year 12 options evening 2014 ‘making your choices at 16’
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Year 12 Options Evening 2014
‘Making your choices at 16’
Key Stage 4 – Careers Support
To help students make
an informed choice
18 lessons in Term 1 of Year 12
8 lessons in Term 2 of Year 12
Special Careers Day
Talk from Queens University
New A-Level Subjects Talk
Special Careers Assembly
Careers Service Advisors - Interview
Subject Teacher Advice
Key Stage 4 – Careers Lessons
To help students make
an informed choice
Raise self-awareness
Identify skills and talents
Which subjects do you really enjoy?
What are the options post-16?
Researching careers and jobs
What are the jobs of the future?
Which subjects are you good at?
Researching university courses
What A-Level subjects are on offer?
Do I need certain A-level subjects for a particular degree?
http://www.nidirect.gov.uk/index/information-and-services/education-and-learning/careers/plan-your-career/i-am-at-school-and-i-need-ideas/year-12.htm
‘Knowledge Economy’ requires highly skilled workers
50% of all new jobs require a degree course
40% of jobs advertised ask for graduates of any
discipline
Value of degree in terms of earnings ‘premium’ has
increased especially for women.
Is Higher Education still worthwhile?
Vocational / Applied Subjects1) Business Studies2) Health and Social Care3) ICT4) Science
Two thirds of the marks for Applied Subjects are awarded through portfolio units – coursework. One third of the marks are awarded through examined units – tests
Applied Subjects could be worth either:One A-Level = Single Award or Two A-Levels = Double Award
Applied Science
Applied Science
Nursing
Building Surveying
Environmental Science
Occupational Therapy
Food Technology
Youth Work
Primary Teaching
Music
Irish Forensic Science
Architecture
Early Childhood
Studies
Marine Biology
Art
DieteticsPhysiotherapy
Applied Health & Social Care
Applied Health and Social Care
Midwifery
Geography Teaching
Social Work
Business IT
Social Policy
Youth Work
Primary Teaching
Nursing
Irish Counselling
Criminology
Early Childhood
Studies
Multi Media
Human Resources
PsychologySpeech Therapy
Factors to consider when choosing your subjects:
1. Look at the list of subjects available and choose subjects you enjoy
2. Look at university course specific requirements – remember that most universities make offers based on 3 A-levels
3. A-level subjects and subject combinations – Russell Group – ‘Facilitating Subjects’
4. Labour Market Information
Advice from Year 13 students• Choose what you are good at
• Listen to what your subject teacher is advising
• Don’t choose what your friends are choosing unless you
really want to do the subject
• Speak to Year 13 students to hear what they think
• Don’t choose a subject because you like the teacher
• Find out what the subject involves before you sign up to it
• Make sure you know the entry requirements for the subject
http://www.ucas.com/
2. University Course Specific RequirementsPHARMACY at Queen’s University BelfastGrades AAB – including Chemistry and at least one subject from Biology, Mathematics and Physics (AS Biol preferred)
SPEECH & LANGUAGE THERAPY at The University of UlsterGrades BBB – One of the required 'A' level passes must be in English (or modern foreign language), Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Psychology, Geography, Double/Single Award Applied Science, Double/Single Award Health and Social Care, Geography or Psychology+ satisfactory performance in the HPAT Ulster Admissions Test
CIVIL ENGINEERING at Cardiff UniversityGrades ABB – including Mathematics
Specific GCSE Requirements at Queens University
•Business Subjects - Maths Grade B
•Nursing: - Maths & Science Grade C •Midwifery – Maths & Science Grade B
•High Demand Courses –offers based around outstanding GCSE results
HAVE THE COURAGE TO PLAY TO YOUR STRENGTHS
Specific A-levels not required*Courses may express a preference
Specific A-levels required*AS-level also acceptable
Students applying to one of the Russell Group of Universities
(Leading 24 universities in the UK) should choose their A-Level
subject combination very carefully.
Many of our students will choose vocational courses which may
not be offered by the more traditional universities – these students
also need to consider carefully because there may be subject
specific requirements.
3. Choosing A-level Subjects Combinations
http://russellgroup.org/InformedChoices-latest.pdf
Subject Combinations
Architecture – Applied Science (Double Award) & ICT
Quantity Surveying – Art & Design, Psychology and Religion
Accountancy – Business Studies, Mathematics & ICT
Nursing – Applied Health & Social Care (Double Award) & Religion
Primary Education – Applied Business Studies, Irish & Religion
Social Work – Business Studies, Politics & Religion
Film and Drama – Art, History and English
Criminology – Business Studies, Irish & Psychology
4. Labour Market Information
Job opportunities expected to expand – (STEM areas)
Green Economy
IT
Food
Healthcare
Green Economy Efficient Energy Use and Management Renewable Energies Water and Waste – Water Treatment Waste Management, Recovery & Recycling Environmental Consultancy Green ICT Applications/Software
Source Future Skills Needs of Enterprise within the Green Economy in Ireland, EGFSN, 2010
IT Financial Services
Communications
Creative Industries
All Sectors
Food Sector Shortages within the Sector
Marketing
Production
Distribution
Price Check – Cost of LivingArea of
Institution
Accommodation Weekly Living Costs* Tuition Fees Total Annual Cost
Northern Ireland
University£76 - £100 £159.80 £3,575 £9,967
English
University£67 - £130 £167.80 £9,000 £15,712
Scottish
University£148 - £185 £191.50 £9,000 £16,660
London University £90 - £150 £247.90 £9,000 £18,916
*Halifax Student Spend Survey
WHICH DEGREE SUBJECTS DOEMPLOYERS PREFER?
Miles Cowdry, Director, Global Corporate Development, Rolls Royce:
“We are looking for graduates who can be our future leaders and can demonstrate qualities of courage, judgement and breadth; typically linguists or arts graduates fare better in this regard.”
How can parents help?
ENTRY TO HIGH DEMAND COURSES MAY INVOLVE:
* Excellent GCSE profile
* Additional tests– e.g. BMAT, UKCAT & LNAT, HPAT, HPAT Ireland
* A* grades or impressive module results at AS level* Work Experience
* Evidence of engagement outside A-level specification
What the selectors are looking for:
Transferable SkillsPersonal QualitiesMotivationEnthusiasmDepth of knowledge of
course
Brains are not enough!
Get involved in extra-curricular activities ……
Stand Out from the Crowd
Awards and Achievements
Work / Voluntary Experience
Extra-Curricular Activities
Positions of Responsibility
Ability to work on your own
Teamwork
Key Stage 4 – What happens now?
Choosing A-Level Subjects
Students will soon be asked to submit their AS subject choices after seeking help from:
• Subject teacher• Form teacher• Careers teacher• Careers Service Advisors• ‘A-Level Subject Choices’ booklet• UCAS website• Family, Friends etc
Year 12 Options Evening 2012
‘Making your choices at 16’
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