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Choosing The Right Course The Choices Available Degree A-Z School vs Uni Where to Study
Graduate Prospects
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The Choices Available
Choosing a Degree
What are you good at?
Lots of Choice • Over 51,000 courses • Over 300 institutions
… So there’s bound to be a course for you!
Some Familiar Courses
Art
Business Studies
Chemistry
Drama
English
French
History
Maths
Medicine
Religious Studies
Less Familiar Courses
Global Hollywood
Parapsychology
Pain
Surf Science
Wine Studies
Puppetry
Meat Inspection
Golf Management
Poultry Production
Courses at Newcastle Question: How many undergraduate degree programmes does Newcastle University offer? Answer: 200 • Combined Honours degrees - study up
to 3 subjects in the first year • Shared common first year - transfer to other courses •Spend time in industry or study overseas
Study Abroad Newcastle University
NUMed Campus Nusajaya, Malaysia
Singapore Institute of Technology Singapore
Partnerships at English Speaking Universities
Study Abroad
Newcastle University
ERASMUS Student Exchange Programme
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Degree A - Z
Types of Courses Foundation
Joint
• Academic study with work based learning
• Two subjects studied equally
Single
Major / Minor
• Degree focuses on a single subject
• Two subjects, one more indepth than the other
Combined
Sandwich
• Study up to three subjects for your degree
• Placement / internship between 2nd and 3rd year
Course Structure Stage 1 (First Year) Broad and structured Stage 2 (Second Year) More specific and more choice Optional Stage 3 (Third Year) Year abroad or work placement Medicine and Dentistry are longer courses and have different structures!
Stage 3/4 (Final Year)
Very specific and even more choice Dissertation module
Different courses have different levels of flexibility... This may differ from uni to uni!
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School vs. Uni
Studying at University When will I be taught? Who will be teaching me? How will I be taught?
• Different degrees have different levels of contact time
• Academic Staff, Lecturers, Seminar Leaders, Tutors, Researchers, Authors
• Majority through self-directed study
Studying at University How am I assessed?
Where will I be taught?
When will I be at university?
• Presentations, Group Work, Exams, Essays, Interviews, Oral Exams
• Lecture, Seminar, Tutorial, Lab/Studio
• 2 Semesters and Long Holidays!
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Where to Study?
Where to Study Bursaries and Scholarships
Size and Location
Think about...
Check Websites
Social Life
Facilities, Teaching and Research
Location and Size Size
• Big? • Small?
• Campusbased? Location • Inner-city?
Distance
• Far from home? • Close to home?
Attend Visit Days
Bursaries & Scholarships Do your research!
• What’s on offer?
What?
Who? • Are you eligible?
• How and when do you apply?
How?
Facilities Sports centre and gym
On campus facilities
Support and wellbeing
Accommodation
Library and study
Social Life
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Graduate Prospects
What do you Think? • What percentage of Graduate Jobs are open to Graduates from any degree?
60%
How can University help? 2012 Newcastle Graduates • Average Graduate wage: £20,843 • 78.7% of employed students were at graduate level • 31 new businesses were started-up
Careers Service • • • • •
Ranked 12th out of 163 Universities worldwide CV clinic and mock interviews Career lectures Job Fairs 75 new work experience and part-time jobs are advertised each week *http://www.careers.ncl.ac.uk/students/pages/dlhe.asp
How can University help? Links with Employers • One of the top 20 'most targeted' universities • Well established links with over 80 of the Times top 100 Graduate Employers Sonia Bannon, UK Recruitment Officer: Campus Team Manager, IBM says: • “Here at IBM we are really impressed by the quality of Newcastle University graduates and students. They possess the skills and personal attributes that we and other graduate recruiters look for: leadership; adaptability; business acumen; and dedication.” *http://www.careers.ncl.ac.uk/students/pages/dlhe.asp
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Student Finance @StudentsNCL
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Student Finance Student Loans Application Process Repayment Non-Repayable Finance
Money Saving Tips
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Student Loans
Two Types of Student Loan
1. Tuition Fee Loan
2. Maintenance Loan
Tuition Fee Loan •
Loan that covers the cost of studying your degree
•
Universities can charge up to £9,000 tuition fees per year
•
Loan goes straight to the University from Student Finance, not your bank account!
Student Support
Research
World-class staff
Cutting-edge facilities
Infrastructure
Tuition Fee Loan •
Apply through Student Finance England
•
You can apply to receive the full Tuition Fee Loan cost or only part of it
•
Fees are invested into the University
Student Support
Research
World-class staff
Cutting-edge facilities
Infrastructure
Maintenance Loan
Rent
Social Life
Food
•
Covers your ‘living costs’ at university
•
Costs and spending vastly differs from person to person
•
Loan goes straight into your bank account!
