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REACH YOUR GOALS AT SOUTHAMPTON BY COMBINING YOUR AMBITION, YOUR TALENT AND OUR EXPERTISE. A global university in the heart of a vibrant city on the south coast of England, we are one of the UK’s top universities with a world-class reputation for teaching and research. Every year we help students discover their potential and broaden their future prospects through the support and wealth of opportunities we provide.

Our degrees cover a wide range of subjects and offer exibility and choice, including the opportunity to study modules outside of your course, gain transferable skills and learn another language at no extra cost.

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SCHOLARSHIPS We offer a variety of scholarships and progression awards

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FUTURE-PROOF YOUR CAREER Why choose to go to university? Because in a changing jobs market, it helps you to stand out from the crowd, says Paul Redmond

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t was rapidly turning into the chat show from hell. There I was, wilting under the hot studio lights, perched precariously on the famous sofa, while alongside me a middle-aged lady in a bright yellow and orange jumpsuit ranted about why, in her view, going to university was a complete waste of time.

I could tell I was in trouble. After several attempts at reasoned argument had been ignored, I wasn’t making any headway. I came up with facts; she came up with anecdotes. I talked about research; she talked about real-life business. I quoted figures on graduate earnings; she quoted figures on graduate debt. I said I was proud to be a graduate; she said she was proud to be a graduate of the University of Life.

Finally, in a last gasp attempt to salvage something from what was becoming car-crash TV, I recited a list of graduates who’d changed the world. Talk about a huge mistake. Without missing a beat my tormentor shot back at me with an even

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longer list of degree-less superheroes. I can still hear her now, “Richard Branson, Steve Jobs, Coco Chanel, that nice Bill Gates…”

THIS IS WHAT I SHOULD HAVE SAID Looking back, I never stood a chance. It’s far easier to argue against something than for it – particularly when the subject is as complex and subjective as going on to higher education at university.

But while going to university isn’t for everyone, higher education does offer a unique set of opportunities which few of life’s other options can match.

In this article I set out briefly some of the key benefits that students gain from going to university, and why I believe that university still offers the best all-round, long-term investment for today’s young people. I’ll say it again: it’s not for everyone; but university offers options, and in a rapidly changing world, options are worth their weight in gold.

Above, education is key to surviving a changing jobs market

But my fellow chat show guest was right: going to university doesn’t guarantee anything, nor does it provide a golden ticket to a certain type of job, career or lifestyle. What matters, is how you use your time at university – the choices you make, the experiences you collect, the networks you establish.

So here’s my top five reasons for why you should think about going to university.

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TOWARDS 2060 Most of today’s new students will be working for the next 50-plus years. For many, that means working until mid-way into the 2060s. But here’s the problem.

Because of computerisation, many of the jobs that people are currently employed in are vanishing before our very eyes. Experts predict that up to a third of the jobs that we recognise today simply won’t exist within the next 20 years.

One of the best ways to future-proof your long-term employability is education.

The more you learn, the more agile and flexible you are to be able to take advantage of the changing world of work. Education won’t guarantee you a job or career, nor will it guarantee you a lifetime of paid employment. But it will certainly give you the ability to learn and relearn new skills and knowledge.

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GRADUATE JOBS ARE ON THE INCREASE When recruiting, more employers than ever now ask for degree-level qualifications.

Partly this is because more graduates are in the market, competing for jobs. Where once other qualifications would have been considered, employers are now able to insist on degree-level qualifications. Having a

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Above, for some professions, having a degree is nonnegotiable

degree gets you entry to the graduate job market. How you perform then on, is entirely up to you.

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ACCESS TO THE PROFESSIONS For some jobs and professions, having a degree is not-negotiable. Without a degree, it is simply not possible to gain access to that profession. You could have impeccable work experience, superb skills and qualities, but without a degree, you won’t even make the paper sift.

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ACCESS TO NETWORKS Few places can rival the access university provides to people and networks.

In fact, from day one, university is all about people and networking. You might not think of yourself as one of life’s natural networkers, but being at university will give you the opportunity to make countless

contacts – not only in your own degree subject field, but in subjects and disciplines that you probably haven’t even heard of yet.

Think of university as a super-charged networking opportunity.

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OPPORTUNITY IS NOW HERE Ultimately, how you view university is up to you. You either believe that opportunity-is-now-here; or opportunityis-nowhere. It’s a question of perspective.

But here’s the key point. By itself, going to university and collecting a degree won’t guarantee employability. To achieve this, you need to throw yourself into university life – join clubs and societies, make friends, learn new skills, take on additional responsibilities, turn up to things – only by making the most of university will university make the most of you.

Now, if only I’d said that on TV.

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CHOOSING A COURSE

WHAT IS A COLLEGIATE UNIVERSITY?

They come in all shapes and sizes, but it’s the sense of community within a big environment that’s the common feature, writes Natalie Milner

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he clue is in the name – if a university is described as being “collegiate” it means that it is made up of a mixture of colleges.

The most famous of these are Oxford and Cambridge, each comprising of over 30 colleges, every one having its own quirks and traditions, while other collegiate establishments include: Lancaster University, the University of York and Durham University.

Not only does a college dictate your type of accommodation – you’ll all live in the same building, share the same kitchens and line-up in the same shower queue – it offers a close-knit community within a bigger university establishment. And for some, this provides just the right amount of cosiness in what can be a sprawling city campus.

Left, at a collegiate university, the college you choose will dictate the halls in which you live

INTER-COLLEGE SPORT

So what happens when you divide a uni into sections? Inter-college sport of course!

Not quite dedicated enough to set aside three evenings a week to train, on top of matches? College sport offers people an alternative to the ultra-competitive university teams, providing as varied a selection of teams as varsity, but with a more chilled out (but no less competitive) attitude. Netball, rugby, swimming, table tennis, badminton, rowing, tennis, kayaking, chess club – you name it, they’ve

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got it. And because you all live in the same college, post-match celebrations (and commiserations) are regularly lodged in the college bar.

That’s right – a dedicated in-house bar.

Most collegiate universities have one and it’s, inevitably, the hub.

Students usually live in-college in the first year, then branch out into private accommodation to let in the newbies in second year. That is unless you go to Oxbridge, where they often cater for students throughout their degree.

DOES IT SUIT YOU?

It’s worth thinking about whether a collegiate-style uni will suit your personality.

It’s very different to a big city-centre campus. You’re a big fish in a small pond, rather than a little fish in a vast ocean. There are benefits to both environments, if you’re used to a small school then perhaps throwing yourself into a non-collegiate uni is the push you need to spread your wings.

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DIFFERENT STYLES

Don’t assume, however, that there’s a one-size-fits-all approach to the collegiate system. When you imagine a collegiate university, traditional buildings and lush green quads may spring to mind. In contrast, the University of York, comprising nine colleges, is only 53 years old. In the sixties, the campus was built in the grounds of Heslington Hall, on the outskirts of Heslington Village. Colleges were built around a man-made lake and university departments and accommodation are in the same buildings – yes, you can literally fall into your 9.15am seminar, toast in hand, post-9am alarm.

Further north, the 14 colleges making up Durham University are a mixture of more modern halls just outside the city centre and traditional colleges in what is known as the Bailey – where Durham Cathedral will become your daily wake-up call. Like all collegiate universities, Durham’s halls inevitably have distinct stereotypes: Trevs is

keen on music, St Hild and St Bede is a rich kids’ stomping ground, Van Mildert like to give something back with DUCK (charity committee), St Chad’s is, well, tiny, and University College is highly sought after for its Hogwarts-esque atmosphere.

TEST IT OUT

It’s vital that you visit all the colleges you’re interested in at university open days. And ensure you do the walk to your lecture halls (imagining it in the worst weather conditions even if it’s glorious sunshine).

