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• Leave full time education
• Enrol for Apprenticeships or a School Leavers’

Programme

• Possibly part-time or full time further education
• Take a Gap Year
• Apply for University

Jonathan Bridges Goldsmiths College, London University Kirsty Taylor Bullers Wood Careers Adviser Workshops in Sanderson:

• Conway Sa1
• RSM Sa2
• Ravensbourne College, London University Sa3
• Royal College of Pathology Sa4
• Gap 360 Sa6

• London Taster days
• Sutton Trust and Oxbridge schemes
• Goldsmiths Progression scheme
• HE and Careers Talks
• Careers Interviews (in school)
• University Master Classes
• Launch of the EPQ and MOOC
• Unifrog registration
• UCAS Convention 18 June
• Next Step Conference 8 March
• Oxbridge Conference in Epsom 27 March
• Year 12 Parents' evening 28 April
• End of Year examinations 13- 24 May
• Personal statement workshop and UCAS registration 7 June
• End of Year Reports with UCAS predicted grades 28 June
• University Open Days Summer and Autumn term
• Deadline for UCAS Applications - October 2019
• Deadline for Art/Media Foundation courses - December 2019

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http://www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk/

Explore how interests lead to different education and training pathways. See what steps need to be ticked off to stand the best chance of application success. Study expert guides explaining how to navigate each step in the application process. Use MOOCs to try out different subject areas. One place to collaboratively draft all the materials needed for applications - from the Common App Essay to UK Personal Statements, from US Letters

• f Recommendation to UK References. Best-

practice guidance, multi-teacher feedback, complete version histories.

Every opportunity in one place

Compare every US university, every university course in the UK, every undergraduate programme taught in English in Europe, as well as

• pportunities in Canada, Australia and New

Zealand. Compare every UK degree apprenticeship and School Leaver Programme, and every Oxbridge college and FE college course.

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• Students complete online the

UCAS form that contains 4 vital pieces of information:

• Personal details (DOB, address,

GCSE results etc.) All grades have to be declared

• 5 choices of university
• A personal statement
• An academic school reference

University of Birmingham University of Bristol University of Cambridge Cardiff University Durham University University of Edinburgh University of Exeter University of Glasgow Imperial College London King's College London University of Leeds University of Liverpool London School of Economics & Political Science University of Manchester Newcastle University University of Nottingham University of Oxford Queen Mary’s University of London Queen's University Belfast University of Sheffield University of Southampton University College London University of Warwick University of York

The Russell Group

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Published 28 June

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Everything you need to know about university*

*In a mind boggling 28 slides with impressive PowerPoint animation

Goldsmiths, University of London | Everything you need to know about university

–Higher Education Landscape –University? Is it for me?! –How on earth do I choose?

Higher Education Landscape

–Expansion of Higher Education –Raise in fees –Mental Health

Goldsmiths, University of London | Everything you need to know about university

….but still people go to university (27.9 per cent of the 18 year old population)

University

Personal challenge Focus on a favourite subject An unforgettable experience Access to leading experts in field of interest Essential preparation for a particular career Time to decide what to do Transferable skills Improved job prospects

Goldsmiths, University of London | Everything you need to know about university

….don't worry have time to make up your mind

How on earth do I choose?

180+ Universities Over 37,000 courses

Goldsmiths, University of London | Everything you need to know about university

5 choices for UCAS 1 place to study To: From:

Applying to University

1st September UCAS Apply available 15th October Closing date for: Oxford/Cambridge, Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Medicine or Veterinary Science 15th January Closing date for all other courses End of February UCAS Extra available End of June Late applications process closes UCAS Extra closes Mid August Clearing starts

Goldsmiths, University of London | Everything you need to know about university

Courses

Accountancy, Acoustics, Actuarial Science, Advertising, Aeronautics, Aesthetics, African Studies,

Archaeology, Architecture, Art, Artificial Intelligence, Asset Management, Astronautics, Astronomy, Audio and Video Systems, Automotive Engineering, Avionics, Baking Technology, Ballet,

Brewing and Distilling, British Sign Language Interpretin Broadcasting, Building, Bulgarian, Business, Byzantine Studies, Calligraphy, Canadian Studies,

Narrowing Down

–Course content –Entry Requirements –Reputation and Ranking –Industry Connections –Study Abroad

Goldsmiths, University of London | Everything you need to know about university

Where to study

–Local college

–Modern University –Traditional University

Goldsmiths, University of London | Everything you need to know about university

Location

Goldsmiths, University of London | Everything you need to know about university

–Big City

–Somewhere quieter –Across the world

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Research

UCAS Fairs University prospectuses Talk to friends, family, teachers, careers advisors The Internet

• University websites
• UCAS website
• External websites (e.g. The Student Room, Times Higher Education,

Guardian University Guide)

Goldsmiths, University of London | Everything you need to know about university

What to do now….

NOW –Discuss ‘is university for me’ –Start to research LATER –Visit universities, go to: Taster lectures Summer Schools Open Days –Look at student finance –Draft a Personal Statement Try not to forget all of what ‘that guy’ said….

