HIGHER EDUCATIO

N Kevin J. Wilson (MSc)

Gernot A. Liebchen (PhD)

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This talk will answer FAQ’s about HE Why HE? What are universities? What are degrees? How does one pay? What are the requirements? Are there alternatives? Is there HE at BPC? How about Computing at BPC?

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What do you want to achieve in your life?

Whatever you want to do;

the problem with most things in life is

that they cost money!

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…,BUT how will you get your hands on this money? Well, you could hope for the best,… …because you are soooo special.

BUT;

what if you are special like many other people?

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What does that mean for you?

You may need to have some sort of proof that you are really that special.

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Why not HE?

Cost of studying

Time commitment;…because you could do better things.

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Why HE? Economy already results in more

competition in the job market That means that job seekers have

to stand outDegree may just do that

HE offers more development pathways

Higher future earningsGraduates earn an average of 35%

more than the average national wage, and graduate unemployment has been half the national average for the last 10 years.

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Why HE?

… A greater choice of job

Employers value graduate's skills and the dedication and commitment taken to complete a course.

BUT… How do you pay???

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Student Loans

Your income per year Monthly repayments

£21,000 and under No repayments

£25,000 £30

£30,000 £67

£40,000 £142

£50,000 £217

£60,000 £292

https://www.gov.uk/student-finance/repayments

If you started your course in or after Sept 2012, then the repayment model will run for a 30 year period, before any unpaid balance is written off.

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What actually is Higher Education?

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What actually is Higher Education? Higher Education is not just another

word for university.

It is about furthering your education, learning new things, being in charge of your choices and getting to where you want to be in the future.

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But apart from getting a qualification…

Making new friends Being part of a team / community Independence Self responsibility Learning valuable life skills Sense of achievement

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What can you study?

There are more than 50,000 different full and part-time courses available at institutions all over the UK.

Courses range from traditional academic subjects such as English or Maths, to less familiar ones such as Philosophy, and a whole host of work-related (vocational) courses such as accountancy.

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How do you choose a course? Look at the course title Look at the institution (department) Look at the unit descriptions

Do not just look for what you fancy doing.Do look for what is needed in the job

market.

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So, what are universities?

A university is a body which has the authority to award their own degrees and qualifications.That means that universities set their own exams

and assignments,……and that means that the lecturers set the exams

and assignments.

Most colleges have to get their (Foundation) Degrees validated by a University – but the college lecturers set the exams and assignments.

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What qualification can I end up with?

Bachelor's Degree BSc (Hons), BEng(Hons) or BA (Hons)

Level H ( Honours)

Foundation Degree FdSc, FEng or FdA

Higher National Diploma - HND Level I (Intermediate)

Certificate of Higher Education –Cert HE,

Higher National Certificate - HNC Level C (Certificate)

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However,… There are alternatives to these

academic qualifications - you can come back to university at a later point in life if you want. Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA) Advanced Professional Diploma

Sometimes an employer may pay for you to do a HE qualification and give you time off from work to do it.

Universities are not the only place where you can study for a HE qualification.

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Any questions so far?

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What types of university are there?

Ancient universities Nineteenth century universities Red brick universities Plate glass universities New / Post 1992 universities

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Ancient Universities

Oxford / Cambridge Over 800 years old England's only universities

until the 1800's

St Andrews Glasgow Aberdeen Edinburgh

Over 600 years old

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Nineteen Century Universities (1800s)

London Durham Cardiff Bangor Aberystwyth Belfast

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Red Brick Universities (1900-1950) Manchester Birmingham Liverpool Leeds Sheffield Bristol Swansea Reading Nottingham Southampton Hull Exeter Leicester

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Plate glass Universities ( 1960 - 1969 )Number of UK universities more than doubled from 20 to 43

University of Sussex Keele University University of East Anglia University of York Newcastle University University of Strathclyde Lancaster University University of Kent University of Essex University of Warwick

and others

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Post-92 UniversitiesIn 1992 polytechnics were allowed to become universities and award their own degrees. Number of UK universities rises from about 40 to about 80.

Napier University Anglia Ruskin University Birmingham City University Bournemouth University University of Brighton University of Central Lancashire De Montfort University Coventry University University of Derby

and many others.

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Let’s not forget…

The Open University

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Are universities the only option?