And you may be surprised to learn that well-known institutions like UCL, King’s College London, Goldsmiths, Royal Holloway, Queen Mary and the Royal Academy of Music are all “colleges” under the umbrella organisation of the University of London. Commonly referred to as universities, these 17 colleges benefit from shared facilities. However, you apply to, and graduate from, your college not the University of London.

HOW TO APPLY TO OXBRIDGE

If you’ve got your sights set on Oxbridge, be aware that due to their collegiate system you’ll apply to a specific college as well as for a particular course. This does not indicate that you won’t get into the

Will a collegiate uni suit your personality? It’s different to a big city-centre campus: you’re a big fish in a small pond, not a little fish in an ocean

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Above, students on campus at of Lancaster University

university if a college is full, there is a “pool” system which means if you’re accepted by a department then a college with space will pluck you out of the pool and give you a home.

And if all else fails, some of the bestformed friendships have been born out of a mutual dislike of halls! Admissions tutors know what they’re doing, and often having the decision taken out of your hands is the spontaneity that you need to make the most of your university life.

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CHOOSING A COURSE

DECISIONS, DECISIONS Four alumni tell us how they chose their university course Medicine Nottingham

Name: Theodora Goodwin Age: 26 Occupation: Fifth-year medical student

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y original thought was to be an author. Then I discovered I was quite good at science, did well in my GCSEs and thought I’d look at medicine. Once I’d done some work experience, I couldn’t think about studying anything else.

I knew people who had done medicine at Nottingham and had heard very positive things about the course – one of the big things here is dissection. Another thing that drew me is that the hospital is really close to the university so you don’t feel segregated – you’re part of university life like everyone else.

I also really like the way the course is structured. Rather than offering problembased learning, the course is systems-based, providing more of a building-block approach which is less abstract – this really appealed to me.

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Something that drew me to Nottingham is that the hospital is really close to the university so you don’t feel segregated – you’re part of university life The first and second years are lecturebased. In your third year, when you get to the hospital and are confronted with patients, everything ties together. You realise that you have the learning and are now able to put it into practice. Another really good feature is that in the third year we complete a unique intercalated BMedSci – a supervised research project – and it’s a really good extra degree to have.

In fourth year, we went into our clinical placements and in our fifth year we have a GP placement, visiting a surgery about five times a year. I’m doing “obs and gynae” (obstetrics and gynaecology) which I love – but everything I do, I’ve ended up liking.

It’s a great course and I’d encourage anyone to do it. We have good tutors and lots of support. Though it’s hard work, it’s also really fun and always stimulating.

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Law (LLB) Cardiff University (2012-2015)

Name: Chloe Halloran Age: 22 Occupation: Student, Accelerated Legal Practice Course, BBP University Law School, Holborn

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raduating in July 2015 with first class honours, I secured a spot on the Accelerated Legal Practice course at BPP Law School and started my training contract at Slaughter and May in March 2016. All being well, I’ll qualify as a solicitor in March 2018.

I chose law because of its academic and vocational appeal. Unlike the Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL), a law degree lets you study a wider range of legal topics in more detail. While challenging at times, law makes you see the world in a different way.

The Law is all around us – you not only see the news in a new light, but learn how to write a good letter of complaint!

I’m the first person from my family to attend university. I’m from Neath, in South Wales, and when I decided that I wanted to

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Cardiff University offers direct links to the legal profession

read law I knew that Cardiff would be the obvious place to go. I wanted to live in a vibrant city with excellent links to the legal profession. No other universities matched Cardiff in friendliness, affordability and CV-building opportunities.

At Cardiff I could work with, and learn from, eminent academics. I enjoyed being

and make crucial connections with legal employers. The Law School’s specialist careers advisor ran regular workshops and employer presentations alongside the annual Law Fair held in City Hall. The Student Law Society also had excellent links to many different law firms and provided a wealth of social and networking events. The

Law is all around us, and through studying it you not only see the news in a new light, but also learn how to write a good letter of complaint! taught by those who produce the leading works in areas such as Family Law, Law and Religion, Human Rights, Environmental Law and Devolution. These publications are often cited by policy-makers, law reformers and judges – it is not uncommon to find that your tutor has been cited in a landmark decision by the Supreme Court.

Importantly, away from the books, Cardiff Law School provided me with many opportunities to enhance my employability

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innovative Pro Bono Schemes with local law firms offer hands-on experience with real cases. I chose to apply for work placements independently and secured Vacation Schemes in my second year at Cardiff with American law firm Covington & Burling and also with Linklaters. All of these opportunities have enabled me to produce strong application forms for work experience placements and ultimately, my training contract.

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English University Of Cambridge

Name: Marie-Claire Chappet Age: 27 Occupation: Editorial assistant, The Sunday Times Style magazine

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University of Cambridge

week, your main historical course will require reading and an essay. Though there are essay options, you can always create your own. In your second year you will also have a term devoted to portfolio essays. I did essentially three mini dissertations, all set in one literary period but on subjects of your choice. I wrote two dissertations – a shorter, “practice” one in second year, that was determined by one historical period and a main one in third year that was on whatever I liked. The pay-off comes in your

was created in Cambridge in the 1920s as a means of analysing literature without knowing the author or the date – and another on literary theory, which examines the psychological, social, political and structural readings of texts. In third year you take a fascinating course focused on Tragedy, that covers the concept from Ancient Greece to Arthur Miller. You also have a language module. I mistakenly took Old English thinking it would be a doddle.

It was not. It was also mildly terrifying. I

You get to cater to your own interests every week and in a myriad of ways. Though there are essay options, you can always create your own final year, where you finally get to pick a term of studying what you want. I chose American Literature but you can choose from Modernist, Post-Colonial, Classical and many more.

Besides the historical narrative weaving its way through your degree, you also have other modules, reading and essays to complete every week. One course focuses on Practical Criticism – the discipline that

switched to Italian and ended up reading Dante’s Inferno. Go figure.

At times it felt like quantity over quality with seminal works often only a footnote or a weekly essay subject, but afterwards you feel the speed with which you are required to soak up this knowledge has actually forced you to up your game. As our head tutor said to us on our very first day: “You’re already behind”.

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ulie Andrews once said that the beginning is a very good place to start and I tend to agree with her. After all, you should always trust any woman who can make clothes out of curtains and pulls hat stands out of handbags.

An English degree at Cambridge firmly takes the Julie Andrews approach. If you want to study it, then you start right at the beginning and follow through to the modern day, with barely a detour. That’s not to say that the course is necessarily linear – my first term focused on the Renaissance before tackling medieval literature – but it follows the stringent policy of compulsory modules centred in historical periods. You can’t leave without having covered the basic eras: medieval, Renaissance, Enlightenment and Victorian. Though there is the option of a Modern paper in your final year, Cambridge believes that when it comes to anything post Queen Victoria, you can be left to your own devices.

There is much to be said for Cambridge’s rigid course. Though I would rather have pulled teeth than have to read Gawain and the Green Knight again I am grateful for having been exposed to it. Likewise the work of Margaret Cavendish, a Restoration female novelist who I would never have discovered were she not the subject of a Week Three Essay. You leave feeling like you’ve read everything from cave drawings to T.S Eliot.

You get to cater to your own interests every week and in a myriad of ways. Each

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CHOOSING A COURSE

Graphic design University for the Creative Arts (UCA), Epsom (2005-2008)

Name: Maria Sagun Age: 28 Occupation: Graphic designer at ShortList magazine

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efore applying at UCA I only had a vague idea about what graphic design was. I decided upon UCA Epsom as it was close to me and could stay at home, plus the campus had the advantage of offering just four to five courses, which meant more focus on individuals.

After gaining a multimedia diploma at college, I wanted to gain a degree in illustration but was advised to take graphic design instead as it would open up more doors for me in terms of finding a job.

The uni had two design courses when I was there, graphic design and graphic design: new media (which I took), nowadays the closest one to this is simply called: graphic design. My course was digitally focused. I had a gut instinct to go with this, as I would gain the advantage of learning new techniques and get access to design career paths where employers would highly recommend digital skills.