Goldsmiths, University of London | Everything you need to know about university

Applying to University

1st September UCAS Apply available 15th October Closing date for: Oxford/Cambridge, Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Medicine or Veterinary Science 15th January Closing date for all other courses

Goldsmiths, University of London | Everything you need to know about university

Applying to University

Goldsmiths, University of London | Everything you need to know about university

Your personal statement

What is it? A chance for you to explain why you are a good applicant, and why a university should accept you. Why is it important? Most courses and universities don’t interview, and make an offer based

• n your personal statement and

grades.

Goldsmiths, University of London | Everything you need to know about university

What should it look like?

It is a formal application 4,000 characters / 47 lines Paragraphs are important Spelling, grammar and punctuation should be perfect

Goldsmiths, University of London | Everything you need to know about university

The Application Process

Once a University receives your application, they may: –Invite for interview / audition –Conditional Offer –Unconditional Offer –Reject

Goldsmiths, University of London | Everything you need to know about university

The Application Process

Once you have received replies from all of your choices, you can: –Accept as first choice –Accept as insurance choice –Reject

Goldsmiths, University of London | Everything you need to know about university

The Application Process

Goldsmiths, University of London | Everything you need to know about university

What if… You do not get any offers? You do not get the grades for your firm or insurance choice? You do better than expected?

UCAS Extra Clearing Adjustment

Thank you

gold.ac.uk j.bridges@gold.ac.uk

Goldsmiths, University of London | Everything you need to know about university

Personal Statements

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Goldsmiths, University of London | Everything you need to know about university

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Summer at University?

Creative Summer Schools

Non-Residential 9 - 13 July 2017: Fine Art, Media, Music and Theatre and Performance

Goldsmiths Summer Schools

Residential or daily places 3 – 6 July: Anthropology, Journalism, Marketing, Economics and Entrepreneurship, and Visual Cultures 10 – 13 July: Computing, English, History, and Psychology

Goldsmiths, University of London | Summer Schools 2018

Apply Now

Visit: explore.gold/summerschools18 Deadline: Tuesday 17th April

Goldsmiths, University of London | Summer Schools 2018

Summer at University?

Attending one of our free summer schools will give you a valuable taste of the subject you’d like of study and an insight into life as an undergraduate student.

• Its free, everyone can apply
• Explore your subject
• Experience university accommodation and social activities
• Boosts your UCAS application
• Meet and make friends with similar interests

Goldsmiths, University of London | Summer Schools 2018

What options are available?

Take a gap year Work experience Employment Sponsored Degrees Higher & Degree Apprenticeships

• construction, planning and the built

environment

• agriculture, horticulture and animal care
• arts, media and publishing
• business, administration and law
• engineering and manufacturing

technologies

• education and training
• information and communication

technology

• science and mathematics
• retail and commercial enterprise
• health, public services and care

There are over 40 higher/degree apprenticeship frameworks in the following industries:

How do Degree & Higher apprenticeships work?

• Mixture of on the job training and study
• No tuition fees and earn a wage
• Degree apprenticeships – university fees paid for via the

Apprenticeship Levy or by the employer (who can then claim it back from the Gov).

• Higher apprenticeships – professional qualifications are paid for by

employer and can lead on to degree qualifications

• Average wage of Higher apprenticeship - £11.63 an hour –some have

starting salary of up to £25000!

What’s on offer – Higher Apprenticeships

What’s on offer – Degree Apprenticeships

Reasons to choose apprenticeships

• 83% of employers think that their school leaver intake will surpass their graduate intake by 2021

(AllAboutSchoolLeavers 2017)

• Apprenticeship and school leaver recruitment was 50% higher in 2017 (Guardian Careers) BT, for

example tripled recruitment from 350 to 1100 in 2018

• Apprenticeship vacancies grew by 19% in 2017 (Institute of Student Employers 2017)
• Pledge by Government to create 3 million apprenticeship opportunities by 2020
• 15% predicted growth of degree apprenticeships on offer by employers who currently offer them

(Institute of Student Employers 2017)

• New apprenticeships being developed – police, social work and physiotherapy, are some of the

new career areas on offer from Sept 2019

Interested in apprenticeships?

• Act now! Start to research companies you are

interested in

• Create an action plan – which companies are you going

to apply to? When are their deadlines?

• Follow companies on social media to be given updates
• n job opportunities
• Keep track of applications – heard back yet? Offered

interview? Rejected?

• Prepare for interviews/selection days – what do you

understand about the company and job you are applying for?

• Keep track of universities – many are advertising higher

and degree apprenticeships too.

