is NOT means tested Applies to students domiciled in UK and most member states of the EU You DO NOT have to pay for your course yourself upfront

21. STUDENT FINANCE Loan for living costs (maintenance loan) Loan is paid in three instalments directly to the student Means tested (35%) This loan is to cover living costs, accommodation, food, entertainment etc… 2014 figuresMaximum loan65% Living at home£4,375£2,844 Living away from home£5,500£3,575 Living away from home, and in London£7,675£4,989

22. Other Sources of Finance Bursaries, Scholarships and Grants From government, university or external bodies

23. STUDENT FINANCE: Government sources Non-repayable (maintenance) grants Available to help with living costs such as food, accommodation and travel. If your household income is up to £25,000 you will be entitled to a full grant, of £3,354, which you won’t have to pay back. If your household income is between £25,000 and £42,611 you would be entitled to a grant of between £50 and £3,354, which you won’t have to pay back. Maintenance Grants: Non-repayable and paid to the student in three instalments

24. STUDENT FINANCE Non-repayable Government Grant

25. STUDENT FINANCE University Grants, Bursaries & Scholarships National Scholarship Programme First Generation Scholars Scheme: Direct means-tested financial support to students of at least £1,000 a year while they study at Sussex – plus £2,000 first-year fee waiver or the equivalent in rent reduction (approximately £50 per week) to help students live on campus (for all those from family incomes of £42,611 or under) A work-study programme to help students earn money while studying One-to-one study skills, careers/leadership and personal development coaching Funded placements to help students gain work experience Three years' aftercare for students when they finish their studies to help them into a graduate career, including funded graduate internship opportunities.

26. Student Finance Other sources of grants etc 12 June, 2016

27. Figures based on a 2012 KIS data set search for ‘BA English’ degrees at each institution Living costs How do our housing costs compare? Typical cost of University Accommodation

28. STUDENT FINANCE Access Agreements In order to charge fees of up to £9,000, Universities must have an Access Agreement approved by the Office for Fair Access (OFFA) This will include support for students, and may include: Bursaries Scholarships (such as first generation scholars) Tuition fee ‘discounts’ Accommodation ‘discounts’ Other support National Scholarship Programme Worth £150million by 2014/2015 Means of application vary from institution to institution

29. STUDENT FINANCE Interest Interest on your loan will be applied at inflation (RPI – Retail Price Index) plus 3% while you are studying, and up until the April after you leave university. From the April after you leave university or college, if you are earning below £21,000, interest will be applied at the rate of inflation. For graduates earning between £21,000 and £41,000, interest will be applied between RPI and RPI + 3% on a gradual scale depending on income. For graduates earning above £41,000, interest will be applied at RPI + 3%. Interest varies depending on earnings

30. STUDENT FINANCE Repayments You only start to pay back when you are earning over £21,000 a year. You repay 9% of your income above £21,000. If your salary falls below £21,000, your repayments stop – for example if you take a career break or are unemployed. Repayments only start again when you earn over £21,000. Loan repayments will be deducted from your salary, normally through the tax system. If you have not repaid your loan after 30 years it is written off. Loans should NOT impact on the ability to get a mortgage See Moneysavingexpert.com student finance calculator

31. STUDENT FINANCE Repayment Salary Amount of salary from which 9% will be deducted Monthly repayment £25,000£4,000£30.00 £30,000£9,000£67.50 £35,000£14,000£105.00 £40,000£19,000£142.50 £45,000£24,000£180.00 £50,000£29,000£217.50 £55,000£34,000£255.00 £60,000£39,000£292.50 New system means graduates pay back less than previous graduates

32. Well organised students can juggle uni and work Bars/restaurants/shops/sports centre/admin Student recruitment/ambassadorial work Local schools and libraries Job transfer from home Getting a job

33. STUDENT FINANCE More detailed information Further queries about Sussex fees, scholarships and bursaries: www.sussex.ac.uk/funding For information on government sources of support: http://www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance Independent and comprehensive information: http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/students/ Student Finance England: 0845 300 50 90/ 0141 243 3600

34. STUDENT FINANCE Overview Two ‘types’ of cost to consider Tuition Fees Fee Loans Maintenance Loans Maintenance Grants Bursaries and Scholarships Further Information