Gym
Clothes
Travel
Maintenance Loan
Rent
Social Life
Food
•
Apply through Student Finance England
•
Apply annually before the start of each academic year
•
Received in three almost equal instalments at the start of each term (Sept/Oct – Jan – April)
Gym
Clothes
Travel
Maintenance Loan • Loan amount varies depending on where you want to live at University Residence
Away from home
At home
Away from home in London
Min Loan
Max Loan
Maintenance Loan • All students are entitled to the full amount of minimum loan (65% of maximum loan) Residence
Min Loan
Away from home
£3,611
At home
£2,872
Away from home in London
£5,038
Max Loan
Maintenance Loan • The remaining 35% depends household income and eligibility for the maintenance grant Residence
Min Loan
Max Loan
Away from home
£3,611
£5,555
At home
£2,872
£4,418
Away from home in London
£5,038
£7,751
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Application Process
How do I Apply? • Apply through your relevant Student Finance Body
Student Finance England
Student Finance Wales
Student Finance Scotland
Student Finance Northern Ireland
How do I Apply? Who do I apply through?
If needed. include details of household income!
What next?
Set up an online account with Student Finance
Complete the online application
Within 6 weeks a loan declaration will be sent via the post. Sign it and resend!
Apply before summer to get your loan for the start of first year!
How do I apply?
www.studentfinanceengland.co.uk
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Repayment
Which loan do I repay?
1. Tuition Fee Loan
2. Maintenance Loan
After Graduation: You repay one single loan
How much do I repay? Pay nothing back until you earn over £21,000 Repayment deducted directly from salary at 9% of anything earned over £21,000 Repayment based on what you earn, not how much you owe Written off after 30 years!!!
How much do I repay? Income
Monthly loan repayment
£21,000
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How much do I repay? Income
Monthly loan repayment
£21,000
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How much do I repay? Income
Monthly loan repayment
£21,000
NOTHING
How much do I repay? Income
Monthly loan repayment
£21,000
NOTHING
£25,000
???
How much do I repay? Income
Monthly loan repayment
£21,000
NOTHING
£25,000
£30
How much do I repay? Income
Monthly loan repayment
£21,000
NOTHING
£25,000
£30
£30,000
???
How much do I repay? Income
Monthly loan repayment
£21,000
NOTHING
£25,000
£30
£30,000
£67.50
How much do I repay? Income
Monthly loan repayment
£21,000
NOTHING
£25,000
£30
£30,000
£67.50
Rate of Interest? Time of repayment
Rate of Interest
Whilst Studying
Rate of inflation plus 3%
From the April after you graduate
Rate of inflation plus up to 3% based on income
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Non-Repayable Finance
Non-Repayable Finance Maintenance Grants Maximum of £3,387 per year (outside London) Money from the Government to support your study Maintenance Grant
£50
£1,494
£3,387
£42,611
£35,000
£25,000
Household income
Non-Repayable Finance Maintenance Grants Maximum of £3,387 per year (outside London) Money from the Government to support your study Maintenance Grant
£50
£1,494
£3,387
£42,611
£35,000
£25,000
Household income
Non-Repayable Finance Maintenance Grants Maximum of £3,387 per year (outside London) Money from the Government to support your study Maintenance Grant
£50
£1,494
£3,387
£42,611
£35,000
£25,000
Household income
Non-Repayable Finance Bursaries and Scholarships On top of student loans Each university is different Do your research
•
Newcastle University is investing £32 million in its scholarships over the next 5 years
•
Approx 30% of our students benefit from this who are starting University in 2014
•
Can receive anything up to £9,000 a year
Our Scholarships Newcastle University Scholarships
Non-repayable money available
Opportunity Scholarship
Between £1,000 and £3,000 for each year of study
Promise Scholarship
20 scholarships worth up to £9,000 for each year of study
Access Scholarship
£500 at the end of each year of study
Our Scholarships • Subject specific scholarships worth up to £5,000 per year:
Chemical Engineering
Agriculture, Food and Rural Development
Computer Science
Mathematics and Statistics
Chemistry
Biology
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Civil Engineering and Geosciences
Marine Science and Technology
Mechanical Systems Engineering
Our Scholarships • Sports Scholarships are free money to talented sportsmen and sportswomen • Eligibility on a case-by-case basis Sports Scholarship
Non-repayable Grant
Recruitment
£1,000-£1,500 for first year of study
Performance
£1,000 for each year of study
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Money Saving Tips
Top 5 Tips!
Buy a Student Rail Card!
Don’t be tempted by store or credit cards!
Go out on weeknights rather than weekends!
Get your study books second hand from graduates!
Always ask for student discount!
Student Bank Accounts Set up a Student Bank Account before attending university
Overdrafts are recommended, but not essential
If you go for an overdraft, make sure it’s 0% interest!
Shop around and find the best deals. Look out for freebies!
www.moneysavingexpert.com
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Student Finance Student Loans Application Process Repayment Non-Repayable Finance
Money Saving Tips
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Further Information
Further Information
www.facebook.com/OnCourseToUni
Further Information
www.moneysavingexpert.com
Further Information
www.studentfinanceengland.co.uk
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