Studying at the University of BrightonPenny EdwardsStudent Recruitment Manager

Presentation outline

• Introduction to the University and the School of Education

• Admissions process and application statistics

• The student experience in Brighton

• Student funding

• Accommodation for students in Brighton

The University

• Long tradition of delivering HE • Benefits of large university (22,000 students) • split-campuses deliver a personal experience

• Student support service based at each campus

• Internationally leading research – top modern university at the last RAE

• Financially stable• 16th most applied to university in the UK in 2012 – average of 7 applicants per place

The School of Education

• One of the largest providers of teacher education• Undergraduate and PGCE routes• Outstanding• Strong research profile

Admissions process

• Equal consideration for all forms received by UCAS deadline of 15th January

• Devolved administration• Decisions made by academic staff

• Selection for interview from UCAS form• Academic qualifications• Commitment to teaching for QTS courses

• Interviews: November 2013 through to Spring 2014• Involvement from partner schools

Admissions statistics

Course 2013 applications

Places available

Applications per place

Education 140 57 2.5

English Education with QTS (7 – 14)

56 16 3.5

Maths Education with QTS (7-14)

42 15 3

Primary Education with QTS (3-7)

497 52 9.5

Primary Education with QTS (5-11)

1,147 105 11

Career planning incorporated into the curriculum

• Career planning and employability skills portfolio ensures reflective practice and independent thinking

• Opportunities for paid employment assisting with the implementation of widening access projects and promotional activities

• Award winning initiatives using employment networks:

• @ctive student

• Momentum mentoring scheme

• BeePurple entrepreneurship programme

• 90% of graduates in employment, further study or training within 6 months of graduation

• Careers Service in regular contact with over 1,800 businesses and organisations

• Continued support for alumni through BGA

The Brighton Student experience

• Cultural and creative environment Partnerships with Brighton’s international

festivals Vibrant and cosmopolitan

• student friendly/laid back atmosphere – the city is the students’ union

• something for everyone

• Excellent opportunities for part-time work

Student funding and fee arrangements: key facts

• Tuition fees do not have to be paid up front whilst studying, full or part-time

• Tuition fees and maintenance loans available – repayments based on what students earn, not what they owe

• Maintenance grants up to £3,354 will be available - £25,001 - £42,611 – partial grant

• Disabled Student Allowance

• Additional help available for students in specific circumstances

• Further financial help from the University of Brighton through our range of bursaries and the Student Support Fund, in addition to academic merit and sports scholarships

Student type Tuition fee

UK/EU £9,000

Island* £9,000

International £10,500

International lab-based £12,500

Students on placement £750

2013 figures

Tuition fee covers all mandatory costs, e.g. field trips for required modules but not costs incurred for optional modules and activities

Tuition fees at Brighton

• First-time UK and EU students are eligible for loans to cover the full cost of their tuition fees whilst they study

• Tuition fees are subject to annual inflationary increase

• *Island students should contact States Finance for information on grant/loan entitlement

Maintenance grants available for UK students with family income below £42,611

Living Cost loan dependent on incomeMax. living at home: £4,375Max. Studying outside London: £5,500Max. studying in London: £7,675

Government funding for full-time UK undergraduates 2013 entry

Household income

Living away from home and studying outside London

Package of support for 2013/14

Maintenance Loan

Non repayableMaintenance Grant

Total

£25,000 or less £3,823 £3,354 £7,177

£30,000 £4,292 £2,416 £6,708

£35,000 £4,761 £1,478 £6,239

£40,000 £5,230 £540 £5,770

£42,600 £5,457 £50 (minimum grant)

£5,525

£42,875 £5,500 £0 £5,500

£45,000 £5,288 £0 £5,288

£50,000 £4,788 £0 £4,788

£55,000 £4,288 £0 £4,288

£60,000 £3,788 £0 £3,788

Over £62,125 £3,575 £0 £3,575

NB: students from lower income families may also be eligible for university bursaries – maximum cash payout of £1,000 per year, fee discounts may also be available

Examples of possible weekly term-time income - based on 39 week accommodation contract period