35. STUDENT FINANCE Tuition Fees and Fee Loan Tuition fees for 2013 entry: Universities will be able to charge up to £9,000 Fee levels were published in July 2011 for ALL Universities Most universities fees remain at £9,000 To charge up to £9,000 Universities have to meet strict criteria to ensure that all eligible students, regardless of background, can access these courses

36. STUDENT FINANCE Tuition Fees and Fee Loan Tuition fees can be covered by a FEE LOAN This loan is paid to the university directly from the Student Loan Company The fee loan is NOT means tested Applies to students domiciled in UK and most member states of the EU You DO NOT have to pay for your course yourself upfront

37. STUDENT FINANCE Loan for living costs Loan is paid in three instalments directly to the student The Loan for Living Costs is to help towards food, accommodation and travel Means tested (35%) 2012 figuresMaximum loan65% Living at home£4,375£2,844 Living away from home£5,500£3,575 Living away from home, and in London£7,675£4,989

38. Other Sources of Finance Bursaries, Scholarships and Grants From government, university or external bodies

39. STUDENT FINANCE Non-repayable Grant Non-repayable (maintenance/government) grants Available to help with living costs such as food, accommodation and travel. If your household income is up to £25,000 you will be entitled to a full grant, of £3,354, which you won’t have to pay back. If your household income is between £25,000 and £42,611 you would be entitled to a grant of between £50 and £3,354, which you won’t have to pay back. Maintenance Grants: Non-repayable and paid to the student in three instalments

40. STUDENT FINANCE Non-repayable Government Grant

41. STUDENT FINANCE University Grants, Bursaries & Scholarships NSP First Generation Scholars Scheme: Direct means-tested financial support to students of at least £1,000 a year while they study at Sussex – plus £2,000 first-year fee waiver or the equivalent in rent reduction (approximately £50 per week) to help students live on campus (for all those from family incomes of £42,600 or less) A work-study programme to help students earn money while studying One-to-one study skills, careers/leadership and personal development coaching Funded placements to help students gain work experience Three years' aftercare for students when they finish their studies to help them into a graduate career, including funded graduate internship opportunities.

42. Student Finance Other sources of grants etc 12 June, 2016

43. Figures based on a 2012 KIS data set search for ‘BA English’ degrees at each institution Living costs How do our housing costs compare? Typical cost of University Accommodation

44. STUDENT FINANCE Access Agreements In order to charge fees of up to £9,000, Universities must have an Access Agreement approved by the Office for Fair Access (OFFA) This will include support for students, and may include: Bursaries Scholarships (such as first generation scholars) Tuition fee ‘discounts’ Accommodation ‘discounts’ Other support National Scholarship Programme Worth £150million by 2014/2015 Means of application vary from institution to institution

45. STUDENT FINANCE Interest Interest on your loan will be applied at inflation (RPI – Retail Price Index) plus 3% while you are studying, and up until the April after you leave university. From the April after you leave university or college, if you are earning below £21,000, interest will be applied at the rate of inflation. For graduates earning between £21,000 and £41,000, interest will be applied between RPI and RPI + 3% on a gradual scale depending on income. For graduates earning above £41,000, interest will be applied at RPI + 3%. Interest varies depending on earnings

46. STUDENT FINANCE Repayments You only start to pay back when you are earning over £21,000 a year. You repay 9% of your income above £21,000. If your salary falls below £21,000, your repayments stop – for example if you take a career break or are unemployed. Repayments only start again when you earn over £21,000. Loan repayments will be deducted from your salary, normally through the tax system. If you have not repaid your loan after 30 years it is written off. Loans should NOT impact on the ability to get a mortgage See Moneysavingexpert.com student finance calculator

47. STUDENT FINANCE Repayment Salary Amount of salary from which 9% will be deducted Monthly repayment £25,000£4,000£30.00 £30,000£9,000£67.50 £35,000£14,000£105.00 £40,000£19,000£142.50 £45,000£24,000£180.00 £50,000£29,000£217.50 £55,000£34,000£255.00 £60,000£39,000£292.50 New system means graduates pay back less than previous graduates

48. STUDENT FINANCE More detailed information Further queries about Sussex fees, scholarships and bursaries: www.sussex.ac.uk/funding For information on government sources of support: http://www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance Independent and comprehensive information: http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/students/ Student Finance England: 0845 300 50 90/ 0141 243 3600