Y14 Induction - Careers Department Head of Careers Mr J Davey
Higher Education University Fees: NI Universities : £3,575 GB Universities: up to £9,000 Republic of Ireland Universities: €2,500 European Universities (UNICAS): Free > €2, College of Further and Higher Education: Belfast Metropolitan: £2,575
Why Higher Education?
Considering a STEM Career... Top 10 Recruiting Industries in NI 2012 … *IT *Engineering *Accountancy & Finance *Pharmaceutical & Science Public Sector *Manufacturing Sales *Banking, Financial Services & Insurance Secretarial & Administration *Construction & Architecture *7 out of 10 = STEM related
Remember: STEM is not for everyone You will do better in courses you enjoy Consider studying Arts / Creative courses Job satisfaction is important You may be a long time in your chosen career so choose wisely!
UCAS University and course research UCAS website; University prospectus / website; Unistat Unistat
Choose Suitable Courses You should consider: Your interests; Your academic strengths; What you enjoy studying; Your desired career path; Be realistic about entry requirements; A course with a lower entry requirement
UCAS Registration Before returning to school on the 4 th September, all students MUST have: Registered with UCAS using the buzzword: KNOCKCAREERS10 Completed the Personal Details, Education and Work sections on the UCAS application form Started a first draft of a Personal Statement UCAS Parent Guides are available in the Hall and online-
Key to writing Personal Statements It is a process that will require several drafts. It should be: Short (47 lines or 4000 characters); Concise and relevant; Written in formal language; Well structured using paragraphs; Without errors in punctuation, spelling and grammar; Strong in its opening and closing statements
Writing Personal Statements Word process and then paste into UCAS when complete Seek parental help Submit to your Careers teacher for further advice only after you have re-drafted a number of times Be aware of similarity detection
Why do Admissions Tutors reject applicants? No evidence of ‘enthusiasm’ or ‘passion’ for the subject Spelling mistakes Repetition of words e.g. ‘interesting’ Poor structure No evidence of interest outside of the school curriculum Lack of expansion on relevant areas Broad statements, no specifics Too much emphasis on hobbies with no links to courses
Additional Advice Make sure to keep your referee fully informed of your plans Arrange post AS results appointment with your referee to discuss grades Be realistic in your choice of courses Be aware that some courses require Aptitude Tests All payment to UCAS by credit card Keep checking your for further information
Key Dates and Deadlines Open Days: UU: Wednesday 11 th September (Open Evening - 12 th September) QUB: Friday 13 th September St Mary’s: Tuesday 17 th September Higher Education Conference at Methodist College: Evenings of Thursday 12 th and Friday 13 th September (by ticket only)
Key Dates and Deadlines School UCAS Deadlines: Early applicants (Oxford, Cambridge, Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Medicine): 30 th September 2013 All other applicants: 25 th October 2013 UKCAT: Registered before 20 th September 2013 Test completed by 4 th October 2013
Careers Advice Careers Staff will be in the Sports Hall for advice. Mr Davey Mr McKenna Ms Hughes Best wishes with your Year 14 studies!