Presentation by Choosing HE courses - BFS-6th Form Courses Presentation... · 2019. 5. 10. ·...
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Choosing HE courses
Exploring the employability benefits.
Presentation by
Kate Colechin
Pre HE Careers
April 2019
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Outline
1.Benefits of undertaking a degree
2.Factors to consider when choosing
HE courses & universities
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What does university mean to you?
Social life NewExperiences
Staying in Bristol Achievingambitions
Moving away from Bristol
Golden ticket to great job
Learning from experts
Discounts in shops
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Reasons for going to university
International Student Survey, 2017 www.timeshighereducation.com/student/news/why-do-students-go-university-and-how-do-they-choose-which-one
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Benefits of HE
Higher earning potential
Access to certain career
areas
More likely to be employed
Opportunity to study a subject
Time to choose a career
Opportunities to develop skills
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Concern: will I get a job?
• 5.1% of graduates are unemployed, 6 months after they finish their course. (DLHE, 2018)
• 74% are in a professional or managerial level job. (DLHE, 2018)
• 87.5% of graduates aged 16-64 are employed compared to 71.1% of non-graduates (BIS, 2018)
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Higher Education
Specialising in a subject
Analysis
Critical thinking
Research
Professional training
Industry focused
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Study the subject you love!
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Types of Subject
• Building Surveying
• Physiotherapy
• Accounting & FinanceVocational
• Business
• Psychology
• Law
Semi-Vocational
• Sociology
• Maths
• History
Non-Vocational
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Types of CoursesType Description
Single Subject Just one subject e.g. BA (Hons)Geography
Joint Honours Two subjects, 50% of each e.g. BA (Hons) Business and Marketing
Major/Minor 75% of one, 25% other subject e.g.BSc (Hons) Physics with Space Science
Sandwich A year on a placement
Integrated Foundation Year
An additional year pre-degree
HNC/HND/FoundationDegree
Equivalent to first two years of degreeVocational subjects FdSc Vet Nursing
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Choosing a course
Exams?More
courseworkLinks with employers
Career requirement
Graduate destinations
Support services
Standard of teaching
(NSS)
Placement options
Course content
Opportunities to travel
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How you can progress.
Higher National Certificate/Diploma
Foundation Degree
Degree
Masters
Doctorate
HNC/HND
FdSc, FdA
BSc, BA, Beng, LLB
MSc, MA
PhD
PROGRESSION
Start Here –1-2 years
Start Here –2 years
Start Here –3-4 years
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Choosing a University
LocationCampus vs. City Centre
Sports Facilities
Living Costs
Clubs/ Societies
IT ServicesStudents
UnionBursaries
Student Support
Careers Support
Employability success
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What do graduates do?
Degree Subject Employment
Business Graduate Buyer for Tesco
Law Enforcement Officer HM Court and Tribunal Services
Geography Mapping/GIS Analyst UK Hydrographic Office
Economics Risk AnalystMorgan Stanley
Analytical Science Drug Analyst
Fashion Print Designer –Top Shop
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Non-graduate but on track…
• Fashion: Fashion Design Internship –Vivienne Westwood
• Film: Runner – production house
• Psychology: Mental Health Support Worker - NHS
• Politics: Teaching Assistant – Primary School
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0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
University attended
Exam Results
Degree Subject
Relevant work experience
Attitudes and Aptitudes for work
Most important factors considered when recruiting graduates (%)
Video: What Employers Want (skills)
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The degree is just part of the jigsaw
Degree
Skills
Work
Experience
‘University
experience’
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Further Resouces