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To cover: The Importance of Qualifications An Introduction to University
The Importance of Qualifications
Qualifications Required Trends 1986-2012 Skills and Employment Survey 2012
x x x x 2013
JOB TITLE DEGREE USEFUL DEGREE ESSENTIAL ONLY A-LEVELS NEEDED Graduate Market 20 Yrs Ago
JOB TITLE ONLY A- DEGREE DEGREE ESSENTIAL LEVELS USEFUL NEEDED Graduate Market 20 Yrs Ago
JOB TITLE ONLY A-LEVELS DEGREE DEGREE ESSENTIAL NEEDED USEFUL Graduate Market NOW
JOB TITLE ONLY A-LEVELS DEGREE USEFUL DEGREE ESSENTIAL NEEDED Graduate Market NOW
AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER Qualification required 5 GCSE’s A Levels (or equivalent) Aged between 18 and 27 60% of those recruited to training positions are GRADUATES
Doing well at GCSE will… Help to keep options open Make you more attractive to employers Allow you to meet entry requirements for college/sixth form Allow you to meet entry requirements for University
What grades do I need? � Specific College / Sixth Form requirements � Universities require GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above � Some courses have other GCSE requirements, for example: • Business – GCSE Maths and English (B) • Medicine – 5 A* at GCSE
Why go to university? Subject Career interest Investment Gain Expand Valuable horizons Experience
Employers value graduates because they: � Challenge how things are done and come at things from a different perspective � Use their initiative and act without waiting for instruction � Problem solving and flexibility � Assimilate knowledge quickly and bring new ideas and energy “The Benefits of Higher Education Participation for Individuals and Society: Key Findings and reports”, BIS Research Paper 146
Skills from university � Communication � Teamwork � Leadership & Management � Research � Analytical � Problem Solving � Presentations
Some examples of what UoB graduates are now doing... � Classical Literature � Journalist & Civilisation � Web Developer � English � Graduate Marketing trainee � Insurance Broker � French � International Events � History Manager � History of Art � Junior Public Relations � Law Executive � Music � Tennis Coach � Philosophy � Trainee accountant � Theology � Fashion Buyer-George
Most jobs will accept a degree in any subject
UoB DLHE Job Outcomes - 2013 EPS CoSS MDS Design Engineer Social Worker Doctor Software Engineer Teacher Dentist Hydrologist NHS Manager Physiotherapist Game Developer Counsellor Clinical Psychologist Forensic Analyst Golf Professional EHO River Modeller Events Manager Probation Officer Chemist Marketing Manager Professional Athlete Scientific Editor Economist Veterinary Surgeon Geologist Accountant Occupational Therapist Physicist Journalist Events Manager Teacher Tax Inspector Armed Forces Patent Attorney Press Officer Charity Fundraiser Deck Officer Market Researcher Intelligence Analyst Armed Forces Investment Banker Trader Investment Banker
UoB DLHE Job Outcomes - 2013 CAL LES Solicitor Hydrologist ¡ Teacher EHO Professional Musician Toxicologist Writer Poisons Info Specialist Curator Sports Development Officer Field Archaeologist Ranger Missionary Wildlife Sites Officer Translator Geoscientist Probation Officer Catastrophy Analyst Management Consultant Probation Officer IT Consultant Editor Parliamentary Researcher Marketing Officer Charity Commission Officer Events Organiser Police Officer Parliamentary Researcher Armed Forces Sheep Shearer Accountant Investment Banker Foreign Legion Investment Banker
There are lots of different things you can study � Over 43,000 different courses available � Have you studied the subject before or do you want to study something new? � Look at course content and style � 70% of job adverts aimed at graduates do not specify a degree subject
Computer Games Motorsports Celebrity Viking University of University of Birmingham City Staffordshire Programming Technology Journalism studies Nottingham Derby University University Paranormal o f i t y University of e r s Plymouth College U n i v Ethical hacking Golf management Glass studies Abertay Dundee m of Art g h a m i n B i r Studies Fashion and American and University of University of University of University of Forensic Science Football studies dress history Canadian Studies Birmingham Bedfordshire Brighton Brighton Can you spot any fake courses?
Student life • Teaching and learning • Clubs and societies • Social life • Nights out • Guild/Union involvement • Part-time jobs • Career guidance • Volunteering • Work experience • Social activities • Student support
Facilities � Student services � Libraries and IT � Shops and catering � Places of worship � Students’ Union � Jobzone � Sport � Music
Location, location, location… Do you want to stay close to home? City or rural? Campus or non-campus? Student Population Travel connections
Stay at home … Distance of campus from home Accessible by public transport? On-Campus parking?
Accommodation Are you guaranteed accommodation? Proximity to campus Facilities Social life What happens after the first year
Independent Living • Organisation • Learn to cook • Learn to clean • Learn to budget • Living away from home for the first time
Internships & Work Experience Programmes Global Challenge Experience Alumni Leadership Programme Volunteering Entrepreneurship and Innovation (EI)
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What can you do now if you want to go to University?
It’s now time for....ACTION! � No matter what you decide to do, your GCSEs matter ! � Employers WILL be looking at your GCSE grades to decide whether or not you look conscientious, hard working and a good student . � Universities WILL be looking at your GCSE grades to decide if you should be given a place or not. They will be looking at whether you have always been a good student .
Key messages � You can do a degree that is very much linked to what you want to do as a career but you don’t have to. � Going to university can help you get a job and career that you will enjoy. � A major part of getting a degree is developing your skill set.
Now the dreaded finance...
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Repayments Annual salary Monthly repayment of loan £21,000 £0 £21,500 £4 £24,000 £23 £25,000 £30 £27,000 £45 £30,000 £68 www.direct.gov.uk/student-finance
Key Points Please remember… Education is still free at the � point of entry Graduates (not students) repay � loans Repayment is based on � earnings not the amount of loan taken After 30 years the debt is written � off www.birmingham.ac.uk/students/ � fees/undergraduate
Any Questions?
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