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Anne Haggart, Hannah Smith
& John Duncan
WWW.SCOTLAND-ASPIRENORTH.AC.UK
CSI:ASPIRENorthCSI:ASPIRENorth
We are here to help you to…We are here to help you to…
Gain a better awareness of the best way to research courses
Find the course that suits the job or lifestyle you want
Understand what you need to do to have the best chance to access that course
Deciding on the right courseDeciding on the right course• What to study?
• For a particular career
• For a specific subject
• Where to study?
• UCAS Video
• Keep these things in mind when doing your research
Doing Your ResearchDoing Your Research
Prospectuses / Course Guides Newspapers Internet Friends and Family Library Journals
InternetInternet University/college websites PlanIT Plus Which? University bestcourse4me The Times Good University Guide UCAS
UCASUCASUCAS - Universities and Colleges Admissions ServiceWill handle your University application when it comes timeLots of useful info before applying
Course search Contact centre (UCAS Connect) Details of events near you Personal Statement advice
Research ExampleResearch Example• Think about
• What subject you would like to study• What course a particular career may require• What is covered within the course - does it interest
you?• Where you would like to study – which city/town?
• What do you need to support your application?• How many Highers?• What Subjects?• What Grades?• Work experience/life experience?
Enhance your applicationEnhance your application YASS Access RGU S6@Uni Uni of Aberdeen Summer
School Online Courses
YASSYASS YASS (Young Applicants in Schools Scheme)
allows S6 students in Scotland to study a university level module alongside their other studies through the Open University
It’s free!
Fits around school and social life
12 subject areas to choose from
Check module info for closing dates etc.
Talk to us or your school YASS coordinator
AccessAccess RGURGU Runs in 6 specific subject areas
– Art and Architecture (ACES programme)– Communications and Media– Allied Health Professions
(diagnostic radiography, occupational therapy, physiotherapy)– Management – Law– Forensic and analytical science
Free, after-school courses You can learn more about the University course you are interested
in and the entry requirements Access RGU
S6@Uni S6@Uni at University of Aberdeenat University of Aberdeen
Courses which are at 1st year Uni level Gain qualification for completing them Strengthen University application 12 weeks Videos of lectures and course materials
available online Some on-campus lab sessions
UniversityUniversity of Aberdeenof AberdeenSummer SchoolSummer School
6 weeks late June until start of August
Route into Aberdeen University if you don’t get what you need in your exams
Must have already applied to the University to be eligible
Online CoursesOnline Courses
Many courses covering various subjects available.
Run by Universities/Colleges Can offer a taster in new subjects Varying lengths and time commitment e.g. FutureLearn
SummarySummary
Research is important
Lots of options to enhance your application
ASPIRENorth can help! Personal Statement Workshop end of S5 Action Planning Interview start of S6 1:1 Application Support in S5 and S6
Any Questions?Any Questions?