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We’re in the top 2% of universities in the world Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2013
We’re in the top 2% of universities in the world Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2013
An overview of the UCAS application
Daniella WaggEducation Liaison and Outreach
University of Portsmouth
We’re in the top 2% of universities in the world Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2013
We’re in the top 2% of universities in the world Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2013
We’re in the top 2% of universities in the world Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2013
Why go to University?• To get a degree!• Interest in a subject• Requirement for the job• Better pay prospects• For the experience• A new challenge• To gain new skills
We’re in the top 2% of universities in the world Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2013
Lots of choice!!!American Studies Architecture Biomedical Science
Computer Games Criminology Creative Writing Dental Hygiene Early Childhood Studies Engineering Forensic Computing Geology Hospitality Management Human
Resource Management Illustration International Development International Relations Journalism
Languages Marketing Operating Department Practice Palaeontology Product Design Quantity Surveying
Radiography Social Work Sport and Exercise Television and Broadcasting Web Technologies
We’re in the top 2% of universities in the world Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2013
What to consider when choosing a course?
Choosing the right course...• Subject!!• Entry requirements• Teaching and assessment methods• Core Vs optional units• Work experience and placements• Accreditation / Professional registration• Study abroad options• Employment stats• Student satisfaction
We’re in the top 2% of universities in the world Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2013
We’re in the top 2% of universities in the world Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2013
We’re in the top 2% of universities in the world Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2013
We’re in the top 2% of universities in the world Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2013
We’re in the top 2% of universities in the world Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2013
Other factors to consider……• Location & distance from home• Facilities/events and activities• Accommodation• City or Campus?• International Links• Research interests • Staff specialisms
We’re in the top 2% of universities in the world Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2013
We’re in the top 2% of universities in the world Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2013
We’re in the top 2% of universities in the world Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2013
Who or what is UCAS?• Universities and Colleges Admissions Service
• Manage applications to all Higher Education courses in
the UK
• Personal details
• Qualifications
• ALL university choices in one form – up to five
• Main focus is the personal statement
We’re in the top 2% of universities in the world Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2013
We’re in the top 2% of universities in the world Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2013
We’re in the top 2% of universities in the world Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2013
What is the ‘Personal Statement? • Proving suitability and enthusiasm for a
course
• Personal – it is all about the student
• Clear
• Concise – Up to 47 lines
• Positive
We’re in the top 2% of universities in the world Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2013
We’re in the top 2% of universities in the world Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2013
We’re in the top 2% of universities in the world Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2013
• For higher education?• For this course? • Career aspirations
Admission Tutors… what are they looking for?
• Work experience / shadowing• Part time jobs• Volunteering • College positions e.g student union,
prefect, student council
• Wider reading, articles, journals• Exhibitions, galleries• Knowledge of what is required
• How have current subjects affected your choice?
• What skills you have gained?• What have you enjoyed, field trips, units?• Academic skills … working to deadlines,
lab reports etc
Motivation – why are you applying?
Academic ability and potential
Active interest in the subject
Experience / hobbies
MAKE SURE THAT EXAMPLES ARE RELEVANT!!!
We’re in the top 2% of universities in the world Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2013
We’re in the top 2% of universities in the world Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2013
• UCAS acknowledges receipt of the application
• University Admissions Tutors assess each application
• Track application process online
• Possible invitation to an interview / auditions / supply
portfolio
• Decisions/offers made via UCAS track
CHECK E-MAILS REGULARLY!!!
What happens next?
We’re in the top 2% of universities in the world Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2013
We’re in the top 2% of universities in the world Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2013
• Conditional offer
• Unconditional offer
• Alternative course offer
• Unsuccessful
• Offers may be expressed in either grades or UCAS
points, for example, BBB or 300 UCAS points
Types of offer?
