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How to: make the most of your visit to a UCAS convention
Use the next few slides to help you prepare some questions ahead of your UCAS visit…
There are thousands of courses to choose from!
What are the entry requirements?
How do you narrow down the options?
Here are a few questions to get you started….
Do you enjoy the subject?
What are the assessment methods?
Is it based on something you are good at?
What are the job prospects after graduation?
How many applications are received each year?
Are there any subjects that are not accepted?
How many places are available for the course?
What qualities do you look for when considering applicants?
Will I have to sit an additional admissions test?
For art courses, is an art foundation necessary?
Will it be a formal interview, workshop or both?
Is a formal interview part of the selection procedure?
What form does the interview day take?
What is the purpose of the interview?
What proportion of applicants do you interview?
How important is the interview?
How flexible is the course?
How is the course assessed?
Is there scope to pursue special interests?
Is it possible to study abroad for part of the course?
What is the staff to student ratio?
Will I be expected to buy materials or equipment?
What is the city or town like? Will I feel comfortable there?
Is the University based on one site?
How far away from home do I want to be? Can I get home easily?
What is the typical cost of halls of residence?
How far away are the halls of residence from the institution?
What clubs and societies are available?
Where are graduates from this course likely to be employed?
Can I get additional qualifications alongside the course?
Will there be additional support available when I finish?
What work placements are offered on the course?
What do I need to do to find a job when I graduate?
Are there opportunities to take time out for work experience?
If you’d like any further information or advice, get in touch with us at: [email protected]
We’ll put you in touch with a recent university graduate who can answer your questions or visit us at: www.worcester.ac.uk
