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Geography at University: An Admissions Tutor’s
PerspectiveDr Katie Willis, Department of Geography, Royal Holloway,
University of London ([email protected])
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Choosing a Course
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What kind of Geography?
Science Arts
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Joint Degree?
Contrasting subjects?
Complementary subjects?
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Fieldwork
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What kind of assessment?
• Exams• Practical reports• Dissertations• Presentations• Posters• Fieldwork reports
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University Facilities
• Accommodation• Sport• Drama• Music• Politics• Clubs & Societies
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Information about courses
• UCAS website
• University websites & prospectuses
• RGS-IBG Guide to UK Geography Departments (see http://www.rgs.org/OurWork/Research+and+Higher+Education/Study+Geography/Study+Geography.htm)
• Handbooks/ Guidebooks
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Timing
• Check the UCAS deadlines www.ucas.ac.uk
• Do your research in advance
• Draft & redraft your personal statement
• Make sure your teacher/ tutor has enough time to complete the reference
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Personal Statement
• This is important as it is a chance to sell yourself.
• What excites you about Geography?
• Explain your course choice
• Include information about other activities e.g. sport, music, paid work BUT do not go into excessive detail.
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Filling in the Form
• Make sure you fill in all the relevant boxes
• You do not have to fill in the special needs section, but I would strongly encourage you to do so if it is appropriate.
• Think about presentation & check spelling & grammar.
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Interviews
• Not all universities have interviews
• Prepare
• Don’t waffle!
• It’s not a personality contest
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Finally
• Be prepared!
• If you don’t know the answer, then ask!
• GOOD LUCK!