LIMITLESS POTENTIAL | LIMITLESS OPPORTUNITIES | LIMITLESS IMPACT Copyright University of Reading...

LIMITLESS POTENTIAL | LIMITLESS OPPORTUNITIES | LIMITLESS IMPACTLIMITLESS POTENTIAL | LIMITLESS OPPORTUNITIES | LIMITLESS IMPACTLIMITLESS POTENTIAL | LIMITLESS OPPORTUNITIES | LIMITLESS IMPACTCopyright University of Reading

APPLYING TO UNIVERSITY

Amy WighamStudent Recruitment & Access Officer

Student Recruitment and Outreach

LIMITLESS POTENTIAL | LIMITLESS OPPORTUNITIES | LIMITLESS IMPACT

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WHY GO TO UNIVERSITY?• You need a degree

for some jobs• Study something

you enjoy• Better career

prospects• Transferable skills• Develop

confidence and independence


CHOOSING A COURSE


WHAT CAN YOU STUDY?• Traditional subjects- English Literature, Mathematics, Geography• Vocational-Teaching, Pharmacy, Speech and Language Therapy•Unusual courses- Theatre Arts, Education and Deaf Studies, Meteorology, Cybernetics• Combined Courses – Art and Psychology, English Literature and French


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Entry requirement

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Course content

Accreditation

SupportFacilities

Assessment

Other opportunitie

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REMEMBER…EVERY COURSE IS

DIFFERENT


HOW TO CHOOSE A UNIVERSITY• Type of University• Size• Reputation• Location • Accommodation• Facilities• Security

• Scholarships and bursaries

• Visit - Open Days

• Research is key !


HOW TO CHOOSE? • Prospectuses and subject brochures• Websites• University guides and League tables (Times, Guardian,

Unistats, The Student Room, Complete University Guide)• Taster and Masterclasses• Social Media


VISITING A UNIVERSITY – OPEN DAYS


APPLYING


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APPLICATIONS MADE VIA UCAS


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GUIDES FOR PARENTS AND GUARDIANS


Apply

• September 2015 – Applications open. 5 course choices

• 15 October 2015 – Deadline for applications to Oxford, Cambridge, Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Science

• 15 January 2016 – Deadline for applications to most courses

Offers • Universities process applications• Applicants invited to interview • End March 2016 – Majority of

offers made by this date

Decisions

• May/ June 2016 – reply to your offers

• Decide on a firm and insurance choice institution

• August 2016 – Results Day (clearing and adjustment)



ADMISSIONS TUTORS LOOK FORAcademic results eg. A levels, IB, BTECs, GSCEsCertain subjects (if required)Work experience (if required)Written workPre-admissions testsPersonal statementsTeacher’s reference


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ADMISSIONS TUTORS LOOK FORPassion & interest in fieldResearch & knowledgeIndependent learningApplication of skills learntAcademic abilityAwareness of real world issues in their chosen areaExtra curricular activities


SUPPORTING STUDENTS

• Encouraging thorough research on all options for University• Reading through applications • Encouraging students to meet internal /external deadlines• Supporting on open days and visit days • Assisting with the application for finance


TUITION FEES AND LOANS



TUITION FEES: 2015 ENTRYUp to £9,000Loan options available for fees and living costsTuition fee loans paid to your university directRepaid when you are earning NHS funded courses


Where do you plan to live/study

Maximum loan amount

Elsewhere £5, 740

London £8,009

Parental £4,565

MAINTENANCE LOAN: UK STUDENTSEveryone is entitled to a loan to cover living costs

35% assessed on parental income

Repayments start when earning over £21,000

Grants available for low income families


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WHAT ABOUT REPAYMENTS?Earnings over £21, 000

Interest rates : RPI plus up to 3%

One single monthly repayment

No penalties for early repaymentOutstanding balance written off after 30 years


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REPAYMENTSIncome each year before tax Approximate monthly

repayment

£21,000 £0

£24,000 £22

£27,000 £45

£30,000 £67

£33,000 £90

£36,000 £112

£40,000 £143


MAINTENANCE GRANTS AND ADDITIONAL SUPPORT


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MAINTENANCE GRANTThe Maintenance Grant doesn’t have to be repaid

How much grant you can get depends on your household income (100% means tested)

Slight reduction in Maintenance Loan

Sliding scale will be:

£42, 611 income and over:

Receive no grant

Between c.£25,001 and c.£42,611

c.£25,000 income and below:

Receive full grant


Click icon to add picture MAINTENANCE GRANTS & ADDITIONAL SUPPORT

The Maintenance Grant dependent on household income up to £3,387

University bursaries and scholarships

Additional grants for: students with disabilities or dependents and care leavers

University hardship funds

Access travel bursaries


STUDENT SPENDING• Accommodation £80 -

£170• Bills ( not in halls) £30• Toiletries £5 -£10

• Laundry £5 - £10 • Phones £10 • Stationery/photocopying £2-£5• Transport/travel (local) £10• Food £30+ • Sports/societies £10 - upwards

• Socialising £25 - upwards

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Total Approx. £255+ (30 weeks=£7650)

Student spend will vary depending on course, location and spending habits of the individual

( full loan Elsewhere £5,740)



OTHER SOURCES OF INCOMEScholarships and bursaries

Part time/vacation workPlacements

Sponsorship

Parents

Campus Banks


HOW TO SAVE MONEYBuy used textbooks

Accommodation

Travel discounts

Shared cooking

NUS card

Subsided Uni gyms

“University Nights”

Discounts


WEBSITES

www.reading.ac.ukwww.ucas.com

www.unistats.direct.gov.uk/www.push.co.uk

www.thestudentroom.co.ukwww.gov.uk/studentfinance

www.opendays.comwww.ukcoursefinder.com

www.prospects.ac.ukwww.britishcouncil.org/erasmus

www.timesonline.co.ukwww.futurelearn.com/courses


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