ROUTES TO HIGHER EDUCATION and APPLYING TO UNIVERSITY Deb Collins: Student Services Manager
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Higher Education A total of 535,200 people entered UK higher education in 2016, an increase of 0.5% on last year and the highest number recorded, in total 718,400 people applied. A record 238,900 UK 18 year olds placed in 2016; up 1.5% (despite a fall in the population of 18 year olds). Students from lowest income families are more likely than ever to go to HE 80% more than a decade ago! Over 386,300 students placed at their first firm choice in 2016, more than ever before. Women are now 32% more likely to enter HE than men, with 36.8% of UK female students compared to 27.2% of male students in 2016 Over 50,000 undergraduate courses at over 395 providers in the UK More than 1200 separate degree subjects Entry requirements range from 48 UCAS Points to grades A*A*A for a degree course University course fees range from 5,570-9,250 There is a course for everyone research is vital!!! Figures from UCAS, Dec 2016
Higher Education At Barton 1052 students applied through UCAS for a course starting for 2016 entry 86% of students who applied through Barton Peveril were offered a place To date, 948 students have applied to university for 2017 entry 88 ex-students supported
Where do Barton Peveril Students Study? Manchester Liverpool Hertfordshire Kings College, London South London Met London Bank Plymouth Newcastle Northampton Edinburgh WinchesterFalmouth Royal Holloway Essex Chester Warwick Reading Anglia Ruskin Bath Staffordshire Aberystwyth 202 Kingston students Nottingham Surrey chose to go to Bedfordshire Buckinghamshire Trent Nottingham YorkArts Russell University Group universities Bath Spa University for Southampton College of Glasgow the Creative Brighton Bournemouth UWE, Bistol Newport Arts Sussex Birmingham Ravensbourne Paris! Brunel Cambridge Sheffield Bristol University of Leicester Swansea Bournemouth Roehampton Coventry Westminster Leeds University Arts Chichester Cardiff East London London Durham Royal Queen Marys, Exeter Southampton University Holloway, Glasgow Solent Glamorgan College, Kent London London Greenwich London Portsmouth
Russell Group Universities Russell Group represents 24 leading UK universities Students are expected to be independent learners tutors may be absent as they conduct their own research Taught by staff who are leading in their field University of Birmingham Imperial College London University of Oxford University of Bristol King s College London Queen Mary, London University of Cambridge University of Leeds Queen s, Belfast Cardiff University University of Liverpool University of Sheffield Durham University LSE University of Southampton University of Edinburgh University of Manchester University College London University of Exeter Newcastle University University of Warwick University of Glasgow University of Nottingham University of York (Universities in red are in the World Top 200 Universities : The Times Higher Education 2015-2016)
What do Barton Peveril Students Study? Public Politics Photography French Sociology Relations Biomedical & Electronic Music & Aviation GeologySciences Psychology Media Television Spanish Radio Engineering Archaeology Computer Sound Zoology Creative Forensic Fashion & Management Medicine Production Games Economics Writing Computing Mathematics Recording Make Up & Occupational Textile Criminology Veterinary Technology (Tonmeister) Hair Design Accounting Therapy Illustration Social & Audio Work Security & Web Design Fine Art Midwifery Physiotherapy Nutrition Architecture & Choreography & Finance Digital Law Sport Music Applications Paramedic Clinical Dietetics Journalism & Dance Photography Event Coaching Technology Media Development Science Science Graphic Philosophy Dentistry English Marine Digital Retail Sport Physics Physiotherapy & Management Production 456 Modern Arts Model Costume Literature Biology Pharmaceutical Management DIFFERENT Television Exercise Animation Design Film Games Ancient Languages Design Music Animal Molecular Sciences Production Geography Science Performing Drama Technology History Integrated (Special Neuroscience Industrial Civil Arts Behaviour Physical Biology COURSES! Textiles Nursing Master of Wildlife Creative Chemical Engineering Effects) English Design & Engineering Medical Education/ Wildlife Chiropractic Conservation Stage Engineering Criminology Biochemistry Enviromental Computer Music Technology Pharmacology Sports Conservation Optometry Environmental Design Forensic Management Popular ScienceAdvertising Science Coaching Technology Theatre & Football Hazards Animal Computer & Engineering Science Live & Creative Music Screen: History Disaster Computer Business & Science Networks Pharmacology Primary International Studio Radiography Production Digital Interior Costume Science Marketing Earl Management Education y Rural Politics Sound Media Design Design Editing & German Speech, Physics Language Business Acoustical Biology Chemistry Childhood with Enterprise Footwear & Mechanical Software Post & Communication Astrophysics Studies Land Design Engineering Engineering Engineering Production Science Management
What type of study? Degree (BA/BSc): - Usually 3 or 4 years - Joint honours study 2 subjects 50/50 - Major minor study 2 subjects 75/25 - Sandwich option a year in industry Year 0 for Foundation Year courses Where students have not studied the relevant subjects for entry, not designed for those who missed the grade Certificate of Higher Education (CertHE): Shorter undergraduate course One year of a degree course Study a further 2 years to top up to full degree Diploma of Higher Education (DipHE) Higher National Diploma Foundation Degree Two years of a degree course Study a further 1 year to top up to full degree What type of course students apply for might depend on their grades. Courses with integrated Masters (MEng, MSci) will sometimes want higher grades. University of Bath FdSc Sport Performance (CCC) BSc Sport & Exercise Science (AAA)
Entry criteria Some will ask for grades, AAB, BBB etc, with a specification for certain subjects at L3 or grades in certain subjects. Some will specify grades at GCSE level. 3.5% of UK 18 year olds entered HE in 2016 holding BTECs as their main qualification (UCAS, 2016). Other providers use points. A new points system started for 2017 entry. The new Tariff is based on a different number scale which allows more qualifications to be added to the UCAS Tariff.
