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Student Progression Information Evening
Alexis Smith: Student Services Manager Stella Hammond & John Rainford: Careers Advisors
Abdul Malik: Personal Tutor
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AIMS OF THE SESSION
• What are the requirements for progression to the next academic year
• What are the options after RuTC • What support is in place
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PROGRESSION FROM YEAR 1 TO YEAR 2
AS, IB, vocational level 3: • Progression to year 2 is not automatic • Good attendance, academic progress and attitude
to study • Successful completion of assessments • You will already know if there are concerns
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PROGRESSION FROM YEAR 1 TO YEAR 2
AS to A2: • AS exams take place 11 May to 5 June (orals and
practicals earlier) • No study leave – classes continue until the last exam • A2 preparation/taster begins 8 June – students should
attend all classes. Must achieve at least 3 E grades to be able to continue (maths has specific requirements)
• Most students take 3 subjects at A2 • College does not offer any repeat/restart of the year
(unless there are exceptional circumstances)
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PROGRESSION FROM YEAR 1 TO YEAR 2
Vocational L3: • Progression to Extended Diploma • Expectation to achieve all assessments and successfully
complete year 1 qualification • Progression will need approval of Curriculum Manager IB: • Two year programme • End of year assessments/internal exams – results of
these can go towards determining progression • Results of these go towards the predict final grades
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KEY DATES
• Classes will continue until Friday 26th June • AS results Thursday 13 August – sent by College e-
mail to students • Enrolment for A2 level – Wednesday 19th August • Enrolment for BTEC/IB – June/July – date TBC • Students will be reminded by letter and email • Students and parents will be advised if they will not
be able to progress to year 2
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OPTIONS ON LEAVING COLLEGE
• University • Employment • Apprenticeship • Internship/ School
Leavers Scheme • Volunteering • Gap Year
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Reasons for progressing to Higher Education include: • A real interest in the chosen subject • In order to attain qualifications needed for a particular profession
or career • To gain more earning potential with a degree • The opportunity to include a work placement, or a period of
study abroad • Personal satisfaction • Predicted grades will be AS results (unless teacher feels it can be
raised) • Can apply for 2016 or defer to 2017
WHY CONTINUE STUDYING?
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WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT AT UNIVERSITY?
• Most degree courses will take 3 years of study before you graduate
• 30 weeks each year
How long are degree studies?
• Lectures and group seminars • Essays, presentations, exams
How are studies
assessed? • Most degrees are modular offering credits
of 120 per year • Most degrees offer core and optional
units of study
What is the style of learning?
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Location and Environment: Do you want to live at home, away from home, in a city, town or
out of town campus? Reputation: What are the academic facilities like? What is their student
satisfaction rate? What is the graduate progression? Entertainment: What clubs and societies can you join? Where will you be successful ? Check entry requirements very carefully
Choosing a Course and a University
RESEARCH: UCAS Website (www.ucas.com)
UCAS TARIFF POINTS
A2 Grade A* A B C D E
Tariff Points
140 120 100 80 60 40
BTEC Grade
D*D*D*
D*D*D
D*DD
DDD DDM
DMM
MMM
MMP
MPP PPP
Tariff Points
420 400 380 360 320 280 240 200 160 120
BTEC National Extended Diploma
International Baccalaureate • The pass range for the IB is 24 – 45 • Although the IB carries UCAS points, universities normally ask for the IB
total mark with specific grades in the Higher Level subjects
A Level
University Entry Requirements
MEDIA Qualification BRIGHTON PORTSMOUTH A LEVEL
BBB 240 – 300 POINTS With 240 points from A2 = 3 x C grades
BTEC EXTENDED DIPLOMA
DDM DMM
IB 32 28
University Entry Requirements CIVIL ENGINEERING
Qualification BRUNEL UNIVERSITY KINGSTON UNIVERSITY
A Level
ABB To include Maths and a Science
280 POINTS of which 160 must come from A Levels (2xC grades) To include AS or A2 Maths + a Science
BTEC EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN ENGINEERING
D*DD with Distinctions in the Maths units
Accepted Merits or above in the Maths units
IB
33 - 5 points in Higher Level Maths and a Science subject
26 - 6 in Higher Level Maths
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UNIVERSITY TERMS
• Bachelor of Arts – BA • Bachelor of Science – BSc • MA or MSc refer to postgraduate Masters Some professions have specific qualifications: • Engineering – Beng • Law - LLB (Latin) • Medicine MBChB (Latin) • Ordinary degree or Honours degree
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IMPORTANT DATES AND DEADLINES Tuesday 21st April:
Higher Education Fair September 2015: All students planning to go to university need to produce a draft of their personal statement the first week back in Sep. Friday September 25: College deadline for Medicine College deadline for Oxbridge Friday November 13: College deadline for UCAS applications (to guarantee applications will be sent off in time for UCAS deadline) * For any student who completes the whole application before the deadline, the tutor will send it off within two weeks (providing there is nothing to be amended)
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THE COST OF HIGHER EDUCATION
• Majority of courses cost £9000 per year • Financial support is available to help students meet the study and living costs through loans, grants, bursaries and scholarships • Most financial support is means tested
Household Income
Maintenance Grant
Maintenance Loan Total
£25,000 & under £3,387 £4,047 £7,434
£30,000 £2,441 £4,520 £6,961
£35,000 £1,494 £4,993 £6,487 £40,000 £547 £5,467 £6,014 £42,620 £50 £5,715 £5,765 £42,875 £0 £5,740 £5,740 £50,000 £0 £4,998 £4,998 £62,143 & over £0 £3,731 £3,731
COMBINED MAINTENANCE SUPPORT LIVING AWAY FROM HOME OUTSIDE LONDON
You can get an estimate of your student finance entitlement using the calculator on gov.uk/studentfinance i
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THE COST OF HIGHER EDUCATION
• Repayments of loans will start from the April after graduation • How much you pay back will depend on salary
• Unless earning a high salary, it is unlikely anyone will have to pay
back all their loan
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Alternatives to H.E.
