Yr 14 Careers Slemish Applying to University

Yr 14 Careers @ Slemish Applying to University 2015

True or False? • BA Adventure recreation • BA Surf Science and Technology • BA Viticulture and oenology • BA Special effects • BSc Dairy herd management • BA Packaging design • BA Football studies • BSc Business economics with gambling studies • BSc Disaster management • BA Viking studies

Is University worth it? Approx cost of a 3 year degree outside NI = £ 40, 000 Approx cost of 3 year degree in NI = £ 20, 000

Is University worth it? YES / NO

Is University worth it? YES / NO • Earning opportunity - The average lifetime earnings of a graduate are £ 227, 000 more than those of a non-graduate with two A-levels. • Learning Opportunity - The opportunity to learn, develop and think where you want to go.

Is University worth it? YES / NO • Lack of self motivation • Irrelevant course • Poor quality course

ONS – 2013 Headline Figures http: //www. ons. gov. uk/ons/dcp 171776_337841. pdf • In April to June 2013 graduates were more likely to be employed than those who left education with qualifications of a lower standard. • Non-graduates aged 21 to 30 have consistently higher unemployment rates than all other groups. • Non-graduates aged 21 to 30 have much higher inactivity rates than recent graduates. • Graduates were more likely to work in high skilled posts than nongraduates. • Graduates from the top UK universities earned more than graduates from other UK universities.

Top 10 recruited for Industries in NI 2013 (as per survey by Manpower Recruitment) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. IT Engineering Accountancy & Finance Pharmaceutical & Science Public Sector Manufacturing Sales Banking, Financial Services & Insurance Secretarial & Administration Construction & Architecture

Trend in Qualifications Demand by Employers (2000 -2020) Forecast 100% 80% 60% 40% 20% 4% 6% 7% 20% 22% 26% 24% 18% 34% 24% 19% 23% 16% 9% 24% 16% 11% 33% 24% 16% 29% 28% 22% 16% 2005 2010 2015 2020 0% 2000 No Qualifications GCSE A* to C (Level 2) A-Levels (Level 3) Bachelors Degree and sub-Degree Masters Degree/Doctorate

Choose wisely?

You can have up to 5 choices

Who’s in the Russell Group? • University of Birmingham • London School of Economics & Political Science • University of Bristol • University of Manchester • University of Cambridge • Newcastle University • Cardiff University • University of Nottingham • Durham University • University of Oxford • University of Edinburgh • Queen Mary, University of London • University of Exeter • Queen's University Belfast • University of Glasgow • University of Sheffield • Imperial College London • University of Southampton • King's College London • University of Leeds • University of Warwick • University of Liverpool • University of York

How do you apply? • UCAS • CAO (www. ucas. com ) (www. cao. ie) • A few institutions are direct entry (www. stmarysbelfast. ac. uk) • Many European countries charge lower tuition fees than the UK (www. studyineurope. eu)

UCAS (Scottish /NI /English Universities) Step 1 – Choose 5 courses/universities • Quality/relevance of courses. (Times good uni guide) • Selection of similar courses. • Quality of the university. • Places they want to live. • Realistic and spread of grades.

UCAS (Scottish /NI /English Universities) Step 2 – Craft a Personal Statement • Justify course choice (very important for a vocational course) • Work experience. • Activities inside & outside school. • Positions of responsibility. • Concluding statement.

UCAS (Scottish /NI /English Universities) Step 3 – Complete online form, pay and send. (www. ucas. com - £ 23 paid online) • The forms will be checked by a member of staff. • References and predicted grades added. • Students finalise forms before being sent to universities.

UCAS (Scottish /NI /English Universities) Step 4 – Offers received • Universities will make offers either BBB or 300 UCAS points. • High demand courses may request portfolios or interviews. • Students choose a 1 st Choice (Firm), 2 nd Choice (Insurance). (A*= 140 A=120, B=100, C=80, D=60, E=40)

UCAS (Scottish /NI /English Universities) Step 5 – Paying for University • All university must provide additional financial support – see individual Universities. • Scholarships are available (particularly in engineering and IT). • Health Professional Degrees (S<, OT, Radiography etc) can have fees paid if pupil is accepted on NHS funded place.

