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Introduction to Higher Education Joel CorranRecruitment and Admissions

Getting started…..

• Why do YOU think people go to university?

Increasing

employablity

Enthusiasm for subject

Student

experience

Personal

development

Independence

Essential

for a

profession

Average graduate starting Salary 2013

Graduate Jobs

Why Choose University?

Source: Association of Graduate Recruiters (AGR) • Better job prospects• Higher earning potential• Careers and employability at MMU

£26,500

Graduates earn £12,000 a year more

Median annual earnings:1 Age by qualification, 2000 to 2010

Source: National Statistics website: - www.statistics.gov.uk

Fees of up to £9,000

No ‘upfront’ payment – fee loans

Package of loans and grants - for living costs

University bursaries and scholarships

Loan repayments related to pay – over £21,000

Fewer than 45% of students will repay their loans in full?

Outstanding loan written off after 30 years

Investing in your future

• Supportive learning environment

• World-class facilities

• Accreditation from over 70 professional bodies

of our graduates go straight into work or further study within six months of graduation *

• Strong links with industry

• Real world experience

• Superb student experience

Big Opportunities

89%* DLHE survey 2012

Why University?Find out more

Prospects website – www.prospects.ac.ukUnistats - unistats.direct.gov.uk

- KIS Data

What financial help is available?

The Tuition Fee Loan

Maintenance Loan *

Maintenance Grant*Bursaries/

Scholarships*

*Dependent on Household Residual Income (HRI)

Maintenance Loan – for all students

Studying location Maximum amountsLiving at home (with parents) Up to £4,565Living away from home Up to £5,740Living away from home (London) Up to 8,009

Maintenance Grant – for some students

• Helps with living costs • Non-repayable• Reduces Maintenance Loan entitlement

Maximum Grant: £3,387 Household incomes up to £25,000 will be entitled to a full grant

Household incomes up to £42,600 will be entitled to a partial grant

Household income Non-repayable grant Living cost loan Total

£25,000 or less £3,387 £3,862 £7,249

£30,000 £2,416 £4,292 £6,708

£35,000 £1,478 £4,761 £6,239

£40,000 £547 £5,282 £5,829

£45,000 £0 £5,288 £5,288

£50,000 £0 £4,788 £4,788

£55,000 £0 £4,288 £4,288

£60,000 £0 £3,826 £3,826

Over £62,132          £0 £3,610 £3,610Over £62,132          £0 £3,610 £3,610

£60,000 £0 £3,826 £3,826

£40,000 £547 £5,282 £5,829

£25,000 or less £3,387 £3,862 £7,249

Loan and grant- living away from home 2014 entry (3.34% rise to loan for 2015)

Maximum loan of £5,530

Household income Non-repayable grant Maintenance loan Total

£30,000 £2,441 £4,335 £6,776

£35,000 £1,494 £4,808 £6,302

£45,000 £0 £5,341 £5,341

£50,000 £0 £4,836 £4,836

£55,000 £0 £4,331 £4,331

In addition

• Special arrangements for NHS and social work• Help for students with children/adult dependants • Support for students with disabilities

Financial considerationsFind out more

Student Finance England – www.gov.uk/studentfinance

MMU - www.mmu.ac.uk/moneymatters

MMU Finance Guide

Entry Requirements

Academic:Level 3

A levels/BTEC/Acces

s

Level 2GCSE or equivalent

• Choose a subject area that interests you e.g. Business• Narrow down your choices through research• Prioritise different options e.g. time abroad, placement

opportunities, module choice, accreditation

• www.mmu.ac.uk

Choosing the right course

Choosing a uni that’s right for you…

Typeand size

Work placements

Professional accreditation

Entry requirementsLocation

Course content

FacilitiesStudent

life!Assessment

methodsTeaching methods

Cost

Study abroad

SupportSupport

Lots of

support

Accommodation

Type

Cost

Location

Student activities:societies, events, sports teamsOver 100 clubs

and societies

Great opportunity to meet new

people

How do I apply?

University and Colleges Admissions Service

The only way to apply to Higher Education

Unless you are applying for:Art & Design Foundation (Direct Application)

Part-time degree programme (Direct Application)

Your course(s) & university choices (Maximum of 5)

Your qualifications and pending exam resultsInclude everything

Your employment historyExpand on this in your personal statement

Your personal statement & referenceTo support your suitability for the course

Your name, address, contact details, D.O.B etc. It’s important to be accurate!

Payment (£12 or £23)

The application

Key Dates

UCAS website - ucas.com

University websites / Open Days – mmu.ac.uk

School or college – teachers and tutors

Keep up to date with Manchester Metropolitan University

Join us online for the latest news: mmu.ac.uk/study

Any questions?

Education LiaisonRecruitment and Admissions

Tel: 0161 247 5958Email: edliaison@mmu.ac.uk

www.mmu.ac.uk