Careers Teachers Event – Open Day 2017
Welcome
Isabel Jennings
Director
Marketing, Recruitment, Communications & Internationalisation
Agenda
• Faculty Overviews
An overview of new programmes and initiatives from each of our three Faculties
AHSS – Dr Philip McGowan
MHLS – Gordon Brown
EPS – Andrew Norton
• Educational Skills Development – Maria Lee
Pathway programmes, scholarships and employability skills development
• Student Accommodation – Richard Robinson
New student accommodation provision for 2018
• Admissions Update – Jennifer Dwyer
• Questions
TOP
1%TOP 10
STUDENTEXPERIENCE
UK
2ndFACILITIES
TOP 20
SUBJECT
RANKINGS
94%WORK OR
FURTHER STUDY
INVESTMENT
IN FACILITIES
QS World Rankings
2018/webometrics.info9TH in Times Higher
Student Experience Survey 2017
Times Higher Student
Experience Survey 2017
20+ subjects in Top 20 in UK DLHE 2015/16 3 new Faculty buildings & investment in
accommodation
Computer Science
Building
Main Site Tower/Law School
Retaining our Students
University Retention
• National Average 7.8% of 1st year
students leave their course
• RG Average 5.5% of 1st year students
leave their course
• Queen’s University 4.1% of 1st year
students leave their course
Source: HESA non-continuation rates 2015-16
The MaSN
• No international or GB student displaces a student from Northern
Ireland (excl. quota controlled subjects)
• The number of places we can allocate to students from Northern
Ireland is capped, it is not capped for international or GB students.
• Students from Northern Ireland still account for 82% of all
undergraduate students.
The Domestic Recruitment &
Events (DRE) Team
Una Reid
Head of Domestic
Recruitment &
Events
Anthony McGrath
Domestic Recruitment
Manager
Grace Meehan
Student Recruitment
Officer (UG)
Conleth Burns
Student Recruitment
Support Officer
Careers Teachers Event – Open Day 2017
Dr Philip McGowan
School of Arts, English & Languages
Faculty of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
M Liberal ArtsInnovative New 4-year UG Programme for 2018 Entry
Flexible Degree International Study
Placement OpportunitiesMulti and
Interdisciplinary Teaching
MLiberal Arts
M Liberal Arts
Flexible degree opportunities combining Liberal Arts with pathways in:
Anthropology French Music
Drama History Philosophy
Economics Politics Portuguese
English International Studies Spanish
Film Irish Theology
M Liberal Arts: The People
Ambitious for
themselves and for
the world
Have leadership drive
and motivation
Prepared to tackle
the major challenges
we face today…
M Liberal Arts: The People
M Liberal Arts
Dr Philip McGowan
School of Arts, English & Languages
t: 02890 973261
Relaunch of:
• Single Honours Sociology
• Single Honours Anthropology
BA Sociology – So what’s new?
Themed pathways:
• Risk and Social Inequalities
• Conflict and Security
• Life course
• Family, Childhood and Health
Final year research project and
dissertation:
possibility of action projects and
placements, employability
sessions etc.
Potential Maymester module –
either Paris or USA
Other exciting possibilities:
Employability will be enhanced through
the core ethnography and dissertations
based modules –
potential that they could be run through
placements with organizations.
It is possible that a student could develop
a relationship with a potential employer
from Level 1 through to the end of their
dissertation 18 months later.
:
BA Anthropology – So what’s new?
:The degree pathway has been revised with
new modules and revision of existing modules.
New module focusing on anthropology's role in
policy and practice -
Hanging Out on Street Corners will introduce
the utility of ethnography and anthropology in
applied situations.
Example:
Importance of symbols for social groups when
you're working in public policy/government.
BA Anthropology – So what’s new?
Careers Teachers Event – Open Day 2017
Gordon Brown
Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Sciences
Schools in the Faculty
• School of Biological Sciences
• School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Science
• School of Nursing and Midwifery
• School of Pharmacy
• MPharm Pharmacy
• BSc Pharmaceutical Sciences
• BSc Pharmaceutical Sciences with Industrial Placement
• BSc Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
• BSc Pharmaceutical Biotechnology with Industrial Placement
School of Pharmacy
1stin the UK for
Pharmacy(TIMES 2016)
ranked
The pharmaceutical industry has a greater
impact on the UK economy than any other
high-tech industry.