We’re in the top 2% of universities in the world Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2013
We’re in the top 2% of universities in the world Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2013
After the Offer? • Can only reply to universities once all offers are received
• Select firm choice
• Can also have an insurance choice
• UCAS Extra – for late applicants and those who
change their mind
• Results Day
• Clearing
Student Finance
Centre
Nuffield Centre
St Michael’s Road
Portsmouth, PO1 2ED
Tuition Fees
• Tuition fees vary from course to course, the maximum is £9,000 per year.
• Fees may rise each year in line with inflation.
• Fees at the University of Portsmouth will be £9,000 for full-time courses.
Student Finance
Centre
Nuffield Centre
St Michael’s Road
Portsmouth, PO1 2ED
Tuition Fee Loans
• Tuition fees do not have to be paid upfront. Eligible Home (UK) and EU students can apply for a loan to cover these costs, whether they study part or full time.
• Eligibility for the loan depends on residency status in the UK, and any previous study students may have done (either in the UK or elsewhere).
• Loans are repaid after graduation, depending on income.
Student Finance
Centre
Nuffield Centre
St Michael’s Road
Portsmouth, PO1 2ED
Maintenance Loans• Maintenance loans (for living costs) are available to
eligible full-time students from England.
• These loans are partially income-assessed.
• The repayment terms are exactly the same as the tuition fee loan.
• The amount of loan available depends on:
o Where the student liveso Household incomeo Whether they receive maintenance grant
Student Finance
Centre
Nuffield Centre
St Michael’s Road
Portsmouth, PO1 2ED
Maintenance Grants
• Maintenance grants (for living costs) are available to some full-time students from England.
• These grants are income-assessed, and do not have to be repaid.
Household Income Maintenance Grant
Up to £25,000 £3,387
From £25,001 - £42,620 Partial grant
£42,620+ No grant payable
Student Finance Centre
Nuffield Centre
St Michael’s Road
Portsmouth, PO1 2ED
Summary of government supportStudents living away from home
Household Income
Tuition Fee Loan
Maintenance Loan
Maintenance Grant
Total towards living costs
£25,000 or less £9,000 £4,047 £3,387 £7,434
£30,000 £9,000 £4,520 £2,441 £6,961
£35,000 £9,000 £4,993 £1,494 £6,487
£40,000 £9,000 £5,467 £547 £6,014
£45,000 £9,000 £5,519 £0 £5,519
£50,000 £9,000 £4,998 £0 £4,998
£55,000 £9,000 £4,476 £0 £4,476
£60,000 £9,000 £3,955 £0 £3,955
Over £62,143 £9,000 £3,731 £0 £3,731
We’re in the top 2% of universities in the world Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2013
We’re in the top 2% of universities in the world Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2013
Tuition Fees• You DO NOT need to pay these fees up-front
• You do not start repaying until after you finish your course and are earning over £21,000
• The loan is written off after 30 years
We’re in the top 2% of universities in the world Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2013
We’re in the top 2% of universities in the world Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2013
Key DatesMid September – Applications can start to be submitted to UCAS
15th October – Deadline for Oxford & Cambridge and applications for medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine & veterinary science
15th Jan – Deadline for all other applications (except certain art & design courses)
24th March – Some art and design courses
We’re in the top 2% of universities in the world Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2013
We’re in the top 2% of universities in the world Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2013
UCAS Parent Guide
• Download from the website
• Ucas.com
• Hints and tips
• Useful websites
• Step by step guide
We’re in the top 2% of universities in the world Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2013
We’re in the top 2% of universities in the world Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2013
We’re in the top 2% of universities in the wo
We’re in the top 2% of universities in the world Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2013
What can you do next?• Visit Uni’s Book on to Open Days
• Encourage students to Speak to the careers team
• Do some research – websites & prospectuses
Websiteswww.opendays.comwww.ucas.com
www.moneysavingexpert.com
www.unistats.com
www.prospects.ac.uk
• Look at the Parent Guide on the UCAS website