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An introduction to Higher Education Choosing university courses and places.
Fred Binley, Schools & Colleges Liaison Officer
What will University mean to you?
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opportunity for new
experiences
unlimited academic
possibilities
independence and freedom
An investment for the future
Cheap beer and good nights out
the most exciting time of
your life…?
A great graduate
job/career
University: home or away?
“Students who leave home get the best jobs”
“Students who stay at home choose from a limited selection then should select the course that best suits their interests, not the best locally available”
“Students who study away from home have better job prospects…graduates who attend a local university are less likely to move and find work”
“Graduates who migrate earn more than those employed in their home region”
What should I study to get a good job?
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Accounting & Finance
Chemistry
Geography
Music
which has the highest % of students entering employment on graduation?
What should I study to get a good job?
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Accounting = 80%
Chemistry =85%
Geography =79%
Music
=90%
which has the highest % of students entering employment on graduation?
Targeted by top employers
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What can I do with a degree in…
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Art:
Biochemistry:
Biology:
Geography:
History:
Law:
Languages:
Media Studies:
Philosophy:
television, arts admin, web page design, tourism
forensic science, management, IT, sales
environmental consultancy, finance, marketing
journalism, banking, accountancy, law, sales
law, finance, IT, management, computing
accountancy, banking, the media, industry, sales
law, tourism, civil service, diplomatic service
personnel, marketing, public relations
law, finance, local government
Do I need to choose a vocational subject?
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YES: for the professions: teaching, medicine, nursing, social work, engineering, occupational therapy…
usually ask for: rarely ask for:
good communication skills
aptitude/ a quick learner
accurate literacy/numeracy
confidence /dynamism
rational perspective/tenacity
a good class of degree/work experience
named degree subject
named university
specialist knowledge
ability to party all night
#greatontwitter
expert at taking selfies
Guess the graduate?
? Clue 1
Clue 2
Clue 3
He’s been a TV presenter on nature programmes
since the late 1980s think Spring Watch…The Really
Wild Show
Born in 1961
He studied Zoology at the University of Southampton
Chris Packham
TV Presenter, Photographer
Naturalist
Guess the graduate?
? Clue 1
Clue 2
Clue 3 Her wizardly books have been translated into 42 different languages…
Born in Chepstow 1965
She studied French and Classics at the University
of Exeter
JK Rowling
Author
Guess the graduate?
? Clue 1
Clue 2
Clue 3 Think Bruno, Borat, Ali-G In-da-House..
Born in London 1971
He studied Economics at the University Cambridge
Sacha Baron Cohen
Actor
Choosing a university: it’s complicated…
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550,898
450,000
60,000
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applicants, chasing…
places, on over…
different degree courses at…
higher education institutions.
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Making an educated choice
Doing the research and find the right university…
…offering you the right course
The good news is the UK is one of the best places to study!
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The globalization of Higher Education
USA - 30
UK - 18
Australia - 7
Canada - 5
Switzerland - 4 Japan - 6
Hong Kong - 3
France - 2
Singapore - 2
Ireland - 1
South Korea - 2 Netherlands - 6
China - 3
Denmark - 2
New Zealand - 1
Belgium - 1
Sweden - 2
Taiwan - 1
Germany - 3
Source: QS World Rankings 2013-14 <http://www.topuniversities.com/university-rankings/world-university-rankings>
Finland - 1
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Global graduates
UK universities in the
World Top 100
QS World University Ranking 2013-14
Cambridge
UCL
Imperial
Oxford
Edinburgh
Manchester
Kings
Bristol
Warwick
LSE
Birmingham
St. Andrews Sheffield
Glasgow
York
Leeds
Nottingham
Durham
So not all universities are the same…
“Should I just apply to Russell Group Universities?”
The Russell Group represents 24 leading UK universities
Committed to maintaining the very best research, an offering outstanding teaching and learning experiences
Strong links with business and the public sector
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University Challenge
Which of the following Universities are not in the Russell Group?
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Which universities are not Russell Group?
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Birmingham Liverpool Bath Loughborough Birkbeck Royal Holloway
Cardiff Oxford Durham Queen Mary Exeter Southampton Glasgow St Andrew’s Goldsmith’s Sussex Imperial Warwick Leicester York
University Challenge
The results…
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Birmingham Liverpool Bath Loughborough Birkbeck Royal Holloway
Cardiff Oxford Durham Queen Mary Exeter Southampton Glasgow St Andrew’s Goldsmith’s Sussex Imperial Warwick Leicester York Does this mean then universities in red are no good!? If not Russell Group....which ‘group’ do they belong to?
Research intensive universities
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national reputation
international reputation
highly competitive
high grades
city based
campus based Research
Universities
What size of research university?
Campus based – (10 –to 15,000 students)
York, Durham, Oxford, Warwick, St Andrew’s...
City-based – (20 –to 40,000 students) :
Manchester, Southampton, Bristol, Newcastle
Leeds, Nottingham, Edinburgh...