UCAS Tariff A Level AS Level EPQ UCAS POINTS CTEC Dip CTEC Ext Dip A*A*A* 168 D*D*D* AAA 144 BBC 112 D*D* DMM CCC 96 DD MMM CDD 80 DM MMP DDE 64 MM MPP BTEC Ext Cert A* 56 D* D* A 48 MP PPP D D B 40 C 32 PP M M A* 28 A B 20 E B C 16 P P C D 12 BTEC Sub Dip
How do students apply? Summer Term Start researching - www.ucas.com (UCASTV How To Guides) Visit open day events - www.opendays.com Register with the University and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS), start application from May 2017 Autumn Term Assess predicted grades with teaching staff in light of AS results/college mock exams Complete Personal Statement Finish Application by November 2017
Important Deadlines End May 2017 UCAS APPLY2018 becomes available 18 July 2017 All students to have started an on-line application to UCAS and begin drafting their personal statement. 2nd October 2017 9th October 2017 15th October 2017 1st November 2017 (tbc) 13th November 2017 15th January 2018 30th June 2018 Internal deadline if you are applying for Oxbridge, Medical, Dentistry or Veterinary courses. Internal deadline if you are applying to a Russell Group or highly selective university. UCAS Deadline for all Oxbridge, Medical, Dentistry or Veterinary courses. Admissions Tests for some universities in College Internal deadline for all other UCAS applications. UCAS deadline. Applications received by UCAS after this date are entered into Clearing.
Admissions Tests BMAT Test BioMedical Admissions Test For entry to medicine and veterinary schools Description ELAT HAT LNAT MML STEP TSA (Cambridge) TSA (Oxford) TSA (UCL) UKCAT English Literature Admissions Test For entry to English and Some joint honours degrees involving English at Oxford History Aptitude Test For entry to history and joint honours degrees involving history at Oxford National Admissions Test for Law Modern and Medievel Languages Test For entry to modern and medieval languages at Cambridge Sixth Term Examination Papers For entry to mathematics at Cambridge Thinking Skills Assessment For entry to Computer Science, Natural Sciences, Engineering and Economics at Cambridge Thinking Skills Assessment For entry to the Philosophy, Politics and Economics and the Economics & Management courses at Oxford. Also for entry to Experimental Psychology and all PPP courses. Thinking Skills Assessment For entry to European, Social and Political Studies at University College London UK Clinical Aptitude Test For entry to medical and dental schools CHECK OUT THE DEADLINES DON T MISS THEM!!
Widening Participation Access to Southampton Scheme (A2S) - Possibility of receiving a lower offer - Presentation to students in College on 2 March 2017 Compact Arrangements: - Winchester Eligibility Criteria: Disrupted education Problems relating to health, disability, bereavement Caring responsibilities Difficult financial circumstances First in family to move on to higher education
UCAS APPLY2016 COMPLETING THE APPLICATION Completing the Application CHOICES Maximum of 5 choices Only apply to Oxford or Cambridge Only apply for up to 4 courses in medicine/dentistry/veterinary End of first year exam results (AS and mocks) very important! They are the basis for predicted grades on the university application Check the entry requirements for chosen course on www.ucas.com and the university website Compare courses structure, modules, special features, opportunities Students can decide to start their course in 2018 or defer until 2019 They will need to indicate whether they will be living at home or in student accommodation Each university will not know which others they are applying to, students can apply to different courses at the same university.
UCAS APPLY2016 PERSONAL STATEMENT Personal Statement THE PERSONAL PAPER INTERVIEW! 47 lines/4000 characters to sell themselves to the Admissions Tutor. Very important part of the application, if it s a course that interviews students this will secure the interview Students explaining what they want to study and why Same personal statement used for every course they are applying for, therefore their 5 choices need to be similar to secure successful offers Lots of support in College Presentations for students from universities in March Personal Statement Writing Workshops
So the application is finished what happens now? Check it through with Tutor Tutor will advise a student pay & submit in UCAS APPLY2018 Log into APPLY2018, pay for application using a debit/credit card. 13 for one course choice, 24 for 2-5 choices. UCAS Conservatoire application is 24 (based on 2017 entry fee charges). College adds academic reference to application Application is checked thoroughly by different staff Student Services then submit application to UCAS. It is vital that students keep checking their e-mails as we may need to contact them if we spot an error on their application! Look out for mail from UCASProblem as it will need a response!