Provide excellent opportunities for students of all levels Available at intermediate, advanced and higher level All training is Government and/or employer funded - NO FEES! Provide alternatives for students who may not be progressing to A2 (a lot now require a minimum of 5 GCSEs A-C including maths an English)
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Alternatives to H.E. Apprenticeships are JOBS, not placements or experience Not a poor alternative - highly sought after and competitive Available in traditional trades such as plumbing and hairdressing ALSO in most of the professions such as accountancy, engineering and Law (legal executive) Need to register on the Apprenticeship Website www.apprenticehips.gov.uk to search for vacancies The big organisations, e.g. BA, TFL, BT, start to advertise around Christmas taking applications for the following Autumn
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Higher Apprenticeships
Bae Systems Plc Combat Systems Higher Technician Apprentice Offering a 4 year Apprenticeship leading to an HND in Computing and Systems Development plus professional Telecoms qualifications Entry requirements: 5 GCSEs at grade C or equivalent qualification. PLUS 2 A Levels (Grade A-C) Or an Extended BTEC National Diploma (DMM profile)
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Higher Apprenticeships
CAP Gemini Uk Plc I.T. Higher Apprentice Sponsored Degree Programme After completing a Level 4 Diploma in IT, apprentices will have the opportunity to study an IT related sponsored degree. Entry Requirements: Ideally 7 GSCEs (C and above) PLUS 3 'A' levels, grades C or above, or their equivalent (eg a BTEC National Diploma). Some of the roles require 300 UCAS points including A-level Maths at Grade B
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Higher Apprenticeships Cgi It Uk Ltd IT Apprentice Higher IT Apprenticeship At the end of the apprenticeship apprentices have the opportunity to gain a full BA (Hons) in either Business Management or IT with Business Management as part of a Sponsored Degree Programme. Entry requirements: A minimum of five A*-C GCSEs (or equivalent), including English and Maths PLUS 300 UCAS points across three A-Levels at grade C or above (or equivalent).
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Case study from RUTC
Amber – left RUTC last year with 4 A levels in physics, Spanish, maths, and music which she achieved with high grades.
She successfully applied for an apprenticeship with the BBC on their Technology Apprenticeship scheme; they had over 1000 applicants for 20 places.
As part of the three year Higher Apprenticeship programme, Amber will complete work placements with the BBC and other media companies, while studying towards a degree in Broadcast Engineering whilst being paid £11,500 annual salary.
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School Leaver Schemes
On the increase and tend to be in the Professions – eg:
• Accountancy with KPMG
• Engineer Training Programme with the National Grid
• Manufacturing with Morrisons Very high entry level - often AAB at A level Normally a sponsored degree or professional qualifications Useful website - Not Going to Uni
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Where to find further information
The Careers Centre has information about Apprenticeships and School leaver programmes and Careers Advisors are available to assist students with their applications Help and advice is also available for students wanting to take a gap year, to volunteer or to work abroad For students who want to go straight into employment and don't want to undertake further study at the moment, again Careers Advisors can help and advise about how to apply for a job
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SUPPORT IN COLLEGE
• Personal Tutor’s guide students through the process • We have specialist advisors for potential Oxbridge, Medicine,
Veterinary, Dentistry and Russell Group applicants • Sessions have been held for overseas applicants • Outside speakers are invited in to talk about careers and
applying to universities • Dedicated Careers team • Job fair (March) HE Fair (21st April) • Information on Moodle
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RESOURCES Information on a range of career options is available in the Careers Centre and you can make individual careers guidance appointments there Try to go to at least 2 University Open Days Apply for university taster days/courses
A sheet of useful websites can be obtained from tutors and more information has been given in tutorial sessions
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Conclusion
Students need to attend to achieve There is support for the students whichever path they take Please do contact the personal tutors or careers team if you have any questions This presentation and further information will be on the website
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KEY DATES
• Classes will continue until Friday 26th June • AS results Thursday 13 August – sent by College e-
mail to students • Enrolment for A2 level – Wednesday 19th August • Enrolment for BTEC/IB – June/July – date TBC • Students will be invited in by letter and email