1. St Joseph’s R.C. High School
Welcome
St Joseph’s R.C. High School
YEAR 12
PROGRESSION EVENING 2017

2. THE PURPOSE OF THIS EVENING IS TO….
…inform students and parents of potential pathways
…and how to prepare for them
…speak to experts for advice

3. APPRENTICESHIP
UNIVERSITY
EMPLOYMENT
TRAINING
COLLEGE

4. CHOOSING UNIVERSITY COURSES
UCAS---Maximum of 5 choices
Some restrictions:
Oxford OR Cambridge
Dentistry, Medicine, Veterinary – Maximum of 4 choices
Most popular choices 2015:
Nursing
Psychology
Law
Design Studies
Medicine
6. Computer Science
Management
8. Sport and Exercise
Business
Social Work

5. Applying to University
Completed online at ucas.com
Specific grades for courses
Research all entry requirements
Compare with current grades and predictions

6. ADDITIONAL WORK Statement Work Experience Admission Tests Auditions
Interviews
MOOCs—Future Learn
Extra Reading

7. DEADLINES June/July 2017 Apply opens 15th October Oxbridge/Medicine
1st November Internal deadline
15th January UCAS deadline
February Extra opens
March/April Offers received
Early May Firm/Insurance choices

8. COSTS/FINANCE University tuition fees £9250
WG position under review—means tested grant
Student Loans Company
Student Finance Wales presentation December 2017
UCAS £24

9. COLLEGE COURSES More specific study of a specialised field
Level 3 courses may have entry requirements
Frequently vocational
Nursing/Social Care/I.T.
Apply directly with College

10. APPRENTICESHIP/TRAINING
Advertised on Careers Wales and school Twitter/Facebook
Offer clear training in either general or specific field
Provide paid employment and possibly sponsor qualifications
Suitable for all students
Some have early application deadlines--notgoingtouni.co.uk

11. Employment Most suitable pathway for many
Start of financial independence
Build on established skills or current employment
Qualifications still very important
Advertised on websites or through media—specific criteria—learndirect.co.uk—jobs and C.V. advice

12. STUDENT PERCEPTION Why I chose university? Work Experience
Experience of applying to UCAS
Additional reading

13. STUDENT PERCEPTION Is university right for you?
Making the right choice
Location/Grades/Ranking/Content
Priorities/Time Management
Funding

14. FINAL ADVICE
Start early - think about experiences you’ve had which make you suitable for your pathway
RESEARCH!
Grades count—are yours good enough?
READ, READ, READ

15. IF IN DOUBT… please contact us Telephone: 01633 653110
J. Ryan, Head of Sixth Form