It employs 73,000 people, and offers
graduates a chance to play an important role
in the development of new medicines, with
employment opportunities existing at all stages
of the drug development process.
Did you know…
Drug
DiscoveryPre-clinical Clinical trials Review Clinic
10,000COMPOUNDS
< 250COMPOUNDS
< 5COMPOUNDS
6 years 7 years 2 years
Pharmaceutical Sciences is the study of the
formulation, development and manufacture of new
drugs. It’s a fast-developing and compelling area of
scientific study.
Pharmaceutical Biotechnology is the science that
covers all the technologies required for the production,
manufacturing and registration of biological drugs.
All of these facets are addressed and integrated in two
three-year undergraduate degrees.
YEAR 1
• Basic Skills for the Pharmaceutical and
Biopharmaceutical Sciences
• Mathematics and Statistical Skills
• Pharmaceutical and Applied
Microbiology
• Physicochemical Principles for
Formulation
• Pharmaceutical Physiology
• Structure, Reactivity and Mechanism in
Organic and Bioorganic Chemistry
YEAR 2
• Industrial Pharmaceutics
• Principles of Drug Action
• Medicinal Substances
• Placement / 48 weeks between
Level 2 and Level 3
YEAR 3
• Advanced Delivery Systems for Large &
Small Molecules
• Quality Assurance and Regulatory Aspects
of Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• Pharmaceutical Science Research Project
• Drug Design/Pharmaceutical Analysis
BSc Pharmaceutical Sciences
Optional 48 week placement within industry between Years 2 and 3
BSc Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
YEAR 1
• Basic Skills for the Pharmaceutical and
Biopharmaceutical Sciences
• Mathematics and Statistical Skills
• Pharmaceutical and Applied
Microbiology
• Physicochemical Principles for
Formulation
• Pharmaceutical Physiology
• Structure, Reactivity and Mechanism in
Organic and Bioorganic Chemistry
YEAR 2
• Industrial Pharmaceutics
• Principles of Drug Action
• Medicinal Substances
• Placement / 48 weeks between
Level 2
YEAR 3
• Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Research
Project
• Applied Biotechnology and Regulatory Affairs
• Biological Approaches to Disease Treatment
and Prevention
• Biopharmaceutical Analysis
• Industrial Biotechnology
Optional 48 week placement within industry between Years 2 and 3
Students can choose a Four Year option which will allows them the
opportunity for experience of the industrial environment, through the
inclusion of 48 week placement within industry between Years 2 and 3.
Current placements are taken with a range of companies based in NI,
Scotland and Dublin.
Industrial Placements
Queen’s College China was jointly established
by China Medical University and Queen's
University Belfast in 2014.
Based in Shenyang, students study the same
BSc courses which are taught in the School of
Pharmacy in Belfast. This presents
opportunities for students to study modules in
China during their programme.
International Opportunities
Studying for the BSc Pharmaceutical Sciences or BSc
Pharmaceutical Biotechnology degree at Queen‘s will assist students
in developing the core skills and employment-related experiences that
are valued by employers, professional organisations and academic
institutions.
• Industrial pharmacy (£25k)
• Academic pharmacy (£31k with a PhD)
• Scientific publishing (£21k)
Additionally we consult and have developed links with a large number
of employers including Warner Chilcott and Almac who are members
of the stakeholders panel for this degree.
Career Prospects
A-Level
BBBIncluding Biology/Chemistry and at least one from Mathematics or
Physics + GCSE Chemistry/Biology grade C or GCSE Double Award
Science grades CC + GCSE Mathematics grade C
Careers Teachers Event – Open Day 2017
Andrew Norton
Faculty of Engineering & Physical Sciences
Schools in the Faculty
• School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
• School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
• School of Maths and Physics
• School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
• School of Natural and Built Environment
• School of Psychology
Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences
Focus on Employability
Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences
Acquire
knowledge that will let
them change the world-
covering topics such as
security, sustainability
and health.
Apply
their knowledge through
project based learning
and employability skills.
Augment
their learning through
engaging with industry
during their studies;
continuing to be part of
Queen’s once they leave,
as Alumni.
