1. An introduction to Higher Education Helen Dunn Student Recruitment Manager

2. Why go to University University of Hull Scarborough Campus | Helen Dunn 2014 | Minimum 3 year commitment Not right for everyone, definitely worthwhile but a decision which needs careful consideration Going to university is about furthering your education, learning new things, being in charge of your choices and getting to where you want to be

3. Benefits of going University of Hull Scarborough Campus | Helen Dunn 2014 | More likely to be employed than non-graduates Having a degree still a benefit Improved career choices Skills gained Study a subject area you enjoy A diverse social scene Meet new people from different cultures and nationalities New challenges and goals Independent living/live at home Confidence Reaching your full potential

4. What you can study University of Hull Scarborough Campus | Helen Dunn 2014 | Courses you already study English, History, Maths Specialised subjects Post-War American Literature Subjects about your hobbies Surfing, Early Childhood studies Subjects that can get you into jobs Medicine, Teaching 47,000 courses available Over 300 places to study Full time study Part time study Work placement Year in industry Study abroad

5. Aberystwyth University OxfordUniversity University of Brighton University of Bristol NewcastleUniversity Duchy College University of Portsmouth University of Abertay Dundee University of Edinburgh Space Science & Robotics Space Science & Robotics Experimental Psychology Viticulture & Oenology Ethical Hacking & Countermeasures NavalArchitectureNavalArchitecture Virology & Immunology GolfManagementGolfManagement Geological Hazards GlassGlass Bovine Management Ballistic Engineering PerfumeryPerfumery Post-it is…or Post-it isn’t University of Hull Scarborough Campus | Helen Dunn 2014

6. Where you can study University of Hull Scarborough Campus | Helen Dunn 2014 | Lots of choice Campus, City Big, Small How many students is too many? Nightlife Research intensive How do I choose? Research Visit them Days like today Open Days Taster Days Virtual Open Days

7. Large versus small campus? University of Hull Scarborough Campus | Helen Dunn | 2014 |

8. Where can you live? University of Hull Scarborough Campus | Helen Dunn 2014 | At home v university? Full / Self or Semi Catered? Onsite or Offsite accommodation How many people do you share with En-suite rooms or shared facilities? Shared kitchen and laundrette Internet and telephone provided Residential wardens 24 hours security Social Space Bike stores Check cost per week against your Maintenance loan

9. What kind of lifestyle will I have University of Hull Scarborough Campus | Helen Dunn 2014 | Different from school/college Lots of group and individual work Different lecturers for different classes Seminars, tutorials and lectures Wide range of learning resources Placements/work experience Students Union Sports and Societies Welcome Week Support and Advice

10. Will I like it? University of Hull Scarborough Campus | Helen Dunn 2014 | Independence Live away from home or live at home Live in your own room in a flat with students in your year Welcome Week Clubs & societies Entertainment Meet lots of new friends

11. How will I pay for it all? University of Hull Scarborough Campus | Helen Dunn 2014 | You do not pay tuition fees up front Financial help is available for all students You need to be earning at least £21,000 a year before you start paying back You only EVER pay it back when you can afford it Repayments are from as little as £4.00 a month It IS affordable for anyone

12. University of Hull Scarborough Campus | Helen Dunn | 2014 | Support Available for 2014/15 entry. For all FULL TIME undergraduate students who begin studying at University in 2014, four types of support are available: Tuition Fee Loan Living Cost Loan Non – Repayable Grant or (Special Support Grant) Bursaries & Scholarships Additional Support Care Leavers Support

13. What you might receive University of Hull Scarborough Campus | Helen Dunn 2014 |

14. Let’s say you go to Uni and then get a job paying £20,900 a year How much will you pay back per month? Answer £0 http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedde d&v=EXlq3np9ihs

15. Loan Repayments University of Hull Scarborough Campus | Helen Dunn 2014 | Repayment starts once you leave university and are earning over £21,000 per annum Repayments are 9% of income above £21,000 Written off after 30 years

16. The course Its not all exams!! Modules Delivery method Contact hours Exact course content Work placements How is it the taught Practical / theoretical Exams / coursework ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Dr Magnus Johnson and students at University of Hull Scarborough Campus University of Hull Scarborough Campus | Helen Dunn | 2014 |

17. Be careful – make sure you get info from a range of sources Parents Friends UCAS Newspapers Prospectuses Careers Advisors Teachers Social networks Websites Rankings/ league tables University of Hull Scarborough Campus | | Helen Dunn 2014 | |

18. Resources University prospectus & University websites www.ucas.com www.unistats.com www.push.co.uk www.guardian.co.uk/education/table/2012/may/21/university- league-table-2013 www.guardian.co.uk/education/table/2012/may/21/university- league-table-2013 http://university.which.co.uk/ www.thestudentroom.co.uk University of Hull Scarborough Campus | | Helen Dunn 2014 | |

19. And more... www.prospects.ac.uk www.notgoingtouni.co.uk www.Icould.com www.plotr.co.uk/ www.moneysavingexpert.com/students University of Hull Scarborough Campus | Richard Adams | October 2013 |