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Regional Universities
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Anglia Ruskin Bath Spa Bedfordshire Birmingham City Bolton Bucks Canterbury Christchurch UCLAN Coventry Cumbria Derby UEL Edinburgh Napier Greenwich Gloucestershire Kingston
Leeds Met London Met Middlesex Wolverhampton West Scotland West London
Regional Universities
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often vocational
accessible
serve local community
teaching based
local employer
links
large range of courses Regional
Universities
It’s not just about the course…
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Facilities:
Social life:
Accommodation, library, computer labs, teaching rooms etc - 24 hour access?
Cafes, restaurants, bars, night-clubs, sports, societies, shops...
Will you find someone to love you?
Opportunity to study abroad: Europe? USA/Canada? Australia?
New Zealand? Far East? Work-placements? Sandwich year?
Other attractions:
The grades game…
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Selectors
Lots of applicants high entry grades
Medics / Vets/Nursing
Law /Psychology
Management / Business/ Economics
Oxbridge & Russell Group…
Recruiters
Fewer applicants lower entry grades
Lots of places to fill....
Environmental Chemistry/Biology
Statistics
Brewing and Distilling Studies
Government Policy
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£9,000 Tuition Fees
The numbers game…
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Student and parent expectations are higher
Universities can recruit in 2013/2014: unlimited numbers of students with ABB+…and equivalencies
George Osborne announced in December’s Autumn Statement an extra 30,000 student places in 2014-15 a prelude to abolishing the cap on student numbers entirely in 2015-16.
So if you are a good student with good grades Universities will be working hard to attract you to consider studying with them!
However – it’s still competitive…
Play your university card right…
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Let’s look at applications for some Russell Group Universities in 2013-14…
How many applications has each institution received?
How many places did each institution have?
What was the applicant to places ratio?
Play your university card right…!
Applications Places Ratio
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Oxford 18,143 3,281 5.5
Cambridge 15,831 3,401 4.7
LSE 16,221 31,416 11.5
Southampton 34,437 4,499 7.7
York 23,570 3,749 6.3
Edinburgh 46,875 5,474 8.6 King’s College 33,660 4,331 7.8 Warwick 28,485 3,828 7.4 Durham 26,200 4,026 6.5 Nottingham 52,271 7,160 7.3
Choosing a course Archaeology
Art
Biological Sciences
Biomedical Science
Chemistry
Computer Science
Criminology
Earth Science
Economics
Education
Electronics
Engineering
English
Environmental Science
Fashion & Textile Design
Fashion Management
Film
Geography
Graphics
Health Sciences
History
Law
Management
Mathematics
Medicine
Midwifery
Modern Languages
Music
Nursing
Occupational Therapy
Oceanography
Philosophy
Physics & Astronomy
Physiotherapy
Podiatry
Politics & International Relations
Psychology
Sociology
Statistics
Web Science
Zoology
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C21st Degree subjects
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Surf Science
Golf Management
Celebrity Journalism
American, African, Polynesian Studies
Waste Management
International Football Management
Under-water Basket Weaving
Hospitality Management
Agriculture/Horticulture
Photography
Music Therapy
Journalism
Photography
Brad and Angelia Studies
Start researching
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UCAS website
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Which University?
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Which University
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What will I study?
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What about the modules?
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Key Information Sets
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How do you apply?
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Universities & Colleges
Admissions Service
Get a signed up with UCAS Apply in school/college
UCAS deadline is January 15th 2015 (Oct 14 for Oxbridge)
Apply to up to FIVE Universities (4 for some courses)
Universities offer places on you obtaining specified entry requirements
UCAS Extra
Deferred Entry – GAP Years
UCAS Apply
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Student holds final 2 university offers as:
FIRM = 1st choice, or
INSURANCE = 2nd choice
An ideal timeline:
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Now
June
July
August
Visit a HE convention
investigate finance
Start to draw up a shortlist of courses and places you like
Visit universities
look at www.opendays.com
Decide on criteria for choosing
Start researching universities
An ideal timeline:
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October
Autumn
Easter
Summer
Attend open days/ interviews
Receive conditional offers
Decide your first and second choice university
A-level results
Celebrate and head off to Uni!
Complete your online UCAS
application
Graduate earnings
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‘Graduate outlook best since 2008’
‘A review of the job market suggests that top employers have increased
their vacancies for recent graduates by 4.6 per cent this year...’
‘Only 10% of UK students remained unemployed six months after
graduating in 2013…’
Graduate earnings
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Average non-graduate salary 2013: £13 – 16,000 Average starting graduate salary 2013: £24,000 to 26,500 Annual survey conducted by Association of Graduate Recruiters
Come and visit US!
Undergraduate Open days
Friday 4th/ Saturday 5th July 2014
Friday 5th/ Saturday 6th September 2014
Further information
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EPQ Support Resources www.learnwithus.southampton.ac.uk
Publications and Guidance www.southampton.ac.uk/schoolsandcolleges
Access to Southampton Alternative Entry Scheme www.southampton.ac.uk/a2s
MOOCs www.futurelearn.com/partners/university-of-southampton
Email me!
Fred Binley:
Schools and Colleges Liaison Officer
University of Southampton
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