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Back to Basics
Careers
2016-2017
Objectives:
To familiarise parents with the Y13/14 Careers programme
To be aware of the wide range of options available to Y13/14
students
To encourage involvement in your child’s careers journey
To help:
⁻ Highlight the importance of meeting deadlines
⁻ Encourage consideration of Careers guidance given before
making informed decisions
⁻ Be well prepared and well informed
The Jigsaw is nearly complete!!
UNIVERSITY COURSE
AS/A2 EXAMS
GCSE EXAMS
Preparing for the end goal
Confused? - Need to research well
What we offer
1. Careers Department
2. Pupils’ willingness to engage
in the process
3. Parental Support and
monitoring
Communication
Post 18 Options
Employment / Gap Year
Job Opportunities difficult to find in the current climate but not
impossible.
Gap Year –
1. Post A Level, University places can be deferred for one year. If place is secured, there will be no increase in grades will be
required.
2. Gap Year – To repeat A Level Examinations.
Future Career Plans –
Apprenticeships
Further/Higher Education
Foundation Degrees
Bachelor/Master Degrees
The Career Journey
Year 13
Planning
Preparation
Research
Year 14
Applications
Interviews
Finance
Y13 Careers Class
Course Research 25%
Work Experience 25%
Personal Statement 25%
UCAS Application 25%
Year 13 Careers
Course Research Work Experience Personal Statement UCAS Application
Work Experience – why bother?
Work Experience
Specific time set aside in Mid February (9 & 10th February).
Additional opportunities depending on the Career Area.
Focused on areas linked to Career choices.
Update CV / Make applications
Thinking about links to university courses
CHARTER Other opportunities throughout the year
Need to let me know via email by SEPT 15th if interested in:
Medicine
Dentistry
Nursing
Midwifery
Mental Health
Physiotherapy
Radiotherapy/Radiography
Broadcasting
Chemical Engineering
UCAS
Applications to all UK Universities. (QUB & UU)
Pupils can apply to a maximum of FIVE Courses.
No preference is declared.
Cost £24.
Closing dates –Phase 1 - 14 Sept/ Phase 2 - 12 Oct.
Yearly Costs 2015/2016
Student Finance NI Course Fees: 2015/2016
Northern Ireland - £3,925
Elsewhere Up To - £9,000
*Allied Health Professional Courses Fees Paid by DHSS/ Means Tested Bursary Available . Fee Loan Available up to
£9,000
If you were buying a car……
Destinations of the Class of 2016
79 got their First Choice Course (CF)
30 got their Second Choice Course (CI)
5 are pending
16 are in Clearing
5 have withdrawn - 2 are taking
places with Deloitte Higher
Apprenticeship Programme
Lowest Grade Offer from QUB
ABC/BBB
BBC (Nursing)
Lowest Grade Offer from UU
BCC (Finance) - Jordanstown
BCD – Magee Campus/Coleraine
Campus
UCAS
Applications to all UK Universities.
Pupils can apply to a maximum of FIVE Courses.
No preference is declared.
Cost £24.
Closing dates –Phase 1 - 14 Sept/ Phase 2 - 12 Oct.
The 5 Choices
Course Combinations -M/D/V must commit to having 4 out of the 5 choices. For
other courses some links must exist.
Reflect on “AS” Performance - Courses with a range of grades.
Consider the Selection process.
No change possible once forms submitted!
Decision Time
OCTOBER 2017 APRIL 2018
St. Mary’s University
College
Direct Entry- 3 Choice BEd. 3
Choices for Liberal Arts Degrees.
Applications are Subject based
and in order of preference.
Primary /Post Primary.
Closing Date 16 November.
Interviews Mid February.
Entry Grades for BEd. = A*AA/
AAB
Applications for Universities and
Colleges in the South of Ireland.
TEN Courses.
Order of preference required .
Cost 40 Euro.
Closing date 7 Dec.
No Personal Statement
No offers – based solely on Aug grades
14 September 2016
Phase 1 Applicants
UCAS/CUKAS Stage 1
5 Course (4 –M/D/V)
1 Cambridge/ Oxbridge UKCAT
Exam
12 October 2016
Phase 2 Applicants
5 Courses Choices
LNAT
Exam
HPAT
Exam
Parent Support
Discuss a range of options.
Support the writing of the
personal statement.
Keep track of deadline dates.
Visit University/ College Websites.
Register on
www.ucas.com/parents
Keep in touch!!
@CareersDeptSMG
Keep in touch!!