Student Progression Information Evening Alexis Smith: Student Services Manager Stella Hammond & John Rainford: Careers Advisors Abdul Malik: Personal Tutor
AIMS OF THE SESSION • What are the requirements for progression to the next academic year • What are the options after RuTC • What support is in place www.rutc.ac.uk
PROGRESSION FROM YEAR 1 TO YEAR 2 AS, IB, vocational level 3: • Progression to year 2 is not automatic • Good attendance, academic progress and attitude to study • Successful completion of assessments • You will already know if there are concerns www.rutc.ac.uk
PROGRESSION FROM YEAR 1 TO YEAR 2 AS to A2: • AS exams take place 11 May to 5 June (orals and practicals earlier) • No study leave – classes continue until the last exam • A2 preparation/taster begins 8 June – students should attend all classes. Must achieve at least 3 E grades to be able to continue (maths has specific requirements) • Most students take 3 subjects at A2 • College does not offer any repeat/restart of the year (unless there are exceptional circumstances) www.rutc.ac.uk
PROGRESSION FROM YEAR 1 TO YEAR 2 Vocational L3: • Progression to Extended Diploma • Expectation to achieve all assessments and successfully complete year 1 qualification • Progression will need approval of Curriculum Manager IB: • Two year programme • End of year assessments/internal exams – results of these can go towards determining progression • Results of these go towards the predict final grades www.rutc.ac.uk
KEY DATES • Classes will continue until Friday 26 th June • AS results Thursday 13 August – sent by College e- mail to students • Enrolment for A2 level – Wednesday 19 th August • Enrolment for BTEC/IB – June/July – date TBC • Students will be reminded by letter and email • Students and parents will be advised if they will not be able to progress to year 2 www.rutc.ac.uk
OPTIONS ON LEAVING COLLEGE • University • Employment • Apprenticeship • Internship/ School Leavers Scheme • Volunteering • Gap Year www.rutc.ac.uk
WHY CONTINUE STUDYING? Reasons for progressing to Higher Education include: • A real interest in the chosen subject • In order to attain qualifications needed for a particular profession or career • To gain more earning potential with a degree • The opportunity to include a work placement, or a period of study abroad • Personal satisfaction • Predicted grades will be AS results (unless teacher feels it can be raised) • Can apply for 2016 or defer to 2017 www.rutc.ac.uk
WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT AT UNIVERSITY? • Most degree courses will take 3 years of How long are study before you graduate degree studies? • 30 weeks each year How are • Lectures and group seminars studies • Essays, presentations, exams assessed? • Most degrees are modular offering credits What is the style of 120 per year of learning? • Most degrees offer core and optional units of study www.rutc.ac.uk
Choosing a Course and a University Location and Environment: Do you want to live at home, away from home, in a city, town or out of town campus? Reputation: What are the academic facilities like? What is their student satisfaction rate? What is the graduate progression? Entertainment: What clubs and societies can you join? Where will you be successful ? Check entry requirements very carefully www.rutc.ac.uk
RESEARCH: UCAS Website (www.ucas.com)
UCAS TARIFF POINTS A Level A2 Grade A* A B C D E Tariff 140 120 100 80 60 40 Points BTEC National Extended Diploma BTEC D*D*D D*D* D*D DDD DD DM MM MM MPP PPP Grade * D D M M M P Tariff 420 400 380 360 320 280 240 200 160 120 Points International Baccalaureate The pass range for the IB is 24 – 45 • • Although the IB carries UCAS points, universities normally ask for the IB total mark with specific grades in the Higher Level subjects
University Entry Requirements MEDIA Qualification BRIGHTON PORTSMOUTH A LEVEL BBB 240 – 300 POINTS With 240 points from A2 = 3 x C grades BTEC EXTENDED DDM DMM DIPLOMA IB 32 28
University Entry Requirements CIVIL ENGINEERING Qualification BRUNEL UNIVERSITY KINGSTON UNIVERSITY A Level ABB 280 POINTS of which T o include Maths and a 160 must come from A Science Levels (2xC grades) T o include AS or A2 Maths + a Science BTEC EXTENDED D*DD with Distinctions Accepted DIPLOMA IN in the Maths units Merits or above in the ENGINEERING Maths units IB 33 - 5 points in Higher 26 - 6 in Higher Level Level Maths and a Maths Science subject
