Pathways 2 Session 3 Work Placements, Study Abroad, Gap years
Introduction When making your choices for UK Universities it might be helpful to think about the extras that universities offer Many will offer two important extras: Studying part of your degree abroad Organising work placements often paid
Research, research, research Before you make your final choices for University make sure You understand well what added extras you could take advantage of Any costs, timings and the impact on your degree
Why take on a work placement? Most universities will also offer work placement opportunities for students Increasing emphasis is placed on work skills An opportunity to work in a career related to your degree to gain experience organised for you
Enhanced Employability A degree certificate on its own is no longer enough. Employers want to know what else? (Jeff Lovejoy, Graduate Recruiter) 60% of placement students are offered full time employment by their placement employer In Investment banking up to 71% of vacancies are filled by graduates who have already worked for the employer Encourages commercial awareness
Enhanced Academic Performance Imposes work discipline (commute/ 9-5 ) Gives an opportunity to reflect on theory And when you return: gives an opportunity to integrate theory and practice Enhanced grades in the finals year
Benefits to Universities Attracts highly motivated students Contributes towards the employability agenda Allows universities to partner local high profile businesses and/or Gives visiting tutors an opportunity students operate in a different context to see their
Benefits to Employers High quality, young, enthusiastic (trainable) employees Opportunity to partner Universities Try before you buy a way to attract and assess talent
Why Study Abroad Enhanced CV and improved career path: shows you are creative, open-minded, make most of opportunities Personal development: increased confidence, independence; problem solving and decision making International perspective: can work across cultures, language skills, increased tolerance; develop and broaden networks Widen academic horizons: study your subjects with a different focus; consider Masters at universities abroad
Examples Voluntary year abroad - students spend third year of study abroad, returning for their fourth (and final) year Semester abroad students apply to study abroad for a semester within their three year degree programme International Summer Schools at university partners; in culture, language and academic subjects. Scholarships are available. Often tuition fees will be greatly reduced for your year abroad research university options
Example options from University of Sussex - http://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/ ug/2015 19 June 2017
Who can go? Look at Universities online and find opportunities Often need good academic standing (50% at end of first year), good reference Academic recognition: Pass/fail; degree incorporates study abroad into the title You can often apply for tuition fees / grants for the year and there are reduced / free fees for the year at University abroad Check out websites or ring Universities to find out. There will usually be study abroad teams to give your more info
APPROX TUITION FEES FOR UK/EU APPLICANTS (THIS IS PER YEAR IN STERLING AND MAINLY FOR PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES) 0: Austria, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Luxembourg, Malta, Norway, Saudi Arabia, Slovenia, Sweden 160-535: France 400-2700: Switzerland 450-1850: Portugal, Spain 500-3500: Belgium 750-2900: Italy 800+: Czech Republic 1525: The Netherlands 2100: Ireland 2150-3750: China 2450-3075: Malaysia 2500-5650: South Korea 3350: USA (average, 2-yr college) 4050-5150: Japan 4350+: S Africa 5900-14000: Canada 6000+: Hong Kong 6500+: Singapore 9000: England, NI, Scotland, Wales (BUT MAY NOT ALL BE REPAID) 9600-14500: N Zealand 12000-22000: Australia 15300: USA (average, public uni) 13000-16000: UK (o seas fees) 16500: Barbados/Trinidad 21000: USA (average, private uni) All the above are very rough figures but they give some idea of the huge variation around the world.
Scores based on number of unis in QS world top 100, but with a weighting given for their actual rankings 1. USA (28) 2. UK (19) 3. Australia (8) 4. Canada (5) 5. Japan (5) 6. Switzerland (4) 7. Hong Kong (3) 8. Germany (3) 9. France (2) 10. Singapore (2) 11. The Netherlands (6) 12. South Korea (3) 13. China (3) 14. Denmark (2) 15. Sweden (2) 16. Finland (1) 17. Ireland (1) 18. Taiwan (1) 19. Belgium (1) 20. New Zealand (1)
We don t know!! Safe for Sept 2018 Entry but yet to be decided
There is lots of up to date info on our Student Services / Study Abroad Page for you to browse Applying to unis abroad is a very complex process and you will need to start early!