1. Higher Education Evening

2. Introductions Roshan Walkerley – University of East Anglia
Year 13 Students – Georgina Thompson and Ethan Pooley
Mrs W Howard– Director of Sixth Form
Anna Morrison – Apprenticeships
Mrs E Edwards – Competitive Courses

3. GETTING IT RIGHT FIRST TIME
UCAS
ROSHAN WALKERLEY
Higher Education Adviser

4. 37000 UCAS MAXIMUM OF 5 CHOICES UNIVERSITY COLLEGE ADMISSIONS SERVICE
ALL ONLINE
37000
Why this is good…
Straight to the subject – we want to know within the first few lines what you’re applying for
Cites a relevant text to the subject HOWEVER you don’t always need a quote. If you have no space, don’t use a quote. Only use a quote if you know it, if it has had an impact or has made you think about your subject in a different way
Very positive and enthusiastic about the subject
Reference films/books – evidence of background reading
Epistemology, meta-ethics and normative ethics – uses appropriate terminology – admissions tutor knows that this student knows their stuff. Only use terms if you know what they mean. Using them incorrectly can be harmful to your application
MAXIMUM OF 5 CHOICES

5. WHICH COURSE Single subject Combined subjects (joint honours)
Year abroad or in industry
Part-time study
5-7 years
Foundation Year
Awarded BSc or BA usually, or LLB, MBBS, BEd, BEng, MSci, MMath
There are different options when studying for a degree, courses can be anything from 3 to 7 years long (architecture)!
You may want to study one subject
There may be two subjects which you are interested in and you want to study both of them
Joint honours – study half of one course and half of another, can only get a BA or a BSc, JH gives you more flexibility and get skills from two subject areas
There are many different combinations available and if you’re unsure whether a certain combination is offered by a university, it’s best to check directly with that university
A lot of courses now have the option of doing a year abroad or a year in industry. A language degree might require that you do a year abroad in a country where that particular language is spoken. You may have the option of studying whilst abroad, becoming a teaching assistant within a school teaching English to students or finding a job and working for a year
At the University of East Anglia, many of our courses have the option of a semester (term) abroad or a year abroad in North America, Continental Europe or Australasia
It may be a year in industry that you’re interested in which is great as work experience is very valuable to future employers and a lot of our science courses have good industry links
BSc – Bachelor of Science, BA – Bachelor of Arts, LLB – Bachelor of Laws, MBBS – Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, BEd – Bachelor of Education, BEng – Bachelor of Engineering, MSci – Integrated Science Masters, MMath – Integrated Maths Masters
You can study for a foundation year before you go onto UG course which makes your course 4 years instead of 3

6. APPLYING Cost £12 one choice £23 more than one choice
School/College ‘buzzword’
Make a note of your personal ID
Sensible address

7. APPLYING Registration Student Finance Personal Details Employment
Additional Information
Personal Statement
Course and institution choices
School/College Reference
Education and Qualifications
Declaration
Pay and Send

8. = 47 LINES 1 YOU PERSONAL STATEMENT Why this is good…
Straight to the subject – we want to know within the first few lines what you’re applying for
Cites a relevant text to the subject HOWEVER you don’t always need a quote. If you have no space, don’t use a quote. Only use a quote if you know it, if it has had an impact or has made you think about your subject in a different way
Very positive and enthusiastic about the subject
Reference films/books – evidence of background reading
Epistemology, meta-ethics and normative ethics – uses appropriate terminology – admissions tutor knows that this student knows their stuff. Only use terms if you know what they mean. Using them incorrectly can be harmful to your application

9. 15 October 15 January 24 March DEADLINES
Oxbridge, Medicine, Dentistry, Vet Med and Vet Science
Most courses
Some Art and Design courses

10. WHY APPLY EARLY 100% 50% 0% Oct Nov Dec Jan
Highlighted columns are 15 October + 15 Jan 0%
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan

11. AFTER SUBMISSION
DECLINE
INTERVIEW
OFFER
FIRM
INSURANCE

12. OPTIONS
EXTRA
CLEARING
ADJUSTMENT

13. THE TRUTH ABOUT STUDENT FINANCE
AN INSIDER’S GUIDE
ROSHAN WALKERLEY
HIGHER EDUCATION ADVISER

14. TUITION FEES
£9,000
Fees range between £6-9K with most leading universities charging £9,000 per year.

15. Living cost loan
HOW MUCH?
HOME
LONDON
ELSEWHERE
£6,904
£8,200
£10,702

16. ASSESSED CONTRIBUTION
How much?
HOUSEHOLD INCOME
LIVING COST LOAN
ASSESSED CONTRIBUTION
£15,000
£8,200 £0
£20,000
£25,000
£30,000
£7,612
£35,000
£7,023
£40,000
£6,434
£45,000
£5,845
£250
£50,000
£5,256
£839
£55,000
£4,667
£1,428
£60,000
£4,078
£2,017
£65,000
£3,821
£2,274

17. AND HOW DO I GET THE MONEY?
APPLY ONLINE
COURSE INFORMATION
BANK DETAILS
One easy online application
Apply the Spring of the year you go to university
HOUSEHOLD INCOME
NI NUMBER

18. APPLICATION

19. BY WHEN?
31 MAY
Flexible approach to taking bursary payment.

20. EXTRA MONEY SPECIFIC TO UEA FEE WAIVER ACCOMMODATION DISCOUNT CASH
PAYMENT
Flexible approach to taking bursary payment.
Cash from Year 2 onwards
UEA an example but students encouraged to check with own choices.

21. SPECIFIC TO UEA
BURSARIES
£1,000 – £1,800

22. YOUR REWARD FOR GREAT WORK
£3000
SCHOLARSHIPS
One-off payment.
EPQ – A LEVEL
A – AAB

23. YOUR EXTRA REWARD FOR GREAT WORK
SUBJECT SCHOLARSHIPS
Give examples e.g. CHE and AMS
IT COULD BE MUSIC TO YOUR EARS

24. £21,000 WHEN DO YOU PAY BACK Stop earning? Stop paying.
It’s written off after 30 years.

25. INTERESTED IN INTEREST RATES?
You’ll pay a flexible rate based upon the retail prices index (RPI) + 3%
When you graduate, it’s:
< £21, RPI
£21,000 - £41, Variable
> £41, RPI + 3%
You’ll pay a flexible rate based upon the retail prices index (rpi) + 3%
When you graduate, it’s:
< £21,000 RPI
£21,000 - £41,000 variable
> £41,000 RPI + 3%

26. A little extra 40% have Part Time jobs while studying
90% during holidays
22 Weeks Holiday
Student Ambassador
Start a Business
Budget

27. STUDENT DISCOUNTS

28. ONLY BUY ESSENTIAL TEXTBOOKS

29. HELP
& ADVICE
Welcome to UEA

30. MAKING YOUR MONEY LAST Accommodation choices
Plan ahead & spend carefully
Part-time jobs
University resources
Student Discount
Welcome to UEA

31. #Askuea

32. UEA.AC.UK/BRILLIANT OPEN DAYS @HeyUEA 10 SEPTEMBER #HelloUni
22 OCTOBER
@HeyUEA
#HelloUni

33. Higher Education Evening

35. What are Apprenticeships?
A real job, with a real employer
Paid a salary
Contract of employment, holiday, sick etc.
Qualifications
Support from a training provider
Progression opportunities

36. Some of the possibilities...
Accounting Advertising & Marketing Agriculture Animal Care Aviation Operations Business Administration Catering Creative & Digital Dental Nursing Media Construction Customer Service Cyber Security Events Management High Performance Engineering Floristry Hairdressing Health Care Horse Care Hospitality Horticulture Journalism Legal Services Life Science Management Motor Vehicle Painting & Decorating Police Officer Project Management Sport Surveying Teaching Veterinary Nursing