The course was a multidisciplinary experience which allowed me to work on

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UCA Epsom’s graphics lab

projects that were mainly on screen, from 3D and animation, to web and digital design. With every project, you can choose any medium as long as your ideas and concepts are presented and understood well. I recommend familiarising yourself with new design software so that you stay open minded with your techniques. Design communication, concepts, identity,

If you are looking at graphic design, prepare some things for uni such as learning basic web design skills to keep up with technological developments. Plus, gain some basic understanding of how typography works. I would recommend gaining work experience during your second year in order to be highly prepared for third year. Afterwards, share your work

UCA work with agencies and design companies to encourage students to get a feel of the design world before venturing out on their own branding and personal skills are developed throughout and lecturers help guide you, while you develop your own style and sense of direction independently.

UCA constantly apply themselves to work with other agencies and design companies to develop briefs and encourage the students to get a feel of the design world before venturing out on their own. This includes the opportunity to have your work on products, magazines, and billboards; see designers and directors present their work and talking about their experiences; have design and art direction briefs; student outings to exhibitions and galleries; and work on third-year projects to showcase your designs to the public, potential clients and employers.

with the people you do placements with.

Senior designers or directors would offer great input to your projects and provide a sense of professionalism in your work.

Self-initiative projects are just as crucial in your portfolio as your uni work. I gained my first freelance job on a self-initiative project and it led me to gain work experience with an international music design agency in Old Street, London.

Follow your gut. Appreciate, but don’t follow the crowd. After first year, things tend to get competitive with your fellow students. Always listen to what you feel is best for you and your work throughout your whole experience. You will never have as much time working on yourself as you do at university.

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DR CHRISTEL KOOP

lecturer in political economy, King’s College London

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degree with politics at its heart equips students with the skills and knowledge to understand, analyse and participate in the political and economic institutions of the 21st century, both domestically and globally.

Recent changes to the political map means politics is an exciting subject to study

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students to act as researchers and to develop their skills base in line with this.

political elite including the current prime minister, David Cameron.

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We have the long-established department of war studies, home to BA international relations students, as well as those studying BA war studies. Dealing with conflict, politics as a global activity, migration and more, its degrees cover the issues that are truly dominating the headlines of 21stcentury news.

Over in our department of political economy – the only department of its kind in the UK – BA politics students are provided with a broad and stimulating programme of study that focuses on the different subfields of politics, including political theory, international politics and comparative politics. There are also many opportunities to explore the interplay between politics and economics. We encourage

A BA in European politics will appeal to those students interested in studying Europe from a political science perspective grounded in an understanding of European and national histories. This degree equips students with the tools to understand how domestic politics is part of a wider European system of governance. Oncampus talks from internationally renowned commentators are a regular feature.

Students who wish to take a different, somewhat broader, view of politics may choose a degree like the philosophy, politics and economics (PPE) BA. Here you can study social phenomena from political, economic and philosophical perspectives, becoming an expert in analysis across the three. PPE is renowned for producing high-quality graduates and is particularly favoured by many who go on to form our

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Academic rigour is central to our degrees and we strive to ensure that graduates of our politics degrees leave equipped with all that is required for a career in a modern globalised world. Many of today’s students take what has been learnt in the lecture theatre and work with their connections on real policies and agendas.

Students are encouraged to engage in debate and take part in the many seminar groups and events held across our departments, to firm up those soft skills so essential in the workplaces of today.

LIFE AFTER UNIVERSITY Recent alumni from our various politics degrees have gone into government and civil service roles; public affairs and PR consultancies; working for MEPs; the BBC; business analysis and much more beside.

To find out more, go to kcl.ac.uk/politics

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Politics has become increasingly popular as the focus for many undergraduate degrees, and it’s little surprise why. A degree in politics tackles some of the most important contemporary issues. Recent changes to the domestic and global political map mean there has never been a more exciting time to study in this field.

At King’s College London we offer a range of politics degrees from various departments, responding to the different ways in which politics manifests itself.

Indeed, King’s is home to 150 scholars in the field of politics, public policy and international studies, the largest concentration in Europe.

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Top 20 in the world Study arts and humanities at King’s in one of the most prestigious faculties in the UK. Specialising in all aspects of human culture and history from languages and literture to film studies, and from classics to digital humanities, King’s is renowned the world over.

Perfectly located in the heart of London, with campuses next to the River Thames, our connections with cultural institutions, museums, theatres and galleries make King’s an inspiring place to study.

King’s is in the top 20 in the QS World University Rankings 2015-16

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A DIFFERENT ROUTE During this workshop I was introduced to the drama, applied theatre and education course (BA DATE for short). This degree offers a way of working within the dramatic arts and theatre companies, but rather than training to be an actor it uses all the tools that actors require to pave another route for you. I didn’t know at the time that courses like this existed, let alone the possibility of a career in participatory arts.

I chose this course due to the practical experience and training it offered, alongside

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the theoretical knowledge of theatre in education and participatory theatre methodologies. The course affirmed that I’d rather work with community participants, as opposed to actors.

I was grateful for all the placement opportunities. In my second year I began shadowing an established arts consultant working across primary schools, whom I had met on a placement. I was given access to train, learn and network with industry professionals who inspired me further about using drama as a tool within non-theatre settings.

BUILD A REPUTATION Studying at Central gave me three years to build a professional reputation and network of individuals. This was vital, as I wasn’t from London and had very little experience and knowledge of the current industry.

By third year, I’d been offered freelance employment by three organisations: Ovalhouse theatre, Rewrite and MakeBelieve Arts, through course contacts.

This made my transition from student to working professional achievable.

I currently work at the Young Vic Theatre as the schools and colleges project manager, which is the same organisation in which I held my professional eight-week placement.

The contacts and the understanding that Central equipped me with are second to none and have given me the confidence to establish myself in the field.

I also work for Short Courses and Outreach and meet students that are in the same position as I was, allowing them to discover the use of drama in a nontraditional way, which is fundamental to the DATE course. cssd.ac.uk

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KATIE HUGHES education writer for national newspapers and magazines

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hose with a post-school passion for the obscure, such as football culture, phallic studies or natural horsemanship, may find their choice of university limited (and yes, they are all real courses). Others, with more mainstream inclinations, may not be so restricted. But both will use open days to distinguish one university from another, very often with parents – and sometimes grandparents – in tow. And with around 30,000 undergraduate courses on offer at over 100 UK universities, they could even make a habit of it!

Like the best hotels in high season, most open days at top universities get filled up well in advance, so booking is usually a must. And the welcome given to visitors is often as polished as that of a plush hotel – with branded tour guides, tight itineraries and even car parking services on offer. But with tuition fees and more undergraduate places now available, inter-university competition can be fierce. So creative marketing (or open bribery!) is fast becoming the norm, especially outside the elite institutions. A trio of open day visits could, for instance, line the pockets of a would-be undergraduate with a substantial sum of Amazon vouchers – if they do their homework first. Bribes vary in value, with a winning “open-day selfie” eliciting £100 in vouchers from Glasgow, £50 from Aberystwyth and a slightly less alluring £10 from Worcester.

“It’s a buyer’s market in a sense,” says Lynsey Hopkins, head of admissions at the

University of Cambridge

University of Sheffield. “Students have a lot more choice where they wouldn’t have done a few years ago.” But that’s not to belittle the value of academic merit. The serious cash goes to those who work for it. Universities have been known to offer “prizes”, such as the University of Kent’s £2,000 annual award for (close to) straight A* grade students accepted on its courses. And University of East London has been known to offer a £1,200 “progress bursary”. If you can resist the pull of the cash, course aside, location should come top of the scrutiny list at open days. Ask yourself: “Do you really like your family, or do you want to get as far

Open days at top universities fill up in advance, like the best hotels in high season, so remember to book ahead.

