Student Progression Information Evening
Alexis Smith: Student Services ManagerStella Hammond & John Rainford: Careers Advisors
Rebecca Courtaux: Personal tutor (Gifted & Talented Co-ordinator)
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AIMS OF THE SESSION
• What are the requirements for progression
• What are the options after RuTC
• What support is in place
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PROGRESSION FROM YEAR 1 TO YEAR 2
AS, IB, vocational level 3: • Progression to year 2 is not automatic• Good attendance• Good progress• Good attitude to study and College• Successful completion of assessments• Will already know if there are concerns
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VOCATIONAL LEVEL 3 PROGRAMMES
• 90 credit, Subsidiary, Extended Diploma• Progression to Extended Diploma• Expected to achieve all assessments and successfully
complete year 1 qualification • Will know targets for year 2• Classes continue until 27 June
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AS PROGRAMMES
• Students currently studying 4 AS subjects (some exceptions)
• External exams in period 12 May - 6 June (orals and practicals earlier)
• No study leave – classes continue• A2 preparation begins 9 June – students should
attend all classes• Classes continue until 27 June
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AS to A2
• Must achieve at least 3 subjects at grade E to continue (Maths has specific requirements)
• Most students take 3 subjects at A2• Realistic choices for HE applications• Only exceptional restart/repeat year
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IB PROGRAMME
• Two-year programmes• End of year assessments/internal exams• Help predict final grades• Classes continue until 27 June
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KEY DATES
• AS results Thursday 14 August – sent by e-mail to students
• Enrolment for year 2 – Tuesday 19th and Wednesday 20th August
• Students will be invited in by letter• Some students may be advised they will not be
progressing to year 2
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OPTIONS ON LEAVING COLLEGE
• University• Employment• Apprenticeship• Internship• Volunteering• Gap Year
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Reasons for progressing to Higher Education include: • A real interest in the chosen subject• In order to attain qualifications needed for a particular profession
or career• To gain more earning potential with a degree • The opportunity to include a work placement, or a period of
study abroad• Personal satisfaction• Making new friends, exploring new ideas and places
WHY CONTINUE STUDYING?
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HIGHER EDUCATION
It is possible to take a year
abroad or in industry during your studies, or study part-time
There are 130 universities in
the UK offering over 1000 degree
and diploma courses
A degree adds employment value and is a required qualification for
some professions
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WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT AT UNIVERSITY?
• Most degree courses will take 3 years of study before you graduate
• 30 weeks each year How long are
degree studies?
• Lectures and group seminars• Essays, presentations, exams
How are studies
assessed?• Most degrees are modular offering credits
of 120 per year• Most degrees offer core and optional units
of study
What is the style of learning?
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Location and Environment: Do you want to live at home, away from home, in a city, town or out of town campus?
Reputation: What are the academic facilities like? What is their student satisfaction rate?
Entertainment: What clubs and societies can you join?
Where will you be successful ? Check entry requirements very carefully
Choosing a Course and a University
RESEARCH: UCAS Website (www.ucas.com)
UCAS TARIFF POINTS
A2 Grade A* A B C D E
Tariff Points 140 120 100 80 60 40
BTEC Grade
D*D*D*
D*D*D
D*DD
DDD DDM
DMM
MMM
MMP
MPP PPP
TariffPoints
420 400 380 360 320 280 240 200 160 120
BTEC National Extended Diploma
International Baccalaureate• The pass range for the IB is 24 – 45 • Although the IB carries UCAS points, universities normally ask for the IB
total mark with specific grades in the Higher Level subjects
A Level
University Entry Requirements
MEDIAQualification BRIGHTON PORTSMOUTHA LEVEL BBB 240 – 300 POINTS
With 240 points from A2= 3 x C grades
BTEC EXTENDED DIPLOMA
DDM DMM
IB 32 28
University Entry RequirementsCIVIL ENGINEERING
Qualification BRUNEL UNIVERSITY KINGSTON UNIVERSITY
A Level ABBTo include Maths and a Science
280 POINTS of which 160 must come from A Levels (2xC grades)To include AS or A2 Maths + a Science
BTEC EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN ENGINEERING
D*DD with Distinctions in the Maths units
AcceptedMerits or above in the Maths units
IB 33 - 5 points in Higher Level Maths and a Science subject
26 - 6 in Higher Level Maths
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UNIVERSITY TERMS
• Bachelor of Arts – BA • Bachelor of Science – BSc• MA or MSc refer to postgraduate MastersSome professions have specific qualifications:• Engineering – Beng• Law - LLB (Latin) • Medicine MBChB (Latin)• Ordinary degree or Honours degree
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THE COST OF HIGHER EDUCATION
Financial assistance is available to help you meet the study and living costs
• Tuition Fee Loans• Maintenance (Living Costs) Loans• Maintenance Grant• University bursaries and scholarships
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UCAS Dates and Deadlines
October 15 2014:UCAS Deadline for Oxbridge and Medicine
January 15 2015: UCAS - Main Application Deadline
Applications after this date are classed as ‘late’ and will only be considered where universities still have places availableFeb-late June:
UCAS Extra (Early Clearing process) May- June:
Students accept offers August 13 (TBC):
A2 Results Day: Offers Confirmed and Clearing starts
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COLLEGE DATES AND DEADLINES
Thursday August 14: AS Results Day
Friday September 19: College deadline for Medicine
College deadline for OxbridgeFriday October 17:
College deadline for UCAS applicationsMonday December 1:
College deadline for Vocational Art students
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Alternatives to H.E.
