Choosing Universities and Courses

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Choosing Universities and Courses

• Sally Grimley
• FE and Schools Liaison Officer

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Some background

• 180 Universities Colleges
• Over 50,000 courses
• 5 for a UCAS form
• 1 for a course

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UK Courses

• Undergraduate courses BA, BSc, BEng
• Traditionally 3 years full time
• Work placements

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Importance of research
How many History courses are currently available
to start in 2010 on UCAS course search?
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Importance of research
2840 History options 543 as single subject 244
with English 55 with Drama 5 with Sport History
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Importance of research
How many Chemistry courses are currently
available to start in 2010 on UCAS course search?
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Importance of research
774 Chemistry options 72 as Analytical
Chemistry 14 with Materials Chemistry 2 with
Colour Chemistry
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Some others

• Anthropology
• Vineology
• Golf Course Management
• Irish Studies

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What should I study?

• Do you know what you want to do?
• What are you good at?
• Be realistic about your grades and future goals
• Something you can do for the next 3 years
• Something you enjoy!!!

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Where should I study?

• Home or away?
• Cost of living
• Large city or small town/rural area?
• University/campus location
• Academic and social facilities
• Accommodation facilities and costs

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Sources of information

• Websites
• Prospectus
• Flyers/adverts
• Independent Guides
• University staff

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What should I do now?

• Speak to university representatives
• More research- visit days, extra information
• Be realistic in your choice, grades
• OPEN DAYS!

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