UNIVERSITY TERMS • Bachelor of Arts – BA • Bachelor of Science – BSc • MA or MSc refer to postgraduate Masters Some professions have specific qualifications: • Engineering – Beng • Law - LLB (Latin) • Medicine MBChB (Latin) • Ordinary degree or Honours degree www.rutc.ac.uk
IMPORTANT DATES AND DEADLINES Tuesday 21 st April: Higher Education Fair September 2015: All students planning to go to university need to produce a draft of their personal statement the first week back in Sep. Friday September 25: College deadline for Medicine College deadline for Oxbridge Friday November 13: College deadline for UCAS applications (to guarantee applications will be sent off in time for UCAS deadline) * For any student who completes the whole application before the deadline, the tutor will send it off within two weeks (providing there is nothing to be amended) www.rutc.ac.uk
THE COST OF HIGHER EDUCATION • Majority of courses cost £9000 per year • Financial support is available to help students meet the study and living costs through loans, grants, bursaries and scholarships • Most financial support is means tested www.rutc.ac.uk
COMBINED MAINTENANCE SUPPORT LIVING AWAY FROM HOME OUTSIDE LONDON Household Maintenance Maintenance Total Income Grant Loan £25,000 & under £3,387 £4,047 £7,434 £30,000 £2,441 £4,520 £6,961 £35,000 £1,494 £4,993 £6,487 £40,000 £547 £5,467 £6,014 £42,620 £50 £5,715 £5,765 £42,875 £0 £5,740 £5,740 £50,000 £0 £4,998 £4,998 £62,143 & over £0 £3,731 £3,731 i You can get an estimate of your student finance entitlement using the calculator on gov.uk/studentfinance
THE COST OF HIGHER EDUCATION • Repayments of loans will start from the April after graduation • How much you pay back will depend on salary • Unless earning a high salary, it is unlikely anyone will have to pay back all their loan www.rutc.ac.uk
Alternatives to H.E . Provide excellent opportunities for students of all levels Available at intermediate, advanced and higher level All training is Government and/or employer funded - NO FEES! Provide alternatives for students who may not be progressing to A2 (a lot now require a minimum of 5 GCSEs A-C including maths an English) www.rutc.ac.uk
Alternatives to H.E. Apprenticeships are JOBS, not placements or experience Not a poor alternative - highly sought after and competitive Available in traditional trades such as plumbing and hairdressing ALSO in most of the professions such as accountancy, engineering and Law (legal executive) Need to register on the Apprenticeship Website www.apprenticehips.gov.uk to search for vacancies The big organisations, e.g. BA, TFL, BT , start to advertise around Christmas taking applications for the following Autumn www.rutc.ac.uk
Higher Apprenticeships Bae Systems Plc Combat Systems Higher Technician Apprentice Offering a 4 year Apprenticeship leading to an HND in Computing and Systems Development plus professional Telecoms qualifications Entry requirements: 5 GCSEs at grade C or equivalent qualification. PLUS 2 A Levels (Grade A-C) Or an Extended BTEC National Diploma (DMM profile) www.rutc.ac.uk
Higher Apprenticeships CAP Gemini Uk Plc I.T. Higher Apprentice Sponsored Degree Programme After completing a Level 4 Diploma in IT, apprentices will have the opportunity to study an IT related sponsored degree. Entry Requirements: Ideally 7 GSCEs (C and above) PLUS 3 'A' levels, grades C or above, or their equivalent (eg a BTEC National Diploma). Some of the roles require 300 UCAS points including A-level Maths at Grade B www.rutc.ac.uk
Higher Apprenticeships Cgi It Uk Ltd IT Apprentice Higher IT Apprenticeship At the end of the apprenticeship apprentices have the opportunity to gain a full BA (Hons) in either Business Management or IT with Business Management as part of a Sponsored Degree Programme. Entry requirements: A minimum of five A*-C GCSEs (or equivalent), including English and Maths PLUS 300 UCAS points across three A-Levels at grade C or above (or equivalent). www.rutc.ac.uk
Case study from RUTC Amber – left RUTC last year with 4 A levels in physics, Spanish, maths, and music which she achieved with high grades. She successfully applied for an apprenticeship with the BBC on their Technology Apprenticeship scheme; they had over 1000 applicants for 20 places. As part of the three year Higher Apprenticeship programme, Amber will complete work placements with the BBC and other media companies, while studying towards a degree in Broadcast Engineering whilst being paid £11,500 annual salary. www.rutc.ac.uk
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