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away as possible?” advises the Complete University Guide or: “Do you want to visit your boyfriend or girlfriend every weekend (or, perhaps, want an excuse not to)?” Amy Wilkins, enquiries assistant at Oxford, adds, “What people forget is that when they are considering university they are also thinking of living in that city for at least three or four years of their lives.”

Then there’s open-day etiquette.

Helicopter parents who are inclined to announce, “We’ve been offered a place at university,” have to hold back. “Don’t let your parents dominate, or you won’t look independent enough to go to uni,” advises Clare, a recent open-day attendee. And Linda Thompson, faculty director at Staffordshire University agrees, “One of the things that stands out about the prospective student is someone who comes up and

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Open Day TIPS Single out the course tutors and ask a few pre-prepared questions – but don’t monopolise their time.

2 3 “It’s a buyer’s market and. students have a lot more. choice where they wouldn’t. have done a few years ago”. chats to you, where they do the talking, not their parents.” And universities say that it’s interest, aptitude and enthusiasm that score well above superficialities like appearance.

But parents don’t need to feel excluded from the open-day mix. Universities have wised up to the fact that big fees necessitate substantial senior involvement and cater for the older visitor as a result. Bristol, like many, occupies parents with talks on UCAS deadlines, catering and communication.

Glasgow puts on special parents’ information events to share top tips on everything from financial support to understanding student life.

And if getting to a university to see it for yourself just isn’t an option, there’s always the virtual open day for the lazy, less inclined or otherwise occupied – where, from the seat of your armchair, you can

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listen to students extolling the virtues of the local nightlife, lecturers selling their courses and get a good look at the environment in which you may soon be immersed. But the real thing is best.

“You learn so much about each department in a few hours that you just wouldn’t find out on the internet,” says Paul, who looked at Oxford recently. “As soon as I visited on an open day, I knew for certain that this was the place I wanted to spend the next three years,” adds Jamie, now an undergraduate at Aberystwyth.

And a visit in person may even give you the chance to do some digging into those infamous university societies. There may be a lot to learn about the Pirates Society at Sussex, the Hummus Society at the London School of Economics or even the Society of Gentlemanly Pursuits at Keele.

Be enthusiastic. You may well be remembered when the applications roll in.

Quiz current students about everything from accommodation to local employment opportunities.

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Look behind the scenes and past the open day dazzle. See how long it takes to walk to lectures from halls.

When you’ve made up your mind, go again (if you can).

See if you still like the area on a grey day without the crowds. Most universities offer student-led tours throughout the year.

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The availability of fun, part-time jobs in the area is also worth thinking about if you are planning to supplement your loan. A large number of students find that they have to!

It is your choice that you are making. If friends or parents come with you, listen to them but ask what matters to you.

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PERSONAL STATEMENT CHECKLIST

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Trying to get noticed in the X Factor bootcamp that is applying for uni?

Eleni Cashell has this step-by-step guide to help you stand out

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PERSONAL STATEMENT CHECKLIST

PERSONAL STATEMENT CHECKLIST GET THE TONE RIGHT If text arguments have taught us anything, it’s that getting the right tone in your language is vital if you want to convey the right message.

And a personal statement is no different; it’s not just what you say, but how you say it. Sound as bored as watching paint dry and the admissions team will doze off, show you’re passionate and enthusiastic and you’ll have them hooked.

WHY DID YOU PICK THEM? Explain why you want to go their university. Your personal statement is meant to be personal to the university – as well as you.

Recall your open-day experiences and mention the teaching reputation. Making it unique to the uni lets the admissions team know that you’ve worked hard and haven’t copied an online template.

Make sure you’re putting the academic reasons for choosing this uni, not because it’s got a massive shopping centre or because you’ve heard the nightlife is amazing!

WHY THAT COURSE? Once you’ve told them why you want to study there, it’s time to tell them why you want to study that particular course. Whether it’s because you’ve been inspired at school or because a particular expert made you keen to find out more, tell the admissions team why you’re so eager to study it for the next few years.

Remove anything unprofessional.

Applying because the lecturers are attractive? Maybe leave that out…

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ALL ABOUT YOU STUDIES. Talk about what you’ve studied/are studying.

If you’ve studied a subject that’s relevant to your application, make sure the admissions team know it. Showing you’re eager to learn more, at their institution of all places, should get you some serious brownie points.

WORK EXPERIENCE. If you have done work experience, shout about it. Whether it’s relevant to the subject (which shows you have a passion outside school, too) or just a Saturday job in your local café, jot down what you’ve learnt from it.

HOBBIES AND ACHIEVEMENTS. Admissions aren’t going to believe that you spend 24/7 studying, so tell them about any interesting hobbies and achievements that you’re especially proud of. Although make sure it’s either relevant or interesting, they probably won’t care about your Netflix all nighters...

WHY THEY SHOULD PICK YOU It’s time to wrap this up like a present. Explain why everything you’ve just told them makes you the perfect fit for their university.

Time to create an impressive sign off. Leave them in no doubt that there will ever be a better applicant than you.

WHAT TO DELETE There are some things that absolutely should not be in your personal statement.

Here are the top five NO-NOS: EXAGGERATIONS. Keep your language honest with a hint of humility. For example, say you’re a team player, but not that you built the team from scratch and led them to glorious unprecedented victory.

BAD LANGUAGE. Don’t swear in applications. Admissions teams don’t like it, apparently.

IRRELEVANT INFORMATION. While your family may love the fact you earned a swimming medal when you were eight or take really good selfies, it’s not massively relevant to your uni application.

NEGATIVITY. Leave critical thinking off the page and make sure they know how awesome you are.

SPELLING MISTAKES. Use spell check, get a friend to read it, spell check, ask your family, spell check, ask a teacher... you get the idea.

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ALL CHANGE

Don’t be disheartened if you find yourself in Clearing on results day – it’s more than a viable option, with plenty to explore, writes James Durant

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t needn’t be a scary word, or prospect, Clearing. Finding yourself back on UCAS during the summer means there are still opportunities to secure a place on a university course for the forthcoming academic year.

Clearing is an established, credible application route and was used by a record 64,300 students in 2015, for courses as wide-ranging as accountancy and zoological management.

Our applicant survey results suggest that over 90% of those securing a place through Clearing were either very confident or fairly confident they had made the right choice of course and university or college.

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application, Clearing is the route for you.

The scheme remains open to new entrants until the end of September. Anyone who missed out on their original firm and insurance choices because they didn’t achieve the required grades also has the option of using Clearing to find a place before the start of term.

There is comprehensive information available about Clearing on the UCAS website and it will be the first place to find out which courses have vacancies. There

will be thousands of courses available this year – perhaps in subjects you might not have necessarily considered. The full course vacancy list in our search tool will refresh every 15 minutes so you can be sure it’s the most up-to-date way of seeing what is currently available.

MAKE THE CALL

Once you know your exam results, call the universities about any vacancies that interest you and discuss why you’d like

OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS

Clearing is open to anyone who doesn’t have a place after receiving his or her exam results. The prospect of studying for a degree may only just have entered your thoughts now you have your results in your hands, but if you need to make a late

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to study with them. Each course will have specific entry requirements – it’s important to check to make sure you can meet them.

While on the phone, staff at the university will probably ask you a few questions about why you’re interested in that particular course, so make sure you’re prepared to explain why you want to study the subject. Say why you would be a great fit for the course, and ask sensible questions about the content and structure, aiming to show your passion for studying your chosen subject.

Remember, it should be you, not your parents, teachers, or friends, who makes that phone call. After all, it’s you that will hopefully soon be studying on the course.

BIG ADJUSTMENT

If you achieved better results than expected, and exceeded the conditions of your original firm choice, a process called Adjustment is available to you. This is for students who want to see what other options are on offer while still holding

onto their confirmed place. It’s used by a relatively small number of students because it’s a significant step to switch university or college at this point. Even if they’ve done better than expected, most students remain committed to going to their first-choice university. After all, this is where they’ve researched the course, attended open days, and forged relationships with current students or other applicants.