Provide excellent opportunities for students of all levels All training is Government and/or employer funded - NO FEES! Provide alternatives for students who may not be progressing to A2 Available at intermediate, advanced and higher level
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Alternatives to H.E.Apprenticeships are JOBS, not placements or experience Available in traditional trades such as plumbing and hairdressing Apprenticeships in most of the professions such as accountancy, engineering and Law (legal executive) Not a poor alternative - highly sought after and competitive Need to register on the Apprenticeship Website www.apprenticehips.org.uk to search for vacancies The big organisations start to advertise around Christmas taking applications for the following Autumn
Management Apprenticeship
Accountancy Apprenticeship
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Case studies from RUTC
Amber
Amber is currently studying 4 A levels in physics, Spanish, maths, and music and planned to study an audio engineering degree at Surrey University with the aim of a career as a music engineer.
Having spotted a vacancy with the BBC on their Technology Apprenticeship scheme, Amber successfully applied for a place. They had over 1000 applicants for 20 places.
As part of the three year Higher Apprenticeship programme, Amber will complete work placements with the BBC and other media companies, while studying towards a degree in Broadcast Engineering whilst being paid £11,500 annual salary.
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Case studies from RUTC
Oddie
Oddie successfully applied for one of only 200 places on the Civil Service Fast Track Apprenticeship Scheme and now works at the Cabinet Office as Executive Assistant to the an HR Director. There were in excess of 3000 applicants for this apprenticeship Oddie said “After leaving College, I decided that I wanted to gain more qualifications in a real-life working environment, rather than attend university.”
On the Civil Service Fast Track Apprenticeship Scheme Oddie will study for a Higher Apprenticeship qualification in Business Administration. On completion, after two years, he will be able to apply for graduate career opportunities within the Civil Service.
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School Leaver Schemes
On the increase Tend to be in the Professions - eg Accountancy with KPMG Very high entry level - often AAB at A level Normally a sponsored degree A retail scheme recently offered with Harrods Useful website - Not Going to Uni
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Where to find further information
The Careers Centre has information about Apprenticeships and School leaver programmes and Careers Advisors are available to assist students with their applications Help and advice is also available for students wanting to take a gap year, to volunteer or to work abroad For students who want to go straight into employment and don't want to undertake further study at the moment, again Careers Advisors can help and advise about how to apply for a job
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SUPPORT IN COLLEGE
• Personal Tutor’s guide students through the process• We have specialist advisors for potential Oxbridge, Medicine,
Veterinary, Dentistry and Russell Group applicants• Sessions have been held for overseas applicants• Outside speakers are invited in to talk about careers and
applying to universities• Dedicated Careers team• Job fair (March) HE Fair (29th April)• Information on Moodle
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RESOURCESInformation on a range of career options is available in the Careers Centre and you can make individual careers guidance appointments there
Try to go to at least 2 University Open Days
Apply for university taster days/courses
A sheet of useful websites can be obtained from tutors and more information will be given in tutorial sessions
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Conclusion
Students need to attend to achieve
There is support for the students whichever path they take
Please do contact the personal tutors or careers team if you have any questions
All this information will be on the website