Transcript Why go to University - Sprowston Community High School

Why go to University
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Why go to University
Academic benefits
Improve career prospects
Gain independence
Student life
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Academic Benefits
Study what you enjoy
– over 35,000 courses available
Research-led teaching
– world experts in their field
Variety of learning methods and assessments
Help and support available throughout your time at university
Learn transferable skills
– interpersonal; verbal and written communication; presentation; organisation
and time management; commitment; ability to use initiative
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Course Options
Single subject
– History, Law, Art, Geography
Combined subjects (joint honours)
– English Literature and Philosophy
Year abroad or in industry
– Law with American Law
Part-time study
– 5-7 years (Biochemistry, 6 years)
Foundation Year
– Humanities Foundation Year, Applied Computer Science
Awarded BSc or BA usually, or LLB, MBBS, BEd, BEng, MSci, MMath
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Course Options
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UEA Courses
Faculty of Science
Faculty of Arts and
Humanities
Faculty of Medicine
and Health
Sciences
Faculty of Social
Science
Biology
American Studies
Economics
Chemistry
Computing Science
Film, Television and
Media
Norwich Medical
School
Engineering
History
Occupational Therapy
Environmental
Science
Language +
Communication
Speech and Language
Therapy
Mathematics
Literature, Drama and
Creative Writing
Operating Department
Practice
Norwich Business
School
Philosophy
Nursing
Social Work
Political, Social and
International Studies
Midwifery
Psychology
Natural Sciences
Pharmacy
Art History
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Physiotherapy
Education and Lifelong
Learning
International
Development
Law
International Business
Management (London)
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Improved career prospects
Higher employment rate than non graduates – lots of career support
80% of graduate jobs do not require a specific subject
Some careers such as medicine and architecture require degrees
Average starting salary is £26,500
Being a graduate means you can enter at a higher level and go further
and earn more in your career
It is estimated that over a lifetime the average graduate would have
earned almost 50% more than the average non-graduate
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Home or Away?
Choose what’s right for you
– There are advantages and disadvantages of both.
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Home or Away?
Halls of residence
Share with 6-12 people
Most institutions offer en-suite accommodation
Can be self-catered or catered (half board basis)
Prices vary (£68-£111/week)
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Gain Independence
Life at University
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Cooking for yourself
Washing clothes
Cleaning
Food shopping
Paying bills
Gain confidence
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Student Life
New experiences activities and adventures
Meet new people and visit new places
Student life is about diversity, choice and fun!
Take part in clubs and societies
Some of the most enjoyable years of your life!
Student campuses and surrounding areas cater for everything a student
requires
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Student Life
CLUBS
Athletics, Ballet, Basketball, Cheerleading, Cricket,
Fencing, Football, Ice Skating, Lacrosse, Mountain
Biking, Netball, Pole Dancing, Rock Climbing, Rugby,
Sailing, Sky-diving, Surf, Trampoline, Ultimate
Frisbee, Waterpolo etc…
SOCIETIES
Anime, Art, Concrete, Circus, Dance Squad,
Debating, Environmental, Film, Games, Glee, History,
Jewish, International Students, Law, Livewire, Politics,
Rock Gospel choir, Russian, Volunteers, etc…
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Can I afford it?
Repayable loans - available to everyone
regardless of income
Fees not paid up front or during course…
you don’t have to find the money yourself
Non-repayable help – grant, bursaries &
scholarships
Lots you can do – budget, part-time/holiday
work
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Can I afford it?
Lots you can do
– Budget
– Part-time/holiday work
Repayments linked to earnings
– Nothing below £21,000
– 9% of anything above £21,000
Anything not paid off after 30 years gets
written off.
Support for low income households or
those with high grades
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Summary
University is affordable
Study more of what you enjoy
Gain transferable skills
Improve career prospects
Gain life skills
Opportunities to get involved in many different activities
IT’S GOOD FUN!
Most graduates look at their time studying saying it was the best 3/4 years
of their life!
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Find out more
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