1. An introduction to higher education

2. Higher education: an investment Financial investment Investment of your time Committing to higher education for 3 years Rewards are huge Graduates earn 25% more than non-graduates A worthwhile investment However careful consideration is essential!

3. Why choose higher education? Financial advantages Academic interests Personal development Career advantages Career choices Social life and new friends Travel abroad Broadens your horizons

4. What can I study? Over 50,000 courses on offer in the UK 325 different institutions Honours degrees Single honours/joint honours Full-time study Sandwich courses

5. What can I study?

6. Choosing your course What to consider: Which subjects interest you? What are you good at? Carry on with an A level subject or study something new? What course can help you achieve your career aspirations? What kind of knowledge and skills do you want to gain from a course? What degree courses are available to you? What can you commit to for a minimum of 3 years? Stamford Test – www.ucas.com

7. LLB Law – Nottingham Trent University Modules Banking Law Competition Law and Policy Evidence Immigration and Race Relations Insurance Law International Criminal Law Sexuality and the Law Welfare Law Placement and fieldwork opportunities During the course students may apply undertake independent mini placements during vacations (amounting to at least ten weeks in total). Assessment There are diverse assessments including unseen examinations, problems, essays, oral communications, mooting, independent projects, case studies, group projects, negotiations, presentations, reports and reviews. Study abroad options There is the opportunity to take part in International Summer Schools in Strasbourg, Berlin, Tallinn, Geneva or Amsterdam.

8. LLB Law – The University of Nottingham Modules Child Law Comparative Civil Liberties Consumer Law Foundations of International Criminal Law Public Procurement Law Conflict of Laws EU Employment Law Mental Health Law and Policy Assessment These include essays and exams. Study abroad options Students registered on the LLB Law degree may apply at the beginning of their second year to be transferred on to one of the four- year degrees. These enable students to study abroad for a year and include Law with… –American Law –Australian Law –Chinese Law –European Law –New Zealand Law –South East Asian Law

9. What can I study? Over 50,000 courses on offer in the UK 325 different institutions Honours degrees Single honours/joint honours Full-time study Sandwich courses

10. Key times… Now – Yr 11 –Researching your options September – Yr 12 –Researching your options March – June – Yr 12 –Attend university open days –Attend HE Fairs –Narrow down your research June – July – Yr 12 –Draft a personal statement September – December – Yr 13 –Finalise your 5 university choices –Complete personal statement –Send your UCAS form

11. Key times… January – Yr 13 –UCAS closes January – March – Yr 13 –Interviews and offers –Firm and Insurance choices June onwards –Results and confirmations of place

12. The UCAS Process UCAS Universities & Colleges Admissions Service Central applications agency for HE applications in England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland UCAS operate on behalf of all full-time HE courses at member institutions Handles over 500,000 applications per year www.ucas.com

13. Key facts about UCAS ‘Invisibility’ Maximum of five choices (some exceptions) Simultaneous consideration (except for A&D Route B) Conditional offers – 2 can be held August – confirmation of offers £21 Registration Fee

14. How do you apply? ucasapply 5 sections – about you – choices – education – employment – personal statement

15. UCASapply Personal details

16. UCASapply Choices

17. UCASapply Education

18. UCASapply Employment

19. UCASapply Personal statement

20. UCASapply Personal statement preview

21. Personal statement Most important element of the application form Sells your skills and experience to the admissions tutor 360 degree snapshot of you! Must be completed by the applicant Start early Listen to advice Be honest!

22. References Written by a member of staff at your school/college Often written as a basis on AS study & performance Make an appointment to see your referee and explain why you have chosen your university/college choices Final section of the application form

23. Top tips! Start early Research thoroughly Use the advice and guidance available Websites, Open Days etc. Ask questions Get your application in on time Make sure it is what you want to do Be sure of your choices Good luck!