Let's talk about⦠- Oxcentric
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Let’s <strong>talk</strong> about…<br />
Welcome to Choices 18+<br />
At this stage there are probably two main<br />
choices in front of you – employment or<br />
higher education.<br />
Why choose employment?<br />
• You may be able to find a job that offers structured<br />
training leading to valuable work-related or<br />
professional qualifications. In the current economic<br />
climate, these opportunities are harder to find but<br />
there will still be some out there.<br />
• You get onto the career ladder earlier than those who<br />
go into higher education – everyone has to get a job<br />
sometime, so why not now?<br />
• You will be earning while you learn and you won’t have<br />
to take out a student loan or pay tuition fees.<br />
• You could always enter higher education later either<br />
full time or on a part-time basis.<br />
If this seems like the route for you, then see Let’s <strong>talk</strong><br />
about …Jobseeking 2011-2012 at<br />
M www.connexionsoxfordshire.com, then click<br />
on ‘publications’. This gives loads of advice on job<br />
hunting, writing letters, CVs and going for interviews.<br />
Why choose higher education?<br />
• For some careers e.g. medicine or architecture, higher<br />
education is the only entry route.<br />
• It can be an important stepping-stone to a very wide<br />
range of careers.<br />
• It can give you the opportunity to study a subject that<br />
really interests you and fulfil your academic potential.<br />
• It will help you develop both personal and<br />
career-related skills.<br />
If this seems like the route for you, then you should<br />
find this publication, Let’s <strong>talk</strong> about…Choices 18+<br />
2011-2012, helpful. It covers the issues you need to<br />
consider and points you towards other key sources of<br />
information. If you need further help or advice, <strong>talk</strong> to<br />
your sixth form/college tutor or adviser.<br />
Contents<br />
Thinking about higher education? 1<br />
What types of courses are there and what<br />
qualifications do I need? 2<br />
How are the courses structured? 3<br />
Exploring ideas for higher education courses 4<br />
Diploma in Foundation Studies (Art and Design) 6<br />
Studying abroad 7<br />
What do I do if I don’t know what to study? 8<br />
Applications calendar 9<br />
The application process 10<br />
The UCAS Tariff 11<br />
Information for students with<br />
vocational qualifications 12<br />
Information for students with disabilities 13<br />
Information for overseas students 14<br />
Completing your personal statement 15<br />
Interviews for higher education 16<br />
UCAS Extra, Clearing and Adjustment 17<br />
Student finance 18<br />
Sponsorship 20<br />
Taking a gap year 21<br />
The value of work experience 22<br />
What next after university? 23<br />
Sources of further information 24<br />
Useful websites 26<br />
Other sources of help 28<br />
for local info, help and advice, check out M www.connexionsoxfordshire.com
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