Next steps in your career: Post Sixth Form Choices Information Evening 7 th June, 2018 A Very Warm Welcome
The options? University Apprenticeship Work
The options? What will influence your decision? 1. Desire 2. Financial cost 3. Outcomes 4. Experiences
Why go to University? Lifetime income Experience a rich, diverse, cultural, academic & social environment Develop self confidence Experience independent living Immerse yourself in an academic subject you really enjoy Realise your full potential
What Course? Vocational Law, Medicine, Teaching, Engineering Subject e.g. English, Maths, Science? Will I need to do further training for a career? What grades are required? (BIG CONSIDERATION) Employment prospects Russell Group Universities
http://www.russellgroup.ac.uk/ The Russell Group represents 24 leading UK universities which are committed to maintaining the very best research, an outstanding teaching and learning experience and unrivalled links with business and the public sector.
Source : Sutton Trust Levels of Success the potential for UK Apprenticeships (2015):
Not all course or universities are the same Average salary after 6 months 000,s Uni A (City based, RG) Uni B (Campus based, non RG) % Employed in management or professional Uni A Uni B Engineering 24-80 - Biology 20 17 60 55 English 17 15 60 40 Geography 18 18 55 63 Law 20 18 70 70 Business 22 19 89 70 Psychology 18 17 54 45
Typical Grades (2017-18) Birmingham Manchester Keele Aston Engineering AAB BBC - BBB Biology AAB AAA ABB BBB English AAB AAB BBB BBB Geography AAB AAB BBB - Law AAA AAA ABB ABB Business AAB AAB BBC ABB Psychology AAA AAB BBB BBB Accountancy AAB AAA BBC ABB
Research, Research, Research www.ucas.com https://unistats.direct.gov.uk/ www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk www.thestudentroom.co.uk www.whatuni.com www.topuniversities.com Universities own websites
University Open Days 2017 June July August September October Bath 22 nd /23 rd 15 th Manchester 22 nd /23 rd 29 th 13 th Bristol 15 th /16 th 8 th Keele 16 th 19 th 14 th Warwick 22 nd /23 rd 6 th /20 th Birmingham 22 nd /23 rd 15 th 20 th Nottingham 29 th /30 th Leicester 9 th 6 th 15 th 13 th http://www.opendays.com/
www.ucas.com UCAS Exhibitions 8 th June Staffordshire Uni 14 th June East Midlands (at Nottingham Uni) 25 th June Birmingham 27 th November Manchester (Create your Future)
Where? Style of university, campus or city Distance from home What grades are required Employment prospects Cost of living it varies a lot University accommodation 4,000 to 6,800 Private accommodation 3,300 to 6,000
UCAS Application Process Summer 2018 Think about, plan and draft your personal statement and its contents. September 1 st 2018. Applications Open Apply for up to 5 courses. October 15 th 2018 Application deadline for Oxford, Cambridge, Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Science. November 30 th 2018 Application Deadline for Alleyne s. January 15 th 2019 Application Deadline for UCAS. However, due to large student numbers we cannot guarantee completion of a reference for those submitted after 30th November.
Higher Education Finance
2 Basic Questions What will a degree cost? How will it be paid for?
What will a typical degree cost? Over 3 Years Tuition Fees 27,750 Accommodation 12,000 Living Expenses 16,500 56,250
What will a typical degree cost? Tuition Fees Most universities will be charging 9,250 per year for tuition costs for 2018 For a 3 year course approx. 27,750
How will it be paid for? Tuition Fees Tuition fee loans are available, and are not dependent on household income they will cover the full cost of these fees.
What will a typical degree cost? Accommodation If you decide to live away from Home 1 st Year Halls E.g. Manchester University (2018 prices) Ashburne Hall (no basin) From 5,571 Hulme Hall (Catered/with basin) From 6,193
What will a typical degree cost? In 2 nd and 3 rd Years Usually off Campus Typical rent per year Manchester - 110pw = 4,730 Nottingham - 65pw = 2795 (Shared) Derby - 60pw = 2580 London - 150pw = 6450 (Based on 43 week year) Food and Utilities (gas, water, electricity, TV licence, broadband)
What does a typical student Books and Stationery Food spend in a month? Travel To and from University in 2 nd and 3 rd Years Travel - Home at weekends and end of term Clothes Mobile Phone Utilities Car?? Entertainment! Then x12 At 450 per month About 5,500 per year 16,500 for 3 years
How will it be paid for? Tuition Fees Tuition fee loans are available, and are not dependent on household income they will cover the full cost of these fees.
Maintenance Loans Maintenance Loans have to be repaid Maintenance Grants are no longer available Reminder cheaper accommodation is approx. 4000 per year Reminder Living Costs approx 5000 per Year About 9000 per year The Amount of loan you can apply for depends on the household income
What is household income? This is the income earned by the household. This will include Stepmothers/Fathers if they live in the same house.
Taken from direct.gov.uk Student Finance Calculator All figures are correct for June 2018 Household Income 25,000 or less Living at home ( ) Not living at home ( ) Not living g at home London ( ) 7,324 8,700 11,354 30,000 6,707 8,076 10,719 35,000 6,090 7,452 10,084 40,000 5,473 6,828 9,449 42,875 5,118 6,469 9,083 45,000 4,855 6,204 8,813
Repayment of Loans You repay 9% of your income over 25,000. The exact amount depends on how much you are earning. For example If you re earning 27,000 you ll only pay back 15 a month (which is 180 a year) However much you ve repaid, the remainder of your loan is written off after 30 years
Paying back your loans While you re studying, interest is inflation plus 3%. Your income per year Monthly repayments 25,000 and under 0 27,000 15 30,000 37 40,000 74
Other factors to consider when choosing a University Bursaries and scholarships Cash incentive usually to encourage certain groups of students to attend (e.g. low income households, first generation to go to university) Cash incentive to encourage the best students to attend your university, therefore are grade dependent (usually A,A,A grade or above)
Examples of Bursaries Nottingham Core Bursary Dependant on household Income (For 2018) Household income (as calculated by Student Finance) Amount of bursary up to 25,000 2,000 25,001-30,000 1,000
Examples of Bursaries Keele University (For 2018 Entry) Residual household income Cash bursary Up to 20,000 1,000
Example of A Scholarship Keele University Pays 1,000 in year one if a student has obtained 3 Grade A s at A Level.
Example of A Scholarship Leicester University Platinum Sports Scholarship Must have played at an international level within the last 18 months. Up to 5000 contribution.
The Coventry University Academic Excellence Scholarship (2017) Level 1 1250 obtain between 128-143 UCAS points Level 2 2000 obtain 144 UCAS points or more Grade UCAS Points A* 56 A 48 B 40 C 32 D 24 E 16
What do you need to do? Find out what your household income is. Work out what can be expected in the way of a maintenance loan. Look at the universities find out what bursaries/scholarships are available Is living at home an option? https://www.gov.uk/student-finance/overview https://www.gov.uk/student-finance-calculator
The Apprenticeship Route No single application process like UCAS Web sites list available apprenticeships www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk June 18 listed Software Developer, Chartered Surveyor, Project Management, Electrical Engineering and many more. www.notgoingtouni.co.uk June 18 listed RAF Engineering, Food Engineering with Avara, Univlever (various roles), Solicitor Apprenticeship with CLS (London Law Firm) and many more.
Miss Maddy Rees m.rees@alleynes.staffs.sch.uk