Students considering using Adjustment need to think about the practical implications; UCAS encourages all students who are considering adjusting to talk to their school or college to help decide if a move is right for them.

DEGREES OF MOTION

It’s important to remember a degree is necessary for entry to a number of professions and opens doors to a greater range of other opportunities. Research from the Institute of Education shows that

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Just keep smiling – be prepared and Clearing will be a breeze!

more than a quarter of jobs are now only available to graduates, and government statistics show that graduates continue to earn more over their lifetimes than non-graduates. A recent release from the Office for National Statistics also indicated that you are more likely to be in employment if you hold a qualification at degree level or above.

But above all of the logistics, don’t forget the value of studying a subject you love for its own sake and the life-changing opportunities that going to university offers. These go so far beyond study – the opportunity to live and learn with people from other countries and backgrounds is like nothing else.

UCAS advisers are available on social media all year round, giving students access to the latest information. UCAS encourages both students and parents to sign up to its regular newsletters and it also connects applicants direct with universities who have places available, using targeted mailings.

Remember, if you can’t find a course you really want to study, you can reapply next year – the UCAS website will also have details of courses starting in 2017.

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BACK ON TRACK

Staying positive will put you on the front foot if you’re looking for a place in Clearing. Remember that the best way to succeed is to prepare thoroughly, then call universities and colleges for a discussion about the courses you’re interested in.

You’ll find all the information you need on the UCAS website.

If a university or college offers you a provisional place, it’s likely you’ll be given a deadline for making a formal commitment to that course in Track, by adding it as a Clearing choice. You can only make one choice at a time.

Remember, if you haven’t discussed your application with the university first, it’s very likely to delay the process. It is important not to rush into a decision, to research courses thoroughly, and speak to those who know you best.

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Professional degrees for a career in finance We focus only in banking and finance degrees and are located in the heart of London’s financial district.

With over 130 years experience in the finance industry, a degree from ifs University College gives you an edge in a competitive world.

Since starting here, I have begun reading the Financial Times, to which the university provide a subscription, and have even started trading myself. This is down to the influence of the students I am surrounded by here – the difference in ambition and industry knowledge is striking.

Millie Montague, Second year student, BSc (Hons) in Finance, Investment and Risk

Why not come and visit us?

Visit our City of London campus to see the facilities on offer and meet with the programme team.

Book your place for Wednesday 6 April Saturday 11 June

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STUDENT ACCOMMODATION Choose the right living environment and you’ll get the most out of your university experience, writes John Blanshard

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ou knew it was coming, but it’s still a thought that takes getting used to. A couple of years ago you were thinking about what to study at university, or maybe you already knew, but it seemed far away – and now you’re starting to talk about moving out and starting your life as a student.

You might apply for university half way across the country, and you might start wondering where you’re going to live. Here are some tips on how to go about finding and securing a student home that will best meet your needs.

The transition to university is always a significant step in the lives of young people and their parents. As well as being a step along the learning ladder, it also represents the next phase of independence, moving away from school and the family home into student accommodation in another city.

A VARIETY OF OPTIONS There are many accommodation choices available for students these days, from halls of residence to shared houses, lodgings with a family and, of course, the option for parents to buy a property for their son or daughter and their friends to live in. The choices are endless but the university itself is

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One of the biggest benefits of living in halls is the convenience of one payment for rent and bills also a good place to start. All universities have an accommodation office that can give advice about the different options as well as allocating places in halls of residence.

Many universities still run traditional halls of residence, both catered and self-catering.

Most university towns and cities also have a range of private halls run by companies such as Unite Students. These offer a wide range of

choices from budget options through to a very high level of specification and service.

Students can choose from “cluster flats” with several, usually en-suite, study bedrooms sharing a kitchen and common area, and self-contained studio flats. Other options such as sharing a flat with one roommate, or a more traditional corridor of study bedrooms, are also available in some areas.

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If you are independent, a room in a shared house might be a better fit

WHAT’S THE COST?

HALLS OF RESIDENCE

There is a variation in price across the country, and within each city there will be a range of prices and quality, so it is worth shopping around. It is also important to understand what is included in the rent – all bills including internet are usually included in halls of residence, as well as reception service and security.

Whether run by the university or privately, halls of residence are still the most popular choice for first years. It’s surprising how easy it is to make close, supportive friends in halls, which can give an individual a network to fall back on through all the ups and downs of student life. Many halls now have a Facebook page so that applicants can get to know one another before they even arrive. The ability to make friends easily is perhaps one of the biggest benefits of halls, alongside the convenience of a single payment to cover rent and bills.

TAILOR IT TO YOU When it comes to living arrangements, everyone has different preferences so it’s worth trying to match yours with the choices on offer. Some halls will organise social and sports events and even trips or volunteering opportunities, so look in detail at each available option, not just the specification of the rooms but the way in which the community is run.

For the more independently minded, a room in a shared house might be a better fit. Privately rented houses can vary enormously in quality and price so it’s worth carrying out research. If you want an independent opinion the university accommodation office should be able to give advice, and many students’ unions also provide housing advice and some run their own lettings agency.

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Match your living preferences with the choices of accommodation on offer Prices and quality will differ enormously depending on the city you are living in

WHEN TO APPLY You can start looking at accommodation options as soon as you start applying to universities, but until you receive confirmation of a place from the university be wary about what you sign. Some accommodation providers will offer rooms on a no-risk basis, whereas other landlords may hold you to a contract even if the university place falls through.

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FINANCE EXPLAINED We quiz Nichola Malton on applying for student loans and the all-important deadline dates

How do you qualify for student finance?

To qualify in England or Wales, you must be a UK national or have settled status (that is, no restrictions on how long you can stay in the UK); normally live in England or Wales; and have lived there for at least three years before the first day of your course.

Is it all online? And from what month can you start the application?

The quickest way to apply is online.

You’ll be able to apply from early 2016.

If you are in England you can apply by completing an online application at gov.uk/studentfinance. In Wales, apply online at studentfinancewales.co.uk. The deadline for applying in England and Wales will be around May/June 2016.

Do you need an unconditional offer to apply for student finance?

No, you don’t need a confirmed place to apply. Just use your first choice course and uni – you can easily change or update this later online if it changes.

What’s the difference between tuition fee loans and maintenance loans?

Both the tuition fee loan and the maintenance loan have to be paid back. Your tuition fee

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loan covers the cost of your course fees. Your maintenance loan is designed to help with living costs while you study, such as paying your accommodation, travel and the all-important food bill!

But of course you can supplement this with part-time work. This will be paid in three instalments, so you don’t end up spending it all at once (turn to page 44 to read top tips on budgeting at university).

Who qualifies for maintenance loans?

You must be a full-time UK student, studying on a course eligible to receive student finance. You can easily find out with a quick eligibility check online at gov.uk/student-finance/who-qualifies and if you live in Wales you can check at studentfinancewales.co.uk.

What information will I need at hand?

When completing the online application form you’ll need to have: 1 Bank details 2 National Insurance Number 3 Valid UK passport number 4 Details of your course or university.

Is any extra financial evidence needed?

Sometimes you or your parent will be asked to send in further evidence to support your loan application. You must send this as soon as possible otherwise your application will be delayed.

You can find out more about applying for student finance and access a helpful range of tools and guidance by visiting our dedicated student finance zone at thestudentroom.co.uk/studentfinance.

You are able to apply for student finance from early 2016 and the deadline is around May Are bursary applications carried out through student finance?

Bursaries are provided by each university and college individually and you can apply for one directly through them on the website.

How long does the whole process take and how do you hear back?

Applications typically take around six weeks to process. This may take longer if additional evidence or information is required to support the application. If your application is successful, you will

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How are tuition fees paid?

