Options After College★ Higher Education★ Training★ Further Education★ Employment

★ Volunteering★ Work Experience★ Gap Year

Key statistics and facts

★ 395 higher education providers★ 561,420 students have applied

for 2019★ 50,000 undergraduate courses

At Barton Peveril...

★ 1,150 students applied through UCAS for entry 2019/2020

★ Last year, 96% of students received an offer from one of their chosen universities

★ Students applied to 145 different HE providers

The Usual Suspects: ● History - 2,403 courses at 144

providers ● English - 2,339 courses at 142

providers● Psychology - 1,664 courses at

111 providers● Mathematics - 1,492 courses

at 114 providers● Biology - 1,438 courses at 155

providers

The Less than Usual: ● Baking Technology Management at

London South Bank University ● Brewing and Distilling - Heriot Watt

University Edinburgh● Circus and Physical Performance -

Bath Spa University ● Ethical Hacking - University of

Abertay ● Applied Golf Management -

University of Birmingham

Why go to University?★ Those who attend HE earn a lot more on average than those who do not. At age

29 the average man who attended HE earns around 25% more than the average man (with five A*-C GCSEs) who did not. For women the gap is more than 50% (Source: IFS, 2018). Graduates can earn up to £500,000 more than non-graduates over an average working lifetime (Source: Adzuna, 2018).

★ You’ll actually be interested in what you’re learning and can usually tailor your degree to what you want to study

★ Gives you time to decide what to do with your life★ Social life and networks★ Long holidays – travel, volunteering, internships★ Qualifies you for graduate-level jobs and further study

Social, Health and Wellbeing BenefitsOECD 2013. People who have been to university:• Live Longer• More engaged in society • Happier• More liberal

Why go to a top university? ★ Employers like them★ Status★ Quality education ★ Value for money

1. University of Birmingham2. University of Bristol 3. University of Cambridge4. Cardiff University 5. Durham University 6. University of Edinburgh7. University of Exeter8. University of Glasgow9. Imperial College London

10. King’s College London11. University of Leeds12. University of Liverpool

Sutton Trust 30

Other elements to consider...• Student satisfaction• Teaching quality• Employability• Expertise• Living expenses• Quality of facilities

Facts to be aware of...★BA or BSc?★Undergraduate - first degree★Deferred entry - apply for 2021 entry★Foundation year★Points or A-Level grades?★Offers usually based on 3 A-Levels or equivalent★Scottish universities are a 4 years commitment★Overseas universities - handle with care

Close to home or far away?Close to home:

Cheaper

Family

More familiar

Local friends

Local work/interests

Far away:

Independence

New friends

New experiences

Living costs can be lower

Fewer rules

You could go local:• University of Southampton• Portsmouth University• University of Winchester• Southampton Solent• University of Chichester• Bournemouth University • Arts University Bournemouth

How to choose...• Websites: University Websites, www.ucas.com Which?, Complete University Guide

• League Tables: The Guardian League Tables by subject

• Student Forums: Student Room, alternative prospectuses

• Open Days • Higher Education Fair - 7th March 2019

Open Days★A chance to have a look round★Ask questions★Go to talks about finance and university life★See different departments and talk to staff and

students there★Most in May, June, Early July and September★Don’t believe them when they say you have to book★www.opendays.com

University websites

UCAS Form• Register during Tutor - from 22nd May• Up to 5 choices - should be same or similar• Lots of videos and information online• Personal Statement - lots of workshops to follow

• Tutor Reference - fill in a reference support form

• Predicted Grades - based on performance throughout this year plus this summer’s exams

Personal Statement...47 lines/4000 characters to sell themselves to the Admissions Tutor.

★ What they want to study and why★ Same personal statement used for every course ★ If it’s a course that interviews students this will secure the

interview★ Lots of support in College★ Presentations for students from universities in March★ Personal Statement Writing Workshops

Once the UCAS form is completed...1. £18 for one course choice, £24 for 2-5 choices2. Colleges adds academic reference to application

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!

Work Experience & 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

★ Work experience week: Monday 2nd - Friday 6th

September★ Contact our Careers & Work Experience Team

Financing study...

Student Finance Package

Tuition Fee Loan

Maintenance Loan

Extra Support: Bursaries and Scholarships

Bursaries & 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

Household income Tuition fee loan Maintenance loan

£25,000 or less £9,250 £8,944

£30,000 £9,250 £8,303

£35,000 £9,250 £7,661

£40,000 £9,250 £7,019

£45,000 £9,250 £6,377

£50,000 £9,250 £5,735

£55,000 £9,250 £5,093

£60,000 £9,250 £4,452

£62,187 or over £9,250 £4,168

Loan Repayments• Repayments start in the April after you have left your course,

only if you are earning over £25,000 (gross)

• You repay nine per cent of your income over £25,000

• Any outstanding balance is written off 30 years after entering repayment

• You can make additional repayments or repay in full at any time without incurring a charge

• You still have to make repayments if you live abroad, but there may be different income thresholds

Loan Repayments

Gross salaryMonthly take home

payMonthly repayment

£20,000 £1,415 £0

£25,000 £1,698 £0

£30,000 £1,981 £37.50

£35,000 £2,265 £75

Student Finance Information

www.gov.uk/student-financewww.gov.uk/student-finance-calculator

www.thestudentroom.co.uk/student/finance

Conservatoires and Drama Schools★ There are 8 Conservatoire schools training artists and production

professionals in dance, drama, circus arts and technical theatre.

★ All courses at conservatoires have a strong vocational, performance

orientation, and course structures are reflective of the industry.

★ There is a slightly different application process via UCAS Conservatoires and

students are supported individually to make competitive applications.

★ Not all Drama Schools are a conservatoire for a full directory of eligible

courses see www.dramauk.co.uk. Not all courses secure student loan funding

so the costs can add up.

Conservatoires and Drama Schools★ The 8 schools receive over 12,000

applications per year for 335 undergraduate places.

★ Every eligible applicant is interviewed, (for some drama schools you pay to audition).

★ It costs at least £17,365 per year to train a conservatoire student, most have funding packages.

★ Students spend 35 hours per week in training, they are hard work!

Birmingham Conservatoire

Leeds College of Music

Royal Academy of Music Royal

College of Music Royal

Conservatoire of Scotland Royal

Northern College of Music

Royal Welsh College of Music

and Drama

Trinity Laban Conservatoire of

Music and Dance

Art Foundation★ This is for students considering a course in

the creative industries.★ It is endorsed by the highly prestigious

University of the Arts London (UAL)★ More applicant info here:

https://sites.google.com/barton.ac.uk/fad-applicants/home

Gap Year Planning★ Some students choose to work for the entire year gaining

real life work experience.★ A more common decision is to work for 6 months and

travel for some of the year.★ Alternatively there are lots of different gap year schemes

which allow students to volunteer around the world. There are also gap year programmes designed with experienced guides.

★ Gap years are a good way to think about what you students want to do as there are so many different ways you can spend them.

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What we do to help...★ 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