Ways to engage
Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences
Thursday 10th
November 20176.30-9.30pm Engineering Parents' Evening
Year 12, 13, 14 Students
and Parents
Tuesday 20th – Friday 23rd February 2018
10am - 2pm TBCEPS Regional Open Days (Newry, Derry, Omagh, Ballymena)
Year 11, 12, 13 Students and Teachers
Wednesday 21st March 2018
6.30-9.30pm Science at Queen’s Year 11, 12, 13 Students and Parents
Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences
20th – 23rd February 2018
Year 11, 12 and 13
All Schools
Interactive exhibits
Newry, Derry, Omagh, Ballymena
REGIONAL
INTERACTIVE
OPEN DAYS
Higher Level Apprenticeships
• With PWC developing an HLA in Software Engineering with Digital Technology
• Apprenticeships of 4 year duration
• Apprentices will study for a BEng degree alongside their employment
• Study core modules from Levels 1 and 2 during first 2 years
• Specialised level 3 modules aligned with role in company taken in years 3 and 4
• Apprentices will be paid company employees from day 1 and will not pay university fees
• Intention is to introduce for 2018 entry – look for announcement
Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences
Careers Teachers Event – Open Day 2017
Maria Lee
Head of Educational and Skills Development
Update on two developments focussed on widening access
Pathway Opportunity Programme
Lloyds Scholars Scheme
Ongoing developments supporting employability and skills
Development weeks
Focus on work related learning experiences (local and international)
Overview
• Targeted at Year 13 pupils who meet WP eligibility criteria
• Guaranteed Offer - Up to two A-level grade (or equivalent) reduction
• 2017-18 programme will be open in September 2017 and will offer 120 places
for up to 6 pathways.
• Includes workshops, masterclasses and assessed residential summer school,
supported by peer mentoring, blended learning and onsite visits
Pathway Opportunity Programme
• Unique social mobility scheme introduced to Queen’s in 2017 offering 15
new undergraduates the opportunity to become part of an award-winning
programme, which includes
– Financial Support
– Paid Internships
– Advice from a mentor
– Skills Development Workshops
– Rewarding volunteer work
• Competitive process, opens in May each year
Lloyds Scholarship Scheme
14 MAY – 1 JUNE 2018
INSPIRE | INNOVATE | EXPLORE
Three weeks when students are provided with space to engage in a broad
range of development activities which complement academic learning.
Students are invited to apply for funding for their event and compete for
prizes in the new ‘The Development Weeks Challenge’ competition.
Development Weeks
.
For more information and updates go.qub.ac.uk/developmentweeks
Work related experience for ALL students.
Careers Options by Skills and Sectors
http://www.qub.ac.uk/directorates/sgc/careers/CareersInformationbySchoolandSector/
Career Development
Programmes
Learning about core business functions, developing business-related skills, and network with potential
recruiters.
Engineering Leadership, Insight into Management, MEDIA, Skills for Success
Alumni Career Mentoring Graduates of Queen's mentor students on 1-1 basis
Work Place Study Tours Visiting a range of employers, to undertake active learning opportunities and network with professionals in a
range of industry sectors and locations
Projects Linking students with community needs to develop employability skills in an applied context
Science Shop, Homework Clubs
Queen’s Internship Short unpaid internships (1-2 weeks) and paid internships (1 month to 3 months)
Work Placements modules Working in an organisation as part of a module
Work Placement Working in a company for up to a year-in a paid placement as part of a degree programme
.
.
Growing Global Opportunities
Careers Teachers Event – Open Day 2017
Richard Robinson
Head of Accommodation
• 2,247 self-catering study bedspaces
– Elms Village (1,900 bedspaces) & Queen’s Houses (347) close to
main campus, Malone Road and Botanic
• Choice of 38, 39 and 51 week contracts
• Variety of rooms from £73 - £127 per week (2017-18)
• Current over-demand (800) in accommodation and many other
students do not apply
Existing Accommodation
• £70m investment in student accommodation in the city
September 2018
• Elms Village – 1,900
• Queen’s Houses – 347
• New City Centre Accommodation – 1,216
• Total accommodation available 3,463
• 54% increase in rooms for Queen’s students
Expansion Plans
Queen’s Accommodation in the City
• 2,247 self-catering study bed spaces.
• Two city centre locations:
– McClintock Street / Bedford Street (476)
– College Avenue / Great Victoria Street (740)
Both within 15 minutes walk of the main campus
Gymnasium on ground floor of College Avenue – access for all student residents
24 / 7 wrap around service - safety and security is our priority
• 24 hour reception at Elms and the city centre properties
• 24 hour security help desk at Elms and city centre properties
• Electronic access systems for safety – no keys
• 24 hour pastoral support for all students
• 24 hour helpline for internet
• 24 hour maintenance provision
What is unique about our accommodation?
