1. Choosing the right subject Different sorts of university course and how to decide which one ’ s right for you

2. Different sorts of course Arts vs Sciences Language courses –Year abroad Sandwich courses Part - time courses Medicine / Veterinary medicine –Pre - clinical vs Clinical

3. How to choose? Favourite subject? Career - based? Something you find interesting ! “ Course choice is the most important thing to consider in choosing where to go to uni, BUT what degree you do does not determine the course of your life !!”

4. Guess the degree ! Jess Ennis, Olympic athlete Studied Psychology at the University of Sheffield Angela Merkel, German Chancellor Studied Physics at the University of Leipzig, Germany

5. Guess the degree ! Tim Cook, CEO of Apple Studied Industrial Engineering at Auburn University, Alabama Frank Ocean, rapper Studied English at the University of Louisiana

6. Guess the degree ! James Blunt, singer-songwriter Studied sociology at the University of Bristol (but started off studying aerospace manufacturing engineering!) Dara O’Briain, TV comedian Studied Maths and Theoretical Physics at University College Dublin

7. Summary What degree you do doesn ’ t limit your future options Top priority is to do something you find interesting – you will be at uni for ( at least ) three years ! Do some research early, try and work out what you might want to do and what A - levels you ’ ll need to do it

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