Total £ 47, 340 A UU 3 year degree costs… £ 3805 per year for tuition fees Approx £ 63 pw accommodation £ 1890 pa £ 4, 840 for 3 years Total Approx £ 25, 345 £ 60 -175 pw for accommodation approx £ 9000 per year for tuition fees A full fee UK 3 year degree costs…. .

Placement years are partially funded to cover cost of tutor visits.

UCAS (Scottish /NI /English Universities) Step 5 – Paying for University Tuition Fees * £ 3, 805 if you study in Northern Ireland. £ 9, 000 max if you study elsewhere in the UK *(All students will be eligible for a non-means tested loan to pay for tuition fees. Paid back when students earns over £ 17, 335 at a rate of 9% of income

UCAS (Scottish /NI /English Universities) Step 5 – Paying for University Maintenance Loan * £ 3, 750 Living at home. £ 4, 840 Living away from home £ 6, 780 Living away from home in London £ 5, 770 Studying Overseas *(Paid back when students earns over £ 17, 335 at a rate of 9% above this amount.

UCAS (Scottish /NI /English Universities) Step 5 – Paying for University Maintenance Grant* Total house hold income Amount available £ 19, 203 Full grant (£ 3475) £ 19, 204 -£ 41, 064 Partial Grant Over £ 41, 065 No Grant *(This does not need to be paid back.

You can calculate projected earnings Student Finance NI - Loan repayment

UCAS application Timetable (£ 23) September u u October Research courses and universities Subject mentors to be assigned u Finalise 5 courses. Write personal statement. Complete online UCAS forms checked by Slemish College staff. UCAS forms electronically sent to universities December u Students begin to receive offers January u UCAS late application closes. (Jan 15 th) March/April u Students choose one offer as a 1 st choice (firm) and a backup offer (insurance) u u

CAO (Irish Universities) www. cao. ie Advantages • Tuition fees are not charged in the ROI. All students pay a contribution charge. For the academic year 2015/2016 this is € 3, 000. Students will receive sterling value of £ 2, 420. 40 http: //www. nidirect. gov. uk/tuition-fees-for-academic-year • No personal statement or reference. • Closing date of early February • No conditional offers – selection by order of preference and results in August.

European Universities http: //www. studyinholland. co. uk/tuition_fees. html • Standard tuition fees in 2015/16 are € 1, 951 for most courses. • There are some exceptions and private universities will almost always be more expensive. • However, these fees are correct for the majority of courses taught in English in the Netherlands. • Fees are set by the government and every year they increase in line with inflation. • Maintenance Grant = dependant on each member state

How can I help? • Talk to your son / daughter about their choices • Check the form is completed correctly • Discuss the content of the personal statement and ask to read it • Try to remind them of key dates • Encourage, encourage!!

What if I need help? ? • www ucas. com/parents (sign up to receive the UCAS parent guide and quarterly email bulletins) • Contact Mrs Mitchell, Mrs Anderson or Mr Cranston

QUESTIONS? ?

Applying to University www. ucas. com www. cao. ie www. stmarys-belfast. ac. uk www. studyineurope. eu Choosing Courses/Universities www. hotcourses. com www. nidirect. gov. uk/careers http: //university. which. co. uk/ www. bestcourse 4 me. com https: //unistats. direct. gov. uk/ Graduate Employment Information www. ons. gov. uk/ons/dcp 171776_337841. pdf www. prospects. ac. uk (What do graduates do? Section) Student Finance DEL – “Financial Support for Higher Education Students” (Apply in February/March) DEL – Student Finance Branch www. dfes. gov. uk/studentsupport www. studentfinanceni. com www. moneysavingexpert. com