• Modern purpose-built student accommodation
96% refurbished within the last three years
• A range of social and communal facilities including:
– study area and computer lounge
– coffee bar, shop and laundry
– quiet space and social space
• Vibrant events programme and pastoral support for students delivered by the
Residential Life team including student Residential Assistants
What to expect?
Range of rooms to suit all budgets:
• Twin £73
• Standard £97
• En-suite £115
• Premium £127
Diverse student population – up to 80 nationalities and an opportunity to
make new friends for life.
What to expect – room types?
• All self-catered accommodation
• 10-11 students sharing an apartment / floor in Elms
• 3 - 6 students sharing an apartment in city centre
• 52% en-suite
• What is included in the cost:
Heating, hot water, 100Mb internet and Wi-Fi for all students
Cleaning of communal and shared areas weekly (students clean own rooms)
24 hour services and programme to support a fun and vibrant student lifestyle
Secure bicycle storage
What to expect ?
Safe, secure, affordable and high quality accommodation for all our students
• 3,463 bed spaces from September 2018
Please encourage all of your pupils to apply for accommodation at Queen’s next year.
Applications will be taken from March 2018 for the 2018-19 academic year.
To Apply: http://www.stayatqueens.com/
Accommodation at Queen’s
Careers Teachers Event – Open Day 2017
Jennifer Dwyer
Head of Admissions & Access Service
2017 POSITION PRIOR TO CONFIRMATION
Applications down by -1.5%. Nationally the reduction
was -3.7% (UK -4.2% and non UK by -1.3%)
Overall UFs static; CFs up by +1.9% and CIs +7.9%
NI & EU (MaSN) applications down by -2.2%
UF – up by 16 (+4.9%)
CF – down by 13.5 (-0.3%)
CI – up by 189.5 (+7.3%)
Positive recruitment outcome
INTAKE 2017
Target
intakes:
Figures in brackets = target intake in 2016
Agreed some flexibility would be exercised in terms of NI & EU intake numbers
Current Position:
Projected NI & EU intake above target
GB intake above target
Borderline standards higher in many subject areas
NI & EU
Including GB intake to controlled subjects
3225
(3330)
Nursing (all fields) 459 (432)
Midwifery 45 (35)
GB 282 (275)
INTAKE QUALITY – ENGINEERING & PHYSICAL
SCIENCES
For majority of subject areas up to one A-level grade drop or one A-level grade drop accepted, but
very dependent on performance in relevant subject(s). Numbers small.
Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics and Environmental Planning.
Aerospace, Civil, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, Geography and Archaeology.
Mathematics – one AS-level grade drop if A in Mathematics ie ABC+c with A in Mathematics
Psychology – numbers controlled in line with target – some one AS-level grade drop accepted (ie
BBB+c/ABC+c) – no repeat applicants with these grades
Architecture – ABC+e (one student)
Business Information Technology – two AS-level grade drop – BBB+d
Computer Science – alternative 3 A-level + 1 AS-level offer accepted if appropriate grade in relevant
subject and some averaging above/averaging out. Subjects extremely important eg ABC with AB in
Maths and Computing accepted. ABC (D&T, Mathematics, ICT) unsuccessful.
INTAKE QUALITY – MEDICINE, HEALTH AND
LIFE SCIENCES
Biological Sciences – one AS-level grade drop if B in relevant subject
Agri-Food and Land Use – less than one A-level drop accepted depending on combination of
acceptable subjects
Biomedical Sciences – alternative offer accepted but otherwise only flexibility was in subject
performance eg ABB with BB in Biology and Chemistry accepted
Dentistry – one A-level grade drop accepted ie AAB in some cases
Medicine – precise grades only – 22 from reserve list (rank 484)
Pharmacy – one AS-level grade drop – ABB+c
Pharmaceutical Sciences – alternative offer (BBC+b) accepted (C in Chemistry in some cases
accepted depending on other subjects taken)
Nursing and Midwifery – averaged out to standard and alternative offer
INTAKE QUALITY – ARTS, HUMANITIES AND
SOCIAL SCIENCES
For BMus and most BA degrees – BBB and average out or alternative offer accepted if B in
relevant subject.
