Year 12 Options Evening 2014

‘Making your choices at 16’

Key Stage 4 – Careers Support

To help students make

an informed choice

18 lessons in Term 1 of Year 12

8 lessons in Term 2 of Year 12

Special Careers Day

Talk from Queens University

New A-Level Subjects Talk

Special Careers Assembly

Careers Service Advisors - Interview

Subject Teacher Advice

Key Stage 4 – Careers Lessons

To help students make

an informed choice

Raise self-awareness

Identify skills and talents

Which subjects do you really enjoy?

What are the options post-16?

Researching careers and jobs

What are the jobs of the future?

Which subjects are you good at?

Researching university courses

What A-Level subjects are on offer?

Do I need certain A-level subjects for a particular degree?

http://www.nidirect.gov.uk/index/information-and-services/education-and-learning/careers/plan-your-career/i-am-at-school-and-i-need-ideas/year-12.htm

‘Knowledge Economy’ requires highly skilled workers

50% of all new jobs require a degree course

40% of jobs advertised ask for graduates of any

discipline

Value of degree in terms of earnings ‘premium’ has

increased especially for women.

Is Higher Education still worthwhile?

Vocational / Applied Subjects1) Business Studies2) Health and Social Care3) ICT4) Science

Two thirds of the marks for Applied Subjects are awarded through portfolio units – coursework. One third of the marks are awarded through examined units – tests

Applied Subjects could be worth either:One A-Level = Single Award or Two A-Levels = Double Award

Applied Science

Applied Science

Nursing

Building Surveying

Environmental Science

Occupational Therapy

Food Technology

Youth Work

Primary Teaching

Music

Irish Forensic Science

Architecture

Early Childhood

Studies

Marine Biology

Art

DieteticsPhysiotherapy

Applied Health & Social Care

Applied Health and Social Care

Midwifery

Geography Teaching

Social Work

Business IT

Social Policy

Youth Work

Primary Teaching

Nursing

Irish Counselling

Criminology

Early Childhood

Studies

Multi Media

Human Resources

PsychologySpeech Therapy

Factors to consider when choosing your subjects:

1. Look at the list of subjects available and choose subjects you enjoy

2. Look at university course specific requirements – remember that most universities make offers based on 3 A-levels

3. A-level subjects and subject combinations – Russell Group – ‘Facilitating Subjects’

4. Labour Market Information

Advice from Year 13 students• Choose what you are good at

• Listen to what your subject teacher is advising

• Don’t choose what your friends are choosing unless you

really want to do the subject

• Speak to Year 13 students to hear what they think

• Don’t choose a subject because you like the teacher

• Find out what the subject involves before you sign up to it

• Make sure you know the entry requirements for the subject

http://www.ucas.com/

2. University Course Specific RequirementsPHARMACY at Queen’s University BelfastGrades AAB – including Chemistry and at least one subject from Biology, Mathematics and Physics (AS Biol preferred)

SPEECH & LANGUAGE THERAPY at The University of UlsterGrades BBB – One of the required 'A' level passes must be in English (or modern foreign language), Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Psychology, Geography, Double/Single Award Applied Science, Double/Single Award Health and Social Care, Geography or Psychology+ satisfactory performance in the HPAT Ulster Admissions Test

CIVIL ENGINEERING at Cardiff UniversityGrades ABB – including Mathematics

Specific GCSE Requirements at Queens University

•Business Subjects - Maths Grade B

•Nursing: - Maths & Science Grade C •Midwifery – Maths & Science Grade B

•High Demand Courses –offers based around outstanding GCSE results

HAVE THE COURAGE TO PLAY TO YOUR STRENGTHS

Specific A-levels not required*Courses may express a preference

Specific A-levels required*AS-level also acceptable

Students applying to one of the Russell Group of Universities

(Leading 24 universities in the UK) should choose their A-Level

subject combination very carefully.

Many of our students will choose vocational courses which may

not be offered by the more traditional universities – these students

also need to consider carefully because there may be subject

specific requirements.

3. Choosing A-level Subjects Combinations

http://russellgroup.org/InformedChoices-latest.pdf

Subject Combinations

Architecture – Applied Science (Double Award) & ICT

Quantity Surveying – Art & Design, Psychology and Religion

Accountancy – Business Studies, Mathematics & ICT

Nursing – Applied Health & Social Care (Double Award) & Religion

Primary Education – Applied Business Studies, Irish & Religion

Social Work – Business Studies, Politics & Religion

Film and Drama – Art, History and English

Criminology – Business Studies, Irish & Psychology

4. Labour Market Information

Job opportunities expected to expand – (STEM areas)

Green Economy

IT

Food

Healthcare

Green Economy Efficient Energy Use and Management Renewable Energies Water and Waste – Water Treatment Waste Management, Recovery & Recycling Environmental Consultancy Green ICT Applications/Software

Source Future Skills Needs of Enterprise within the Green Economy in Ireland, EGFSN, 2010

IT Financial Services

Communications

Creative Industries

All Sectors

Food Sector Shortages within the Sector

Marketing

Production

Distribution

Price Check – Cost of LivingArea of

Institution

Accommodation Weekly Living Costs* Tuition Fees Total Annual Cost

Northern Ireland

University£76 - £100 £159.80 £3,575 £9,967

English

University£67 - £130 £167.80 £9,000 £15,712

Scottish

University£148 - £185 £191.50 £9,000 £16,660

London University £90 - £150 £247.90 £9,000 £18,916

*Halifax Student Spend Survey

WHICH DEGREE SUBJECTS DOEMPLOYERS PREFER?

Miles Cowdry, Director, Global Corporate Development, Rolls Royce:

“We are looking for graduates who can be our future leaders and can demonstrate qualities of courage, judgement and breadth; typically linguists or arts graduates fare better in this regard.”

How can parents help?

ENTRY TO HIGH DEMAND COURSES MAY INVOLVE:

* Excellent GCSE profile

* Additional tests– e.g. BMAT, UKCAT & LNAT, HPAT, HPAT Ireland

* A* grades or impressive module results at AS level* Work Experience

* Evidence of engagement outside A-level specification

What the selectors are looking for:

Transferable SkillsPersonal QualitiesMotivationEnthusiasmDepth of knowledge of

course

Brains are not enough!

Get involved in extra-curricular activities ……

Stand Out from the Crowd

Awards and Achievements

Work / Voluntary Experience

Extra-Curricular Activities

Positions of Responsibility

Ability to work on your own

Teamwork

Key Stage 4 – What happens now?

Choosing A-Level Subjects

Students will soon be asked to submit their AS subject choices after seeking help from:

• Subject teacher• Form teacher• Careers teacher• Careers Service Advisors• ‘A-Level Subject Choices’ booklet• UCAS website• Family, Friends etc

Year 12 Options Evening 2012

‘Making your choices at 16’