Household income

£25,000

£30,000

£40,000

£50,000

£62,125 plus

Maintenance grant

3,354 2,416 540 Nil Nil

Student loan for maintenance

3,823 4,292 5,230 4,788 3,575

Part-time work£6.50 x 15 hrs/pw = £97.50 pw

3,802 3,802 3,802 3,802 3,802

Total 10,979 10,510 9,572 8,590 7,377

Weekly income 39 weeks

281 269 245 220 189

Weekly outgoings Living in Halls£

Living off campus£

Rent 120 -150 75-115

Utilities 0 8

Phone 2 - 7 2 - 7

TV licence 0-4 4

Contents insurance

0 2

Food, domestic items

10-40 30 - 40

Travel 0-15 0-15

Clothing 5 - 10 5 - 10

Laundry 2 - 5 2 - 5

Study materials 5 - 20 5 - 20

Entertainment 10-100 10-100

Totals £174 - 351 £143-326

Average weekly cost of living:

Brighton - £210

The cost of living

Applying for funding

Student Finance England

• One application to assess eligibility for grants, loans and university bursaries

• Student Passport Number for identification

• – Household income confirmation - NI number and income identified on last P60

• Apply spring of entry year – one of 5 choices if not yet firm

• Deadline – end of May to guarantee money available for start of term

Enrol in person at beginning of autumn term

• University confirms that student has enrolled

• Money transferred to student bank account via BACS

• Paid in termly instalments

Student loans DO NOT go on credit files

Rate of interest:

• RPI plus 3% whilst studying

• RPI under £21,000

• RPI plus up to 3% between £21,000 and £41,000

• RPI plus 3% above £41,000

Debt cleared after 30 years

Early repayments - no penalties

RepaymentsAnnualIncome Before Tax

Graduates, Current &11-12 entrants

2012-13 entrants

Annual Monthly Annual Monthly

£15,000 £0 £0 £0 £0

£16,000 £90 £7.50 £0 £0

£21,000 £540 £45 £0 £0

£22,000 £630 £52.50 £90 £7.50

£24,000 £810 £67.50 £270 £22.50

£30,000 £1,350 £112.50 £810 £67.50

£35,000 £1,800 £150 £1,260 £105

£40,000 £2,250 £187.50 £1,710 £142.50

£45,000 £2,700 £225 £2,160 £180

£50,000 £3,150 £262.50 £2,610 £217.50

Source: National Association of Student Money Advisers

Accommodation Service

Provides students with advice and support whatever their accommodation choices

•Halls of residence

•UniHomes

•Private Sector

Halls of residence in four Brighton locations

Halls of Residence in Brighton

• 4 halls in sites across the city

• Over 1600 rooms in Brighton– 700 catered

• Wardens at Varley, Phoenix and Moulsecoomb Place

• 24 hour staff cover at Falmer

• 2013 entry rents range from £120 - £159 per week

• Phoenix Halls – self-catered:- £135

• Varley Park: – self-catered, shared bathroom: £120; catered, en-suite: £159

• 39 week contract (except Great Wilkins – 50 weeks also available)

• Free insurance, communal laundry facilities

• Free internet access

Applying for halls

• Application packs sent out to all offer holders

Halls allocation policy

• Guaranteed offers for students with certain disabilities and medical conditions

• To be eligible for consideration for halls, first years should• Apply to the university by the UCAS deadline• Make Brighton their firm choice• Apply for halls by the deadline – 20 June• Demand outstrips supply, halls places can not be

guaranteed• Places are allocated in the summer

Living in the private sector

• House hunting events organised by the Accommodation team in August and September

• Facebook or Studentpad database of university-registered landlords

• Unihomes – Over 200 rooms available - private rented accommodation managed by the university.

• Advice and assistance from the accommodation office

• Typical Brighton rents - £85 - £95 per week, plentiful student housing

Useful websites

• www.brighton.ac.uk• www.brighton.ac.uk/accommodation• yourstudentpad.co.uk

• www.gov.uk/studentfinance• www.gov.uk/studentfinancecalculator• bursarymap.gov.uk

• http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/family/student-loans-tuition-fees-changes

Any questions