Competitive Applications Mock interviews and feedback Personal Statement & interview prep for Oxbridge medics and courses allied to health specifically. Oxford & Cambridge attend HE Fair in March and deliver a talk to prospective students 1 st year students mentored by our successful 2 nd year Oxbridge/Medical students MMI (mini multiple interview) practice for those who require it. Support with portfolio/written work which needs to be submitted. Support for assessment tests offered by subject staff and generic sessions e.g. QTS, numeracy assessments
Work Experience and Volunteering Essential for some courses (e.g. teaching, medicine, nursing, social work) Gives a valuable insight into the profession Enhances the application details must be included in the personal statement Contact our Careers & Work Experience Team Request a placement via the College Intranet
Higher Higher Education Education Support Support Making Your HE Choices presentations to Y1 students during tutor sessions: Jan - March 2017 Writing Personal Statements presentations to Y1 students by university staff: April 2017 Personal Statement workshops run regularly after students return from summer exams Applying for HE Finance presentations to Y2 students and parents: November 2017
Student Finance Video
Financing Study Student Finance England provide financial support on behalf of the UK Government to students from England entering higher education in the UK: The two main costs full-time students will have while studying are tuition fees and living costs. SFE make finance available to help students with both Depending on their circumstances, course and where they study, students may be able to get a range of financial help and support. This includes bursaries (which don t have to be paid back) and loans (which do). TUITION FEE Loan Extra support SECTION 3 Maintenance Loan
Common Concerns STUDENT FINANCE Common Concerns! My i! Debt! child can t afford to go to university, it s far too expensive! i Regardless of household income, eligible students No eligible students will have to pay their tuition fees up-front to go to university or college* from a student loan will be unmanageable! can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan to help with the cost of fees, and a Maintenance Loan to help with their living costs i The amount they repay will only increase with their earnings as repayments are based on their income, not how much they ve borrowed i Repayments don t start until your child s income is over 21,000 a year. They ll then repay only 9% of their income over this threshold *Studying a designated course at a publicly funded university or college
Bursaries & Scholarships Many universities and colleges offer financial support to their students through bursaries and scholarships Bursaries: Linked to personal circumstances and often, household income Awards can include fee waivers or cash Scholarships: Can be linked to academic results or outstanding ability in an area such as sport, music or art Can be subject specific and are limited in numbers If you want to work out what you might be eligible for see: www.gov.uk/student-finance-calculator (currently 2017 figures) Important to check university websites early and ask at open days for information on available bursaries & scholarships
Additional Support Extra support may be available to students who: Have children or adults dependent on them Have a disability, long-term health condition, mental-health condition or specific learning difficulty NHS courses From 2017/18, new students in England will take out loans like other students rather than getting an NHS grant. This affects courses that lead to professional registration in: nursing (all four fields), midwifery, paramedic, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, podiatry, radiography, dietetics, orthoptics, operating department practice, and prosthetics/orthotics. For more information on eligibility and applications for NHS support go to: www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/students
How do we help our students progress? Dedicated Careers Staff Mentors for students making competitive applications Careers Resources, inductions and interviews Work experience placements UCAS Support Service for current and ex-students UCAS Support Sessions subject specific Progression Events Employer talks visits and recruitment events
Progression Events Progression Events HE Fair 9 March 2017 (9:30 13:00) 70+ HE Institutions here at Barton Peveril Futures Fair 16 March 2017 (9:30 13:00) - Training and apprenticeship providers - Recruitment Teams - CV & Interview Advice - Gap year opportunities Routes into talks (across the summer term) Health Careers Science Careers Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering Art and Design Training to Teach
Progression Events UCAS Support For Parents Parents and guardians Practical advice to support your son or daughter through the application cycle. Provides advice, guidance, and all the information you'll need to help your son or daughter through their application journey and beyond. Related reading UCAS Undergraduate: parents and guardians UCAS Conservatoires: parents and guardians UCAS Progress: parents and carers You may like to visit Sign up for the UCAS Undergraduate parent newsletter Go to the parent information tool
And finally Progression Events HE Finance Information Meetings to be held October/November 2017 for parents and students College Website and College Intranet Resources for applying to university and finance Link to the UCAS website Mo Latham available to talk about work experience in the foyer Contacts in college: Deb Collins: DAC@barton.ac.uk Ruth Boyce: REB@barton.ac.uk Student Services Team: studentservices@barton.ac.uk