Your tuition fee loan will be paid in three instalments, directly to your university or college once your attendance on your course has been confirmed. The money will not pass through your hands. It really is that simple.

How do you receive a maintenance loan – direct to your bank account?

A maintenance loan will also be paid in three instalments directly into your bank account on the payment dates outlined in your entitlement letter.

If you have also applied for Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) and have applied for extra support, any additional payment will be made at the same time.

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How will the tuition fee and maintenance loans be repaid?

The repayment of your loans is administered through the UK tax system and each month 9% of your earnings over the relevant threshold is taken as a repayment. Your loan repayment is taken through the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system with HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) liaising with employers or the account holder (if you are self-employed). The Student Loans Company (SLC) sends you updates in the post.

And when will repayments begin?

You start paying back tuition fee and maintenance loans when you’ve finished, or left, your course and are earning over the relevant threshold for your plan.

The amount you repay is based on your income, not what you borrowed. The amount of interest charged on your loan is based on the rate of inflation and will vary depending on your income.

You’ll pay interest on your loan from the day you receive your first instalment until the loan is paid off or is written off after 30 years – whichever comes first! studentloanrepayment.co.uk

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SOPHY COOMBES-ROBERTS SAYS HER SPORTS SCHOLARSHIP ENHANCED EVERY ASPECT OF HER UNIVERSITY LIFE Name: Sophy Coombes-Roberts Age: 21 University: Exeter, Devon School: Malvern St James, Worcestershire Discipline: Lacrosse

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Exeter is slightly unusual in that sports scholarships are given out only after you take up your place at the university. When I was choosing which university to attend, both Bristol and Cardiff had already awarded me a scholarship before I had accepted an offer, yet I bit the bullet and hoped that I would be able to impress enough in pre-season to secure the award at Exeter. Once at university, the coaches, sports analysts and mentors, observed pre-season training and gave out sports scholarships only if you actually live up to your sports CV. My lacrosse sports scholarship entitled me to £750 which was paid into my account throughout the year. This money was to be used on lacrosse specific expenditure. I was also given discounted gym membership, subsidised physio, sports mentoring and access to various workshops throughout the

year. In my first year I was training for the Senior Women’s Lacrosse World Championships (2013). With lacrosse being an amateur sport, the costs involved in preparing for an event such as a world cup are astronomical and it soon became apparent that the initial £750 would barely break the surface of the costs involved of getting to the tournament. I was granted additional funding, and money which I

than it would have been if I were not a scholar. At university I always intended to continue playing for Wales and represent the university at the highest level regardless of whether or not I had a scholarship.

However, scholarships were awarded on a yearly basis and your performance would be reviewed.

Juggling academics and sport was never easy, but I was determined to perform well

How much were you awarded?

It was £750 per year. I also had a discounted gym membership, subsidised physio, sports mentoring and access to various workshops would have been entitled to in my second and third years was brought forward in order to help pay for training, flights, tours and tournament fees.

I was also named as a Santander Sports Scholar, which provided me with further funding. To put it into perspective, for me extra funding was probably the difference between being on the starting line-up or sitting on the bench.

I was required to represent the university first team, participate in all university training and fitness sessions and continue attending national training. Although this consumed a great deal of time (around 12 hours per week with the university and five to eight more hours per week of individual training) it was little more commitment

in the classroom and on the lacrosse pitch.

The university really helps scholars find a good work/sport balance, they secure permissible absence which allowed me to compete during term time and even had my lectures recorded so I could catch up whenever there was a clash.

Being a scholar enhanced every aspect of my university life. I built up a great social life within the lacrosse club. The funding I was awarded by the university allowed me to improve and better myself as a player. The scholarship team contributed largely towards my selection for the 2013 World Championships, 2015 European Championships and I was named for the all-European team, which is made up of the best 12 players in Europe!

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o, you’ve arrived at university. You’ve signed up, signed in and registered every single life detail. You’ve got the coveted student card, complete with TopShop or Topman discount, and you’re pretty much ready to go. You’ve done the fun stuff like organising your room… oh no, wait, your mum did that. But now she’s gone home, it’s time to get exploring.

WHERE’S THE HUB?

One of the first places that you’ll need to go is the student union. “Why?” you cry, clutching at an image from times gone by of Arthur Scargill and his merry troop of trade unionists. But don’t be fooled by history – a university student union isn’t anything like that. Not now. Or at least, it shouldn’t be.

The student union is the place where things happen, where plans are made, where people write the policies and guidelines that make your university run like clockwork. They deal in the day-today banality – the joy, the woe, the rumble-tumble of student life.

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Best of all, it’s a democracy! Every year the union will have an election to determine who you, the students, think should run it.

It’s a real election – like the general election – and trust us, people really do take it that seriously. But for you, it’s a chance to affect the things that happen in your everyday student life. In these elections, people will put through policies about library hours and how much the coffee is in the campus shops, so it’s important that you keep up-to-date with what’s going on and when.

Each union will have unelected staff working in it too, but those elected take up a few positions as sabbatical officers – “sabbs”. The president is top dog, and depending on the size of the university,

will have a team of various vice presidents (known as “vee pees”) to cover specific areas like education, welfare and societies.

TIME TO ENGAGE

The student union exists to represent the needs of the student body. It might sound boring, but it’s really important. While lots of students don’t engage with their union because it doesn’t “feel relevant”, it remains an important feature of university life.

Politics aside, the union is responsible for a lot of the fun that goes on at university, and that makes it even more vital! It runs the sports clubs and the societies – two huge parts of student life.

You can have a society for almost anything, from board games to baking, belly dancing to wine tasting. There’s Law Soc, ISoc (Islamic Society), JSoc (Jewish Society) and absolutely-anything-else-youcan-think-of Soc. If it exists, there’s probably a society for it… somewhere.

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The union also runs the sport on offer. At some universities, a full-time “sabb” is in charge of the sporting provision to make sure that everyone gets their subscriptions paid, that the matches are scheduled properly and that training is timetabled.

If you’re interested in sport, or you’re in a society of any size – particularly a small one, where you might have a role in the running of it – then an interest in the student union is not essential, but useful.

At some universities, student media falls under the remit of the student union, but at others, it has its own department. If you’re a budding journalist then the student media room should be your first port of call. Not only is it a brilliant thing to put on your CV, it’s a good way to make friends with people with similar interests.

Whatever sort of friends you make at university, make sure the student union is one of them. It will be far more useful than you think.

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A family connection to China inspired Natalie Sew to take up a teaching placement with global volunteer charity Lattitude

eing British-born Chinese, I’ve always had a curiosity and connection to China, but sadly, I can’t speak any Chinese and have no family in China.

I’d spent months going to Chinese classes and listening to language tapes but never got the hang of the language in the UK. Living and working in a country that really forces you to learn the language is something I never thought I’d be able to do. I was never good with languages at school but now I love learning them!

What’s great about Lattitude in China is that the teaching placements are incredibly beneficial to Chinese students. As an English teacher at National Minorities School in Yuxi City, in Yunnan Province, it was so satisfying to see real improvement to students who become your friends over

six months. You’re not a tourist, but a new member of the community and you make close friends the same way you make friends at home. I made friends with other volunteers from the UK and Australia, and with those in the community. My experiences never really ended as I now have such great connections with people across the world due to my placements.

Seeing and experiencing life there taught me more than I could ever imagine and helped me to understand people in a way I could never have learnt through reading books or watching documentaries.

I made some really close friends, saw the most incredible places and, by the end, I spoke enough Chinese to live independently – which is something I never thought I’d be capable of.

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After China, I went on to study anthropology at university and I feel that the experiences I had on my year out have given me so much knowledge and so many questions about the world that it made studying my degree so much better. It was amazing reading about places I’ve been or things I did, in my textbooks.

I never even considered going into teaching but now I’m part of the Teach First Leadership and Development Programme, all because of my time volunteering in China. The skills and experiences I gained from my Lattitude placement have stayed with me and I am truly grateful for that.

