1. Next Steps Evening

2. Planning future pathways:
Y12 attend Higher Education Conference – tomorrow
Y12 register with UCAS
Y12 start drafting personal statements
University Open Days
Summer Schools
Work placements and enrichment opportunities

3. Finding out more: Connexions Adviser
Careers Fair (Thursday 11th April)
Open Days
University websites
Word of mouth
Experiences of other students

4. There are many opportunities to access taster days and find out more

5. Discover Days at the University of Manchester:
Discover Days at Manchester offer potential applicants the chance to gain real insight into degree programmes they might study at this University. They provide a great opportunity for participants to gain first-hand experience and make informed decisions about their university choices before the start of the UCAS application process. These days are for Year 12 students.
Discover Fashion Business – Monday 17 June
Discover Chemistry – Wednesday 26 June
Discover Philosophy – Wednesday 26 June
Discover Geography & Environment – Thursday 27 June
Discover History and Related subjects – Friday 28 June
Discover English, Drama & American Studies – Tuesday 2 July
Discover Midwifery – Thursday 4 July
Discover Nursing – Friday 5 July
Discover Economics – Tuesday 9 July
Discover Criminology – Wednesday 10 July
Discover Engineering – Wednesday 10 July
Discover Psychology – Wednesday 10 July
Discover Biosciences – Wednesday 17 July & Thursday 18 July (same content both days)

6. Summer Schools at University of Leeds:
26-28th June: University Maths in Perspective
An introduction to student life and maths at the University of Leeds.  
10-12th July: Food Science summer school
Students will learn how they can apply their chemistry, biology and physics knowledge to this multi-disciplinary subject, and explore the outstanding employment prospects it offers. Activities include product design, food analysis, investigating the health effects of food, and visiting a leading food and drinks manufacturer.
16-17th July: Biosciences Summer School
Students will take part in a research project of their preference in our brand- new teaching laboratories; designing experiments and using advanced lab equipment to obtain results and present the findings to their peers, much like we do here at the University.

7. University of Leeds
Year 12 Social Science Conference  - Wednesday 3rd July (09.30am - 2:30pm)
In this interdisciplinary taster day, you can learn about all the research being done in academia, at the University of Leeds and learn first-hand from academics at the face of research, with taster sessions from across Sociology, Education, Environment, Politics, Business, and Economics etc.
This day will give you the experience of a real academic conference, taking part in a whole host of interactive workshops across different subject areas, getting to learn from, ask questions to, and challenge academics and lecturers on the work they are doing.
You shall also get a chance to have a look around the campus and accommodation here at the University of Leeds, as well as have lunch with us in the University of Leeds refectory.
Bookings for this event are now open, and deadline to sign up is Friday 14th June.
Individual booking form

8. University of Leeds
Year 12 Business Taster Day - Wednesday 10th July (09.30am pm)
You are invited to come and join us at the University of Leeds for a fantastic day exploring all areas of business. Students will take part in interactive workshops related to accounting and finance, business management, economics, human resources, international business, and business analytics.
You will experience what it is really like to study these subjects, and to thrive in higher education. Sessions will be delivered by academics from Leeds University Business School. You will also spend time with current University of Leeds students. You shall also get the opportunity to look around the campus and accommodation here at the University of Leeds, as well as get lunch.
Bookings for this event are now open and will close 12 noon Friday 21st June Please fill in the booking forms below to request places on this event.
Individual booking

9. Is higher education your preferred option?

14. Registering with UCAS Step 1: Google UCAS Apply 2020 students
Step 2: Register for an account. You will need to make up a username and password. Make payment.
Step 3: You will be issued with a UCAS ID.
Step 4: Link to the school using the buzzword which is: Cairngorm
Step 5: Start entering details into online from. Initially you need to enter personal details and GCSE results.

15. UCAS online application form: Personal Details
Subject and College/University choices
5 choices (4 for med/vet/dentistry)
1 Oxbridge
Education – including GCSE and any other qualifications
Employment
Personal Statement
Reference
Student Finance – fee code 02

16. Summer 2019:
Open Days
Find out about any extra tests for entry (BMAT, UKCAT, LNAT, STEP Maths)
September 2019:
Hand in draft personal statement for checking to Form Tutor
Reference information collected from academic teaching staff
Oxbridge/Medical/Veterinary/Dental applications submitted by 30th September 2019

18. October - November 2019:
Complete Personal Statement
Complete UCAS application online*
December 2019:
School UCAS application deadline
Mock Exams
January/February 2020:
Final School Report
May 2020:
All offers must be responded to by 31st May 2020
Each student can hold 1 offer and 1 insurance offer
“UCAS Extra” service for students with no offers

19. Autumn 2020: Go to university!

20. Course Entry Requirements
Suitability for courses is based upon:
UCAS application, personal statement, reference
Possible interview, admissions test, audition
Grade based offer or tariff based offer

21. Types of Offers Conditional
You will need to meet set exam result requirements
Unconditional
You have already met the entry requirements so the place is yours.

22. Conditional Offers
A Level Grade AAB with A in Chemistry and at 2 least two other Sciences or Mathematics
112 UCAS Tariff points including two full A level grades or equivalent. With Grade B in GCSE English Language and Mathematics

23. The New UCAS Tariff (since 2017)
A Level
AS Level
EPQ
BTEC : scores for the Single Award given. Combine values for Double Award
A* = 56
A* = 28 D* 56
A = 48
A = 20
A = 24 D 48
B = 40
B = 16
B = 20
C = 32
C = 12
C = 16 M 32
D = 28
D = 10
D = 12 P 16
E = 24
E = 6
E = 8
Eg. 120 points is A*CC, BBB, ABC, AAE

26. University of Birmingham
University of Bristol
University of Cambridge
Cardiff University
Durham University
University of Edinburgh
University of Exeter
University of Glasgow
Imperial College London
King's College London
University of Leeds
University of Liverpool
London School of Economics & Political Science
University of Manchester
Newcastle University
University of Nottingham
University of Oxford
Queen Mary University of London
Queen's University Belfast
University of Sheffield
University of Southampton
University College London
University of Warwick
University of York
Russell Group universities are committed to the highest levels of academic excellence in both teaching and research.
Through their outstanding research and teaching, unrivalled links with businesses and a commitment to civic responsibility, Russell Group universities make an enormous impact on the economic, social and cultural wellbeing of the UK.
However, other top universities, such as St Andrews, Lancaster, Bath, Loughborough, Sussex and Leicester, are regularly ranked highly but don't belong to the Russell Group. Equally, you might find that a non-Russell Group university better caters for your educational requirements, or is better for your desired course.

27. Apprenticeship Options

28. Apprenticeships ADVANCED BBC – Digital Journalism
Warner Brothers – International TV Production
HIGHER
Unilever – Information Business Systems Analyst (Level 4)
EY – Assurance (ICAEW ACA)
DEGREE
Mott McDonald – (BEng) Civil Engineering
Amazon – (BEng) Control Engineering
Blacks Solicitors (LLB Hons) Law
JLR (BEng) Engineering
GCHQ (BSc) Digital and Technology Solutions
DO NOT DISCOUNT ADVANCED APPRENTICESHIPS – SOME OFFER EXCEPTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES EG BBC.
Jaguar Land Rover’s Engineering Degree Apprenticeship scheme has a starting salary of £18, 500 per year, increasing by 10% every 6 months. Apprentices are expected to earn over £35k per year on completion of the course!

29. Consider Multiple application platforms:
Government site, ucas, university and employer websites.
Significant investment in application process
Selection; mirrors graduate process
Geographically mobile

32. Tuition Fees and Maintenance