Universities offering degree apprenticeships

• Anglia Ruskin University
• Aston University
• Birmingham City University
• BPP University
• Blackpool College
• Buckinghamshire New University
• Chichester University
• Coventry University
• Harper Adams University
• Leeds Beckett University
• Liverpool John Moores University
• Loughborough University
• Manchester Metropolitan University
• Middlesex University
• Nottingham Trent University
• Open University
• Queen Mary University of London
• Ravensborne College
• Sheffield Hallam University
• Staffordshire University
• Teeside University
• University of Central Lancashire
• University of Chester
• University of Cumbria
• University of Derby
• University of East London
• University of Essex
• University of Greenwich
• University of Gloucester
• University of Hertfordshire
• University of Kent
• University of Northumbria
• University of Portsmouth
• University of Roehampton
• University of Salford
• University of Sheffield
• University of Sunderland
• University of the West of England
• University of West London
• University of Winchester
• University of Wolverhampton

Sponsored Degrees

• Slightly different to degree apprenticeships/school leaving schemes
• Employers can offer to pay for tuition fees OR pay you a bursary to

help with your studies

• You could be offered paid employment or placement during summer
• Employers can offer you long term placements if you are studying a

sandwich degree

• You could gain support you with your studies e.g mentoring
• Employers can make you a graduate job offer

Sponsored Degrees

Not sure? What else can you do?

Gap Year

• Volunteering – Conservation, Caring/medical, Teaching,

Outdoor education and camps

• Expedition (e.g. Sailing, Trekking, Skiing)
• Paid work – Home & abroad
• Courses and cultural exchanges e.g. sport, drama,

cookery Volunteering/Work Experience

• Allows you to explore different job areas
• Great way of boosting your CV
• Could lead to a paid job

Advantages:

• Become better prepared for the world of work or university
• Could earn money before entering university or employment
• Chance to experience life away from home
• Opportunity to help others
• Fantastic work experience employers find valuable
• Pick up new skills and become more confident
• Maybe last chance to have long holiday before going into work or further study

Disadvantages:

• Can be costly – especially travelling abroad or being part of an organised gap

year

• If you are not organised you could spend your time doing nothing – not great for

your CV or uni application!

• If you haven’t deferred a university offer you could risk losing it or might not go

to university.

• Friends may have moved on and you could be a year behind them.

Gap Year/Volunteering Pros and Cons

Not sure about apprenticeships, but want to find a job? Get your job search skills up to scratch!

CV and cover letter- is it up to date and relevant to what your looking for – Tailor each CV to each job Plan your job search- have bookmarks/list of relevant websites. Sign up to job alerts. Linked In, Instagram & Twitter If you have not got enough work experience/employment why not volunteer companies greatly value this Stay positive- do not give up if you are not successful try something different e.g. a video c.v./cold calling. Looking for work is a full time job! Networking/contacts- Attend any events and also speak to as many people

• possible. Remember not

all jobs are advertised!

Make and appointment with the careers adviser in school – Kirsty Taylor – make an appt through Mrs Gibberd. Drop in sessions at T6 Tues and Wed lunchtimes. Use some of the many useful websites available for help and advice – there are even websites where you can chat online: www.nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk www.allaboutschoolleavers.co.uk www.ratemyapprenticeship.co.uk www.notgoingtouni.co.uk www.icould.com www.gapyearadvice.org.uk www.volunteering.org.uk www.do-it.org.uk November 15th and 16th – Skills London at the London Excel: www.skillslondon2019.co.uk Loads of employers, training companies and information!

Further help and information

Where to look for opportunities

www.apprenticeships.gov.uk www.getmyfirstjob.co.uk www.milkround.com, www.ratemyapprenticeship.co.uk – Advanced and Higher apprenticeships in lots of different industries www.thebigchoice.com Student and Graduate jobs http://jobs.guardian.co.uk/ Jobs and other employment help and advice www.kaplanapprenticeships.co.uk Business and accountancy apprenticeships www.fusionpeopletraining.com Business Apprenticeships www.cgi-group.co.uk Sponsored degree programme and apprenticeships in business and technology www.abpicareers.org.uk Pharmaceutical industry www.creativepioneers.co.uk Apprenticeships in Advertising, PR, Marketing and Media www.techcitystars.co.uk – Media and IT apprenticeships www.fashioncapital.co.uk – Fashion apprenticeships – from design to ecommerce www.careermap.co.uk – interactive map showing varied current apprenticeships www.directions.org.uk – advertises lots of apprenticeships/school leaver schemes with companies such and Lloyds, Aon, HSBC, Barclays, Deloitte, JPMorgan, Santander, BDO, SBG, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Baker Tilly, Nationwide www.bbc.co.uk/careers/trainee-schemes - Lots of information on apprenticeships in journalism (particularly radio journalism), TV production etc www.jobs.sky.com/starting-out/apprenticeships-opportunites - Apprenticeships in creative media, marketing, technology, engineering and customer service www.gov.uk/civil-service-apprenticeships - Various opportunities in a range of government departments www.mygasandoilcareer.com – Mechanical, engineering, electrical and processing apprenticeships in the gas and

• il industries

www.itvjobs.com/working-here/apprenticeships - Apprenticeships in creative and digital media and business & admin www.rollsroyce.com/careers - Specialist scientific apprenticeships and school leaver schemes. www.hospitalityguild.co.uk – Hospitality apprenticeships www.ey.com/UK/en/Careers – Ernst and Young school leaver scheme offering wide range of careers www.thalesgroup.com/brightfutures - Transportation apprenticeships There are also lots of practical, hands-on apprenticeships out there such as childcare, hairdressing, electrical, plumbing, craft occupations – use www.apprenticeships.gov.uk to find out more.