Specialised Colleges of Higher Education○ Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts (RADA)○ Greenwich School of Management (business, law)○ Guildhall School of Music and Drama (music, theatre)○ London School of Commerce (postgraduate business

school)○ London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine

(medical)○ London School of Osteopathy

Colleges of Further and Higher Education○ Bournemouth and Poole College

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How do you know which universities are better than others.

http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/public/gug/

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How do you apply? Students will apply through UCAS

They will need to write a personal statement

A reference will be written by their tutor.

Students applying to Oxbridge, or medicine and dentistry, or dance and music must apply by the end of September.

All others must apply by December

Some universities also allow direct entry.

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www.ucas.co.uk

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What about the entry requirements? Most pre-university courses earn points -

these are called CATS points.

You can find out what your grades are worth by checking the UCAS tariff tables.http://www.ucas.com/how-it-all-works/explore-your-o

ptions/entry-requirements/tariff-tables

You also need to check how many CATS points the course you wish to do at University requires.

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Any more questions?

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Why would you study HE at BPC?

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Why would you study HE at BPC? You didn’t get the grades you were hoping to get.

Most universities require at least 240 CATS points

You have been out of education for a while and want a slightly less daunting environment in which to restart.

You feel you may need more teaching and support than you might get at a large University. College courses normally have smaller class sizes

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Degree courses 'not value for money', say many students

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Why would you study HE at BPC? …

We prepare you for University life.

Seamless transfer onto the third year of a BSc (Hons) degree course at the partner university (i.e. Bournemouth University or Southampton Solent

University)

Cheaper than studying at university.Can be up to £3000 p.a. less.

Courses Offered - Technology

Computing FdSc in Business Computing FdSc Computing with Networking FdSc Computer Games Design

Electronics / Computing HNC Electronics & Computers HNC Engineering (Electrical) FdSc Electronics (Part–time) FEng Engineering

Engineering HNC Engineering (Manufacturer

Management) HNC Engineering (Mechanical

Design) FdSc Manufacturing / Design PT FdSc Manufacturing / Design FT

CGI

FdSc CGI - 3D Modelling & Animation

FdSc CGI - Architectural Visualisation

BSc (Hons) CGI - Modelling & Animation

BSc (Hons) CGI - Architectural Visualisation

Construction HNC Construction

How do Foundation Degrees work? Must achieve a minimum of 120

credits at Level C (HE Certificate of Achievement awarded)

Must achieve a minimum of 120 credits at Level I (FdSc awarded)

240 credits and a Merit/Distinction profile will allow progress to BU degree programmes.

GRADING CRITERIA

40% - 59% = PASS

60% - 69% = MERIT

70% and over = DISTINCTION

If you fail, you get one chance to resubmit at the end of the summer, which is capped at 40%

Warning!! Students do fail!

Each year consists of 6 unitsEach unit has 2 assignments, or 1 assignment and 1 exam

ANY QUESTIONS?

http://www.thecollege.co.uk/higher-education/courses

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FdSc Computing with NetworkingFdSc Business Computing

FdSc Computing with NetworkingTeaches the students core computing

subjects with additional networking units. FdSc Business Computing

Teaches students core computing subjects with a special focus on business aspects in computing.

Both courses have a common year.

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What units would a student study?

Year 1: IT Professional Computers and Networks Database Systems 1 Computer Programming 1 Systems Analysis & Design 1 Web Development

Year 2 CwN: Mobile and Games Development Dynamic Web Development Local Area Networks Work Based Project Systems Analysis & Design 2 Computer Programming 2

Year 2 BC: Business Planning Online Business Applications Database Systems 2 Work Based Project Systems Analysis and Design 2 Computer Programming 2

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What 3rd year can our students do?

Progression CwN:BSc Network Systems

ManagementBSc Multimedia

Communications SystemsBSc Digital Media

DevelopmentBSc ComputingEtc.

Progression BC:BSC IT ManagementBSc Business ComputingBSc Business Information

TechnologyEtc.

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Why would you want to study these computing courses?

“UK needs 21,000 more IT workers by 2050 than previously predicted”

http://www.computerweekly.com/news/2240215263/UK-needs-21000-more-IT-workers-by-2050-than-previously-predicted

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Last Time…

Any questions?