2. Higher Earning Potential Further their education
Why go to university?
Travel / Study Abroad
Higher Earning Potential
Internationally recognised qualification
Opportunities
Move away from home
Social Life
Boost Employability
Further their education
Career
Independence
Develop self confidence
Sense of Achievement
Student Life
Maturity
Meet new people
Take up new hobbies

3. Transferable Skills Independence Team Work Initiative Negotiating
Commitment
Leadership
Interpersonal Skills
Communication
Critical Thinking
Time Management
Organisation and Planning
Problem Solving
Working Under Pressure
Organisational Skills

4. Just some of the courses on offer..
Footwear Design
Computer Games Programming
Media Studies
Journalism
Forensic Science
Nursing and Midwifery
Creative Writing
Mechatronics
Drama and Performing Arts
Music Technology
Fashion Buying
Computer Security
Nursing
Psychology
Law
Business Management
Pharmacy and Cosmetic Science
Human Rights & Social Justice

5. Where do you start?
Course
Campus
City
Cost

6. Choosing the right course

7. Course Career Modules Teaching Methods Assessments Entry Requirements
Do you enjoy the subject? - You will be studying it for 3 or 4 years.
Career - what are the graduate destinations for that particular subject.
Modules – each university will offer different modules. Can you choose modules?
Teaching methods – Split of theory and practical. How many lectures? Do you have tutorial?
Assessments – how is the course assessed? Exams, assignments, practical assessments.
Work experience – can you do a placement as part of your course? What industry links does the course have.
Entry requirements – what do you need to gain entry on to the course.

8. Entry Requirements
Each university will have different entry requirements for their courses.
UCAS points or specific grades in specific subjects? Do I have the right GCSEs?
Will I need an interview? Do I need relevant work experience?
Work out your UCAS tariff by using the UCAS tariff calculator.

9. BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)
UCAS point tariff
A Level
AS Level
BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)
Extended Project A* 56 A 20
D*D*D*
168 28 48 B 16
D*D*D
160 24 40 C 12
D*DD
152 32 D 10
DDD
144 E 6
DDM
128
DMM
112 8
MMM 96
MMP 80
MPP 64
PPP

10. Campus City or Campus University What are the facilities like?
How far away is the accommodation?
How does it feel?

11. City Is it safe? Will you feel comfortable moving around the city?
What is there to do? (shops/nightlife/culture/nature)
What are the transports links like?
Can you see yourself living/studying there?

12. Cost Tuition fees of £9,250 per year.
Research in to scholarships and bursaries.
Consider the cost of living.
Financial support.

13. Research is key
Read university prospectuses and websites to find out more
Attend university workshops and taster sessions
Attend Open Days
Use the UCAS website to research subjects you’re interested in

14. What are your priorities?
Do your research
What are your priorities?
Entry Requirements?
City or Campus?
Study Abroad?
How far is it from home?
Placement Year?
Module Choices?

15. What is UCAS? Universities and Colleges Admissions Service
Central hub of undergraduate HE applications
Includes a list of over 50,000 HE courses
Support/resources for students, teachers and parents
Hosts annual HE fairs and events

16. Application Process All students applying will do so via UCAS.
You will be given an individual username and password – keep these details safe.
You can log in to your UCAS form anytime from anywhere.
There are six sections of the application to complete which can be done in any order.
You can make up to five choices.
Once submitted; a copy of the form is sent to all chosen universities - institutions can’t see where else you have applied to or what other courses you have applied for.
It costs £13 to make one choice and £24 to make up to five.

17. Personal Statements Forms part of your UCAS application.
4000 Character / 47 Line Document.
Your chance to “sell yourself” to universities.
Helps admission tutors make an informed judgement .

18. Plan your personal statement
Personal Interests
Work Experience
Career Aspirations
Why do you want to study this course?
Why you are suitable for this course?
Personal Statement

19. Visit Open Days Find out more about the course.
Find out what academics are looking for.
Speak to current students.
Get a feel for the campus.
See the facilities and opportunities on offer to you.

20. Receiving Offers Conditional Offer Firm Choice Unconditional Offer
Test
Conditional Offer
Firm Choice
Unconditional Offer
Insurance Choice
Alternative Course Offer
All remaining offers will be disregarded
Unsuccessful
Once you receive all of your offers you can log into UCAS Track and make your final choices
All remaining offers will be disregarded.

21. UCAS application timeline
January – September 2018
Research, open days,
plan application
September
2018
UCAS cycle opens
October
First UCAS deadline
Oxbridge, Medicine,
Vet Science
March 2019
You should receive all offers back from universities
January
Deadline for applications to be considered
Internal deadline for submitting UCAS application After October half term but before Christmas
May 2019
Deadline to make your final choice
August 2019
A level results day! Confirmation/Clearing
September 2019
Start university!

22. Further information Useful Worksheets, videos and advice online
Careers Advice at College
Useful Worksheets, videos and advice online
UCAS Website –
Speak to admissions teams and support teams at universities!