Head of Careers
Mr J Davey

University Fees:
NI Universities : £3,575
GB Universities: up to £9,000
Republic of Ireland Universities: €2,500
European Universities (UNICAS): Free > €2,500
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College of Further and Higher Education:
Belfast Metropolitan: £2,575

Top 10 Recruiting Industries in NI 2012 …
*IT
*Engineering
*Accountancy & Finance
*Pharmaceutical & Science
Public Sector
*Manufacturing
Sales
*Banking, Financial Services & Insurance
Secretarial & Administration
*Construction & Architecture
*7 out of 10 = STEM related

 You will do better in courses you enjoy
 Consider studying Arts / Creative courses
 Job satisfaction is important
 You may be a long time in your chosen career so choose wisely!

University and course research
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UCAS website;
University prospectus / website;
Unistat

You should consider:
 Your interests;
 Your academic strengths;
 What you enjoy studying;
 Your desired career path;
 Be realistic about entry requirements;
 A course with a lower entry requirement

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Before returning to school on the 4 th
September, all students MUST have:
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Registered with UCAS using the buzzword:
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 KNOCKCAREERS10
Completed the Personal Details, Education and Work sections on the UCAS application form
Started a first draft of a Personal Statement
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UCAS Parent Guides are available in the
Hall and online- www.ucas.com

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It is a process that will require several drafts.
It should be:
 Short (47 lines or 4000 characters);
 Concise and relevant;
 Written in formal language;
 Well structured using paragraphs;
 Without errors in punctuation, spelling and grammar;
 Strong in its opening and closing statements

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Word process and then paste into
UCAS when complete
Seek parental help
Submit to your Careers teacher for further advice only after you have re-drafted a number of times
Be aware of similarity detection

Why do Admissions Tutors reject applicants?
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No evidence of ‘enthusiasm’ or ‘passion’ for the subject
Spelling mistakes
Repetition of words e.g. ‘interesting’
Poor structure
No evidence of interest outside of the school curriculum
Lack of expansion on relevant areas
Broad statements, no specifics
Too much emphasis on hobbies with no links to courses

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Make sure to keep your referee fully informed of your plans
Arrange post AS results appointment with your referee to discuss grades
Be realistic in your choice of courses
Be aware that some courses require
Aptitude Tests
All payment to UCAS by credit card
Keep checking your e-mail for further information

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Open Days:
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UU: Wednesday 11 th September (Open Evening -
12 th September)
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QUB: Friday 13 th September
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St Mary’s: Tuesday 17 th September
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Higher Education Conference at Methodist
College:
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Evenings of Thursday 12 th and Friday 13 th
September (by ticket only)

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School UCAS Deadlines:
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Early applicants (Oxford, Cambridge,
Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary
Medicine): 30 th September 2013
All other applicants: 25 th October 2013
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UKCAT:
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Registered before 20 th September 2013
Test completed by 4 th October 2013

 Careers Staff will be in the Sports Hall for advice.
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Mr Davey
Mr McKenna
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Ms Hughes
Best wishes with your Year 14 studies!