37. Levels available

38. What does it cost?

39. A real alternative?

40. Are there any jobs?
Over 21,130 vacancies currently advertised 5 miles = 46 apprenticeships 10 miles = 153 apprenticeships 15 miles = 352 apprenticeships 20 miles = 683 apprenticeships New minimum wage for apprentices rose to £3.30 per hour in October 2015

41. Top apprenticeship jobs within 15 miles
Job opportunity
Closing date
Weekly salary
Annual salary
Employee Changes, AECOM
26th July
£250
£13,000
Tax Adviser, Mazars
22nd July
£259.50
£13,494
Life Scientist, MedImmune
13th July
£288.46
£15k
Quantity Surveyor
24th July
£270
£14,040
Chartered Valuation Surveyor
15th July
£420
£21,840
Project Manager, Atos IT Services
9th Sept
£269.25
£14,001

42. How do you find an apprenticeship?
1. Register on Find an Apprenticeship 2. Start searching for different job opportunities 3. Start doing your research 4. Look out for jobs with the big companies who advertise early 5. Contact companies and get some experience

44. Find out more at AmazingApprenticeships.com

45. What Support do we offer?
Introduction to UCAS – March 2016
University Survival – June 2016
Higher Education Conference – June 2016
Course guidance – Form Tutors & Subject Teachers
Personal Statement – Form Tutor & Subject Teachers
Reference – Form Tutor

46. Where to look? www.ucas.com – Course Search University Prospectuses
Open Days

47. Completing the UCAS Form
Should be registered – 85% last count
Personal details
Examination results
Personal statement – Draft over holidays

48. Choices Five choices Be realistic 1 or 2 aspirational choices
2 or 3 close to predicted grades
1 Back up

49. Example Gary is predicted BCC at A2 level Aspirational choice – BBB
Realistic choice – BBC
Realistic choice – BCC
Realistic choice – CCC
Back up choice - CCD

50. Important Dates Registering with UCAS – Now!!!
Autumn term begins – 5th September 2016
Oxbridge/Medicine/VetSci deadline – 15th October 2016
School deadline - 30th November 2016
UCAS deadline - 15th January 2017
Mock Exams – March 2017
Reply to Offers - May 2017
Final Day / Dinner & Dance – 26th May 2017
Results Day - 17th August 2017

51. Year 13 Complete UCAS Form early Attendance & punctuality
Use of study periods
Details are up to date
Any issues contact us

52. Useful Contacts – 6th Form Team
Mrs Howard – Director of Sixth Form
Mr Ironmonger- Deputy Director of Sixth Form
Miss Moles– Deputy Director of Sixth Form
Mrs Abrey– Assistant Learning Coordinator
Mrs Taylor - Assistant Learning Coordinator

53. Useful Contacts – Form Tutors
Mr O’Connell 13MOC
Mrs Gallagher13SG
Mr Willis 13BW
Miss Timpson 13LT
Mrs Fuller 13RF
Ms Forde 13CF (AH)
Mr Cooper 13PCR (AMK)
Mrs Oligboh 13NO (EA)
Mr Fisher/Mr Wright 13DF
Mr Page 13CP

54. Other Useful Contacts
Mr Tucker – Assistant Headteacher - Curriculum
Mr Anderson – Assistant Headteacher
Mrs Adams – Sixth Form Administrator
Mr Griffiths – Careers Officer

55. UCAS Parents Checklist
Are you as prepared as you can be to support your son or daughter through their application journey? Use this handy checklist to make sure.
Register for our monthly parent newsletter – it’s free and gives you all the updates and information you need, along with timely explanations of the application process –
Familiarise yourself with our website – has all the information you and your son or daughter will need at every stage of the application journey.
Visit uni and college open days –
Know when your son or daughter needs to send their application –
Check when they need to reply to their offers – this varies depending on the course(s) they’ve applied to and when they receive decisions for each choice.
Find out what finance and support is available
Understand how Extra, Clearing, and Adjustment work
Supporting an international applicant? Download our ‘International undergraduate guide for parents’ at

56. Higher Education Evening