I’d always wanted to volunteer abroad but never had the guts to do it. Making the decision to go was the hardest part and the best choice I ever made. I have friends around the world and another life and home in China.

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OLIVER SUSSAT director of marketing, communications & technology, ACM

HIGH NOTE

Oliver Sussat explains how a specialist degree qualification will stand you in great stead for a future in the music industry

LIFE-LONG CAREERS ACM is a highly specialised educator and deliverer of Diploma (for age 16 to 18) and Honours Degree qualifications (post 18) for those wanting to pursue careers in the music and wider creative industries alike.

ACM’s notable alumni include Ed Sheeran, Newton Faulkner, Mumford & Sons, Lawson and Ebony Day. The Academy prides itself on developing life-long

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sustainable careers for the entire music industry “ecosystem” comprising producers; engineers; technical services; executives; journalists; entrepreneurs and business innovators; alongside musicians, artists and songwriters.

TOP-CLASS FACILITIES Packed to the brim with all of the latest music technology from manufacturers such as SSL, Zildjian, PRS and Apple as well as music memorabilia gifted by patrons such as Roger Taylor of Queen (one of his Drum Kits floats magically in the ceiling above ACM’s main reception area), ACM’s spaces aren’t just functional, but they look and feel good to use, too. The subject of a multi-million pound architectural fit-out, the listed

Rodboro Buildings are Surrey on the outside and spaceship on the inside – adorned with metal architrave, doors that glitter and LED lamps aplenty. Rooms are available for students to book via ACM’s mobile app and attendance is logged using the latest contactless technology.

Now in its 20th year, ACM’s alternative approach to delivering music education is tried, tested and highly regarded within its sector. Students are taught by the very best music industry professionals who bring up-to-date knowledge and opportunities from the outside world into classrooms.

Expert educators inform and inspire, and have all the teaching qualifications one would expect, but most importantly offer a live connection to the exciting, fast-paced and ever-changing music industry.

ACM alumni includes Ed Sheeran; Mumford & Sons; Newton Faulkner; producers; engineers; journalists; songwriters; business innovators...

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ituated at the heart of Guildford in leafy Surrey, you’ll find a place that the locals refer to as ACM Island. But cast away the imagery of peg legs and pirate ships in favour of singer-songwriters lining the sunny banks of the River Wey, acoustic guitars in hand – and the next UK number one in their heads – for this town centre campus is home to the prestigious Academy of Contemporary Music (ACM).

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ACM has direct links with Metropolis Studios

INDUSTRY LINK ACM’s dedicated professional development team, called Industry Link, is headed up by Martin “Ace” Kent, of Skunk Anansie fame. There to provide students with a helping hand and a step into the world of work, Industry Link provides audition and performance opportunities,

ACM offers state-of-theart facilities; performance spaces and mentoring experiences

Singer-songwriter Newton Faulkner attended ACM

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internships and career advice aplenty to the Academy’s students and graduates.

Alumni are well looked after inside a network of over 10,000 professionals who have started their music industry journeys at ACM, and once you’re part of the family, there’s always a welcome kept for graduates who need their help and advice.

Professional development opportunities can also be found within ACM itself. The Academy is independently owned by the same gentleman who runs Europe’s largest creative complex, Metropolis Studios – responsible for creatively treating over 50% of the UK top 40 chart in any one year. ACM students therefore enjoy an unprecedented level of access to the same studios and Grammy award-winning creative teams responsible for the successes of Amy Winehouse, Queen, Clean Bandit and the wider musical elite.

In this way, ACM and Metropolis offer an end-to-end proposition; graduate Ed

Sheeran, for example, started his journey at ACM and now finds his work being mastered at Metropolis.

SCHOLARSHIPS Many have said that an education in the arts is a privilege only afforded to the middle classes, but at ACM this certainly isn’t the case. Thanks to overwhelming support from key music-industry partners (such as BASCA, who provide a full songwriting scholarship) and a concerted effort by ACM, we are proud to be home to all kinds of students from all kinds of backgrounds, for as long as they posses passion, character and commitment. And with a dedicated student union, student halls, graduation ceremonies and internationally recognised qualifications, ACM students benefit from the full university experience.

For more about courses and to see ACM’s interactive tour visit acm.ac.uk

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The Academy of Contemporary Music was founded over 20 years ago on a single, fundamental principle: an absolute passion for delivering excellence in music industry education.

In that time, our passion has not changed and continues to resonate right through our core. From our first-class teaching faculty to our highly talented student body studying our industry-leading curriculum, ACM has grown to become a world-renowned provider of Diploma and Honours Degree qualifications to high-flyers of the music industry.

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UNI LIFE “Aberystwyth was crowned a Great Town at the prestigious Academy of Urbanism 2015 Awards”

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Wales’ first university, Aberystwyth, builds on its strong history with forward-thinking facilities

magine a university in a great town, a university that offers students a stunning learning environment next door to one of the world’s great libraries. Couple that with a researchled institution that has some of the best student accommodation and one of the best packages of awards, bursaries and scholarships (worth up to £15,000) in the UK, all within a UNESCO designated Biosphere. Imagine Aberystwyth.

Established in 1872 and Wales’ first

university, Aberystwyth is a vibrant cosmopolitan community of more than 11,000 students representing over 90 nationalities from all corners of the world.

RESEARCH EXCELLENCE At Aberystwyth we take great pride in delivering excellence in teaching and research. As a top 50 research intensive university (according to the Times Higher Education), teaching is informed by research. Our students learn from

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academic staff working at the cutting edge of research, equipping them with the latest skills and knowledge. And the standard of research is excellent: 95% of the work submitted for the most recent Research Excellence Framework (2014) was judged to be of an internationally recognised and even higher standard.

Aberystwyth pioneered the study of international relations in the aftermath of the First World War. In the 21st century, the Department of International Politics at Aberystwyth features among the “world elite” (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2016), as does geography, agriculture, forestry and environmental science degrees.

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UNI LIFE Students soon make new friends and make the most of campus life

INVESTING IN STUDENTS We’re investing more than ever in new facilities, over £100 million. The new £45 million student residences on Fferm Penglais offer some of the best student accommodation available in any university in the UK, and a major £8.1 million upgrade in learning and teaching facilities was completed in September 2015,

providing the latest multimedia technology in seminar rooms and lecture theatres for students.

A new £40.5 million innovation and enterprise campus is planned, and a £20 million transformation of the university’s spiritual home, the Old College.

Employment prospects are excellent – the percentage of Aber graduates in Left, students at work in the Phenomics Centre

employment is up six per cent (Destinations of Leavers of Higher Education Survey 2013/14), the percentage in graduate employment is up nine per cent, and student satisfaction is rising in key areas according to the latest National Student Survey.

STUDENT LIFE But there is more to student life than just study, and Aberystwyth, officially crowned a “Great Town” at the prestigious Academy of Urbanism 2015 Awards, has so much more to offer.

There are cafés, bars and restaurants to cater for every palette, bookshops and bike shops, clubs and societies, and one of Wales’ premier arts centres, the award winning Aberystwyth Arts Centre which stages performances by major national and international touring companies.

And of course there are beaches and mountains just waiting to be explored, and bottlenose dolphins to be spotted. aber.ac.uk

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International Experiences Founded in 1954, Les Roches enrolls 1,680 students from 99 different countries on its Swiss campus, which is located in the Alps, nestled within the ski and golf resort of Crans-Montana. Les Roches prepares students for an international career in the hospitality and service industries. It brings them together into a versatile mix of countries, languages, cultures and customs which in all is an ideal preparation for this globally focused sector, where not only guests, but also the workforce comes from all corners of the world.

Les Roches offers students the unique opportunity to seamlessly transfer between its global network of campuses in Switzerland, Spain, China, Jordan and the United States. Thanks to its strong recognition within the hospitality industry, Les Roches provides graduates with a competitive advantage for employment.

