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How to choose and apply to the right University and course Rob Rattray Terminology UCAS Russell Group Research intensive Undergraduate/ Post 92/ New Foundation Newer FE Colleges Integrated Masters Private


  1. How to choose and apply to the right University and course Rob Rattray

  2. Terminology • UCAS • Russell Group • Research intensive • Undergraduate/ • Post – 92/ New Foundation • Newer • FE Colleges • Integrated Masters • Private • Sandwich • ERASMUS

  3. The UCAS form • Conservatoires – 2 nd October • Oxbridge, Medicine, Veterinary – 15 th October • Majority of undergraduate courses – 15 th January • Some Art and Design- 24 th March • Results Day – 15 th August

  4. The UCAS form • Personal details • Choices • Qualifications • Personal Statement • Reference

  5. Choices • 5 options • Course – BA/BSc/Bmus/Beng/Msc/MEng – Accreditation • Location/ Size/ Cohort

  6. Grades/Tariff Points A level BTEC POINTS A* D* 56 A D 48 B 40 C M 32 D 24 E P 16

  7. Choosing courses and HEIs • Deferred entry • Modern culture • Media Studies • Comfortable subjects • Uncertainty of choices

  8. Vocational courses • Computer Forensics • Public Relations and Security • Social Work • Broadcast Engineering • Speech and Language • Business Management Therapy and Enterprise • Retail Management • Events Management • Sports Coaching • Interior Design • Film-making • International Tourism Management

  9. Personal Statement • Why do you want to do this course? • How have you selected these courses? • What do you hope to gain from this course? • Do you have career aspirations? • Do you have the relevant experience? • What are your interests? • What makes you interesting?

  10. The university response • Unconditional • Conditional • Invitation for Interview/ Audition • Unsuccessful

  11. The applicant response • Firm • Insurance • Decline

  12. The Mantelpiece Factor • X factor vs Meh factor • Teenage ‘tropes’ • Do attend open days • Spend time with support services • Explore accommodation options from Year 2 onwards..... • Do not go on holiday on Post-16 results day • Manage drop out ‘hot spots’ • Work on life skills and budgeting • The Study Skills Handbook – Dr Stella Cottrell (Palgrave Study Skills)

  13. GOOD LUCK r.rattray@leedsbeckett.ac.uk

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