Creative Arts - Film Studies (Single and Joint Honours) – precise grades only; Drama – average
above only; Music (BA degrees) – one AS-level grade drop (BBB+c) against ABB offer; Broadcast
– one A-level grade drop – BBB/ABC
PPE – one A-level grade drop (AAB/ABB+b)
Law – ABB+c
Accounting – less than one A-level grade drop – ABB+d
Economics and Business Management – average out and alternative offer only
Actuarial Science and Risk Management – one AS-level grade drop (AAA+b)
Finance – alternative offer and average above if B in A-level Maths
Social Work – one A-level grade drop (3 students)
2018 ENTRY
New Programmes
Single Honours Anthropology and Sociology reinstated with new content (BBB)
Business Management with Placement (ABB)
Master of Liberal Arts (MLibArts) UCAS Code Y300 (AAA)
Changes to Entrance Requirements
Computing and Information Technology BBB-AAB
Food Quality, Safety and Nutrition
Food Science and Food Security
Pharmaceutical Sciences
Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
Economics with Finance GCSE Maths Grade A
Dentistry GCSE Physics/Double Award Sci no longer required
Note: Business Information Technology will remain at ABB
Refined A-level subject requirements
2018 ENTRY
Changes to Selection Criteria
Sample piece of creative writing will no longer be required for the BA Hons in English with Creative
Writing
Scoring of UKCAT for Medicine and Dentistry will revert to 2016 with the operational use of the
new test in Decision Making
Scenario questions introduced to Social Work interviews
Acceptability of New A-level Qualifications (full details in Schools & Colleges letter)
Life and Health Sciences (cannot be offered with Biology or Chemistry and also ?Physics)
Professional Business Services (cannot be offered with Business Studies)
Qualification Reform
Vocational Qualifications – planned review of current requirements
With introduction of C*, Grade B will be equated to Grade 6 in the new numerical scale
Careers Teachers Event – Open Day 2017
Questions
DECISION MAKING – MIXTURE OF QUALIFICATIONS
Much more common due to Entitlement Framework and Reform of Qualifications across
the UK
Admissions used to dealing with a wide variety of qualifications, including linear
qualifications
Challenge is sometimes identifying qualifications listed on UCAS application
Applied A-levels
Normally no limit on numbers counted
No distinction made unless specific requirements
Exceptions Medicine and Dentistry (maximum one Applied A-level or Applied
AS-level)
DECISION MAKING (contd)
BTEC (and equivalent OCR) qualifications
Acceptable (provided course requirements satisfied)
Level 3 Extended Diploma
Level 3 Diploma + one A-level or Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma
Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma + two A-levels (General or Applied) ie normally a
maximum of one Subsidiary Diploma in applicant’s portfolio
Exceptions – Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmacy
Offers made in terms of grades in individual units
DECISION MAKING (contd)
A-level target Extended Diploma Diploma + 1 A-level Subsidiary Diploma + 2 A-levels
AAA 160 Distinctions + 20 Merits 120 Distinctions plus A 60 Distinctions plus AA
AAB 140 Distinctions + 40 Merits 120 Distinctions plus B 60 Distinctions plus AB
ABB 120 Distinctions + 60 Merits 90 Distinctions + 30 Merits plus B 60 Distinctions plus BB
BBB 100 Distinctions + 80 Merits 60 Distinctions + 60 Merits plus B 30 Distinctions + 30 Merits plus BB
BBC 80 Distinctions + 100 Merits 60 Distinctions + 60 Merits plus C 30 Distinctions + 30 Merits plus BC
BCC 60 Distinctions + 120 Merits 30 Distinctions + 90 Merits plus C 30 Distinctions + 30 Merits plus CC
These should be treated as a guide only as variations may occur in certain circumstances (eg for
Mathematics degrees A-level Mathematics grade A is stipulated).
DECISION MAKING (contd)
Qualifications Reform across the UK
Phased Introduction – every year different until 2021 entry
QUB policy
Linear and Modular A-levels and GCSEs will be treated on same basis
AS-level performance will continue to be taken into account
4th AS-level will still be required for Medicine (not Dentistry)
Pass in Science Practical will be specified
Mapping of GCSE grading – C = 4, B = 6, A = 7 and A* = 8 & 9 (A* will equate to 9
only with CCEA Reformed GCSE)
SCALE OF QUALIFICATION CHANGE