Responding to the market need of internationally trained graduates, Les Roches has devised a bachelor’s degree in global hospitality management, where the entire class seamlessly transfers between different campus locations, embracing cultural differences and local traditions.

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Switzerland has a rich history of hotel schools

A GLOBAL LEARNING EXPERIENCE The tourism and travel industry offers exciting career opportunities, writes Sonia Tatar, CEO of Les Roches

Swiss Educational Model Ever since British alpinists discovered the Swiss mountains 150 years ago, the Alpine republic is considered the birthplace of modern tourism. To satisfy the needs of travellers for accommodation and recreation, hotels, sanatoriums and spas opened their doors to an illustrious clientele from European aristocracy and industrial families who came to the Swiss Alps for winter sports or treatments.

There is a rising demand in hotels for highly qualified staff. But the opportunities span way beyond hotels, in a variety of management positions. This demand led to the establishment of the first hotel schools who all had the same purpose: the holistic education of future hoteliers. This required hotel management students to learn all practical aspects of kitchen, service and rooms division management, as well as accounting, human resources and other business management courses.

The acquired knowledge is then applied during two semester-long internships in hotels and other services-related sectors.

The rigour, attention to detail and hands-on learning remains the prevailing educational model in most Swiss hotel schools today.

There is a rising demand for highly qualified hotel staff

Global Career Opportunities Internationality is one of the main criteria for hotel hiring managers when they interview candidates: the next generation of leaders are required to adapt quickly to unfamiliar surroundings and practices, be culturally fluent and master many languages.

This focus on internationality pays off as it opens broad career opportunities without boundaries across the globe. In 2013, Les Roches was ranked by hiring managers of luxury hotels among the top three hotel management schools for an international career (TNS Global Survey, 2013).

Today, 90% of Les Roches students have signed an employment contract or received multiple job offers upon graduation to become future leaders in one of the most dynamic and exciting industries in the world Les Roches prides itself in promoting an entrepreneurial spirit throughout its collection of programs and campuses, empowering students to drive leadership and innovative solutions by working on their own business projects.

All these aspects combined are what make Les Roches a unique higher education institution. lesroches.edu

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MY UNI,MY CAREER We catch up with five graduates across the UK, to discover how they made the transition from university to the world of work 1 RUPERT MYERS Barrister, 31

Law, Emmanuel College, University of Cambridge Having enjoyed the intellectual challenge of work experience with a law firm, I decided to apply for a law degree at Emmanuel College at the University of Cambridge. I loved my time at university, but if I could have done anything differently I would perhaps have had the confidence to take another degree first then convert to law. The many extra years of studying made that seem off-putting, but with hindsight, a few more years of studying might have been fun. The subject was far less creative than I’d hoped, and much more about memorising thousands of case names and judgements. Law is a super-competitive field, and there’s probably a glut of would-be lawyers. My advice would be to brace yourself for the competition ahead, and be sure that it’s for you before throwing money at expensive legal qualifications which aren’t helpful unless you become a lawyer!

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Physics, Durham University I studied maths, further maths, physics and chemistry at A level and, due to my interest in planes and racing cars, I decided to study aeronautical engineering. My first choice was Imperial College, London, as it is very specialised in the science and engineering sector. However, once there I discovered that I didn’t enjoy this aspect of the course. I missed doing practical experiments on various topics. I knew I wanted to be at university but it was the wrong course and city for me. After the first term, I took a year out and reapplied – this time for physics as it was my favourite subject at school. I chose Durham, my second choice the previous year, for its impressive physics department and leading astronomical research. Although a tough course, I enjoyed it a lot.

However, I knew my future wouldn’t be directly related to physics but in the financial sector, particularly accountancy. I was attracted to this career for its great variety and prospects. After I graduated, I got a two-week placement at a firm and they offered me a permanent job and to finance my accountancy exams.

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Sociology, Manchester Metropolitan University After growing up in a quiet village, a busy urban university was everything I was looking for – and the diversity of Manchester complemented my sociology degree. I spent three years studying subjects across the social sciences, from traditional Marxism to the social implications of urban planning. Part of the second year of my course involved a short volunteering placement. Despite being far more interested in reading than being involved with the community by this point, I nonetheless organised a placement in a local comprehensive secondary school. I spent most of my 50 placement hours helping children with little or no English learn to read. From there I studied a PGCE in secondary social sciences at the University of Leicester and I now teach at Bedford Academy.

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Midwifery, University of Southampton I have worked as a midwife for the past three and a half years. While growing up I was fascinated with how the human body worked and anything pregnancy related. Following on from some work experience I decided to apply for a place at Southampton to start a degree in midwifery. The next three years consisted of lectures, placements and a lot of revising and assignments. Although a very intense course, the degree was exactly how I imagined it to be. I loved every minute of university – it opened up so many different opportunities and gave me a great sense of independence. I decided to stay in Southampton once I qualified and work at Princess Anne Hospital. I love my job just as much now as I did back on my first day of placement as a nervous student!

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English literature, Newcastle University Aside from entertaining the idea of becoming a lifeguard when I was four years old, I have always aspired to be a writer. It therefore seemed very natural for me to study English literature at an institution as vibrant as Newcastle University. I’m eternally grateful to my lecturers for giving me the confidence to express my ideas, whether I was unravelling The Canterbury Tales or fathoming the definition of the Cyberpunk genre. When working for an art magazine, I take the same critical eye with me to every exhibition and artist’s studio. Better still, I have the confidence to speak up when analysing a piece of art, only now I have the added excitement of journeying through layers of paint, too!

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What course did you study?

I was on the Vogue Fashion Foundation Diploma course at the Condé Nast College of Fashion & Design in London.

Where did you spend most of your time?

During the week? In the college’s library. We were all working on our projects together and helped each other where possible. On the weekends, we would go around town and check out all of London’s best exhibitions featured on the College’s excellent “Go See Do” lists.

How do you think your teachers would remember you?

I hope they remember me as a student with a strong work ethic and a huge interest in finding out more about the new areas to work in within the fashion industry.

Course work: all done by Friday night or left until the day of submission?

Day of submission. But never because I left course work to the very last minute. I used all the time I had until the very last minute before any deadline to refine and improve

MICHIEL STEUR A fashion diploma course at the Condé Nast College of Fashion & Design led to a career on GQ magazine, for this alumnus

the work I had done. For me, it was really important to give my “all” in every single project, as I realised all of this project work together would become my portfolio the moment I graduated.

What was your most memorable lecture?

The industry talks were definitely most inspiring. I especially liked the Bringing

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The Masthead To Life events in the Vogue House offices.

Several people working at Condé Nast would do short talks on their careers in the company. It was incredible to see the variety of jobs that people hold at Vogue House.

Above, Michiel Steur works as business manager and junior retail editor at GQ

How did your course prepare you for the world of work?

At the college, you have to complete many projects within a very short period of time, which really challenged me throughout the year. The best thing about the college is that it taps into all areas of the fashion industry. I believe that in the current media landscape nobody has just one role anymore, and it becomes more and more important to be able to switch between different areas within the industry.

Did you know what you wanted to do after you finished your course?

Yes, I was 100% sure I wanted to start working straight after finishing. The project feedback and several career tutorials gave me a really good understanding of what I am good at, and has really helped me in defining which direction I wanted to head.

What advice would you give sixth formers who are about to go off to university?

While you are in university, try to get as many work experience places as possible.

This will make sure you are one step ahead of the rest when you graduate. Whatever you’re doing, always bring new ideas to the table. This is not just the perfect way to show people what your strengths are, it also shows that you really care about what you do.

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www.reading.ac.uk 01189 875 123

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www.bruford.ac.uk 020 8308 2600

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Royal Agricultural University

www.plymouth.ac.uk 01752 600 600

www.mri.ac.uk 01425 276 161

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