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POST 18. PROGRESSION ROUTES. POST –18 PROGRESSION ROUTES. HIGHER EDUCATION – UK HIGHER EDUCATION – EUROPE HIGHER EDUCATION – PART-TIME EMPLOYMENT TAKING A YEAR OUT – GAP YEAR FURTHER EDUCATION / TRAINING. 50% of all students in NI are studying Part-Time;

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  1. POST 18 PROGRESSION ROUTES

  2. POST –18 PROGRESSION ROUTES • HIGHER EDUCATION – UK • HIGHER EDUCATION – EUROPE • HIGHER EDUCATION – PART-TIME • EMPLOYMENT • TAKING A YEAR OUT – GAP YEAR • FURTHER EDUCATION / TRAINING

  3. 50% of all students in NI are studying Part-Time; This is likely to increase in the future given changing circumstances with Tuition Fees Change is coming – Traditional 3 or 4 year degrees will be reduced; There will be an increase in Part-Time degrees to be studied over 5/6years; Fees will be charged per module selected; Courses are likely to be delivered online. HIGHER EDUCATION: Some facts….

  4. HIGHER EDUCATION cont.. • The book which lists ALL degree courses in the UK – DEGREE COURSE OFFERS by Brian Heap – is found in the Study Hall, Library & Careers Room ( F12) • The website for application to University: • www.ucas.com ( all advice found here) • The website for application to the Republic Of Ireland: • www.cao.ie

  5. HIGHER EDUCATION cont.. • Financing Higher Education: • www.studentfinanceni.ac.uk • Local Universities: • www.ulster.ac.uk ( Ulster University) • www.qub.ac.uk ( Queens Belfast) • www.cafre.ac.uk ( College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise)

  6. Higher Education - Europe • Fees for Higher Education are much less in Europe than in the UK; • Visit: www.allstarfuture.co.uk • This website provides up-to-date information on the costs of studying a degree in mainland Europe.

  7. EMPLOYMENT: • Some companies target non graduates for management roles after they leave school; • Example – Autoline Direct, Newry • FPM Newry • Alliance & Leicester Building Society • Local banks • www.careersserviceni.com • www.jobcentreonline.com • www.loadzajobs.co.uk • Check local websites for ‘Career Opportunities’ for school leavers.

  8. TAKING A GAP YEAR • ACTIVITIES THAT COULD BE UNDERTAKEN IN A YEAR OUT: • Travel • Voluntary Activities – Community Service; Overseas e.g. Raleigh International; ( See Gap YR Folder – F12) • Studying • Work Experience – becoming critically more important to Admissions Tutors

  9. ADVANTAGES: Increased Self-Confidence, maturity, independence; Easier transition form school to Uni; Increased motivation; Helps planning for the future; Chance to earn money; Strengthens your CV DISADVANTAGES: If not well planned may affect application to Uni; Mathematical & Scientific disciplines – loss of familiarity with formulae May be side-tracked away from original plans – particularly when earning good money. GAP YEARS …..

  10. Some useful Addresses: • BUNAC • 16 Bowling Green Lane • London • EC1R 0QH • Raleigh International • Raleigh House • 27 Parsons Green Lane London • SW6 4HZ

  11. FURTHER EDUCATION / TRAINING • This is Progression through the SRC • Southern Regional College, Newry. • Alternatively – DKIT, Dundalk • You can pursue Higher National Diplomas, Accountancy Certificates; Leadership Diplomas etc..Check: • www.src.ac.uk • www.dkit.ie

  12. ADV/DISADVs OF GOING TO UNIVERSITY

  13. Finally.. • Post-18 Options are entirely your decision… • Please use the School Website www.abbeycbs.co.uk – to keep up-to-date with the termly Careers newsletter on the Careers link online.

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