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INTRODUCTION TO HE
Sixth Form Reference - Contents
An introduction to Higher Education
Introduction
THE PAST
As your full time education at school draws to a close, you will need to prepare for a future which will
include new challenges in new locations. This section provides you with information on some of the
wide range of expectations and choices that will be available and gives guidance on some of the
opportunities on offer. Make sure that you share your thoughts with others; you will be surprised
how knowledgeable tutors, parents and adult relatives are.
In the 1960s, approximately 5% of school leavers went to university.
A large majority of sixth formers continue their study in Higher Education (HE).
This reference section has 7 pages dedicated to Higher Education:
THE PRESENT
Today, this figure is 50%. Britain needs more people with degrees and more skilled workers.
THE FUTURE
Higher Education
Employment forecasts show that 80% of new jobs will require people to have the education
and skills that Higher Education offers.
A degree in any subject is now an entry point for a large number of jobs.
An introduction to Higher Education
Application to Higher Education
Applying to UCAS & making the grade
Application to Higher Education – personal statement
Writing your personal statement
Personal finance & Higher Education
United Kingdom map & Higher Education Institutions
Why go?
Graduates are 50% more likely to get a good job than non-graduates.
Graduates earn approximately 35% more over their lifetimes.
As students, you have the benefit of academic personal independence and increased
social opportunities.
Other options
Some sixth formers will consider other options after completing their studies.
These pages offer you information about some of these options:
Which course?
Britain offers more than 50,000 courses that are available at over 330 institutions.
Undergraduate courses can be academic or traditional subjects, e.g. medicine, history,
philosophy, or vocational, e.g. engineering, physiotherapy. These normally last 3 or 4 years (see
further details for medicine, dentistry, veterinary, law, etc.). Log onto www.morrisby.com to match
courses and institutions to your interest.
The world of work, employment & training
Taking a gap year & doing voluntary work
Your development – skills, knowledge and understanding
Art Foundation year – this is a 1 or 2 year course that prepares you for an art and design degree,
Whatever your choices, the following pages provide you with a valuable range of hints, advice
and guidance to support your personal development and prepare you for your next phase of life:
BTEC Higher National Certificate/Diploma/Foundation degree – a popular way to learn valuable
allowing you to build up a portfolio in the area that you wish to specialise.
skills and after finishing the HNC/HND, you can progress on to a top-up course to get a degree.
General study advice & guidance
Preparing for exams – revision & time management
Preparing for exams – essay writing
Driving – general information & legislation
Driving – safety
Personal finance
Before making your choice - Remember the 4 Cs
“Sixth form is an important time of life for development. The academic knowledge, understanding,
life skills and experiences acquired provide the building blocks for the rest of your life, whatever
choice you make. A frightening time, but get it right and you will be rewarded in more ways
than one”.
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A sixth form student
Type, level, duration, entry requirements, subject – single or combined subjects.
City
Distance from home, cost of living, environment, transport links, services, facilities, etc.
Campus
Provision for 1st year students, facilities, services and value for money.
Career
Options available on completion of course, e.g. employment opportunities.
Log onto www.prospects.ac.uk
Where to go?
All large and many small cities have universities and/or HE Colleges, each offering a
wide range of courses.
Check when the “Open Days” are on www.opendays.com. It is extremely important to
Enjoy and make the most of your sixth form time
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visit your choices; remember, you may be spending 3-4 years of your life there!
www.ucas.com
www.theuniguide.co.uk
Research thoroughly and become informed
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