Choosing A
Pathway
Stacy De Souza
RGU
Education Pathways
Further Education
Higher Education
Articulation
Graduate Apprenticeship (GA)
College
University
College & University
Work & Learn
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Benefits of Higher Education
Remember! You can go back to Higher Education after college (articulation) or while working (GA)
Further your knowledge and learn subjects not available at school
Higher earnings potential
Take the subjects you enjoy to a new level
Overall experience and personal development
Wider career options – some jobs need certain qualifications
Study abroad / Turing Scheme
Better job prospects
UK Higher Education
160+ Universities across the UK
50,000+ courses to choose from
220+ Colleges across the UK
Over 2 million students in the UK
Choosing a Subject & Course
Subject
Career
Personal
What are you good at?
What do you enjoy?
What do you want to do?
What type of workplace do you see yourself in?
What are your hobbies?
How have your experiences impacted on you?
What kind of course can I study?
Vocational subjects that train you for a job e.g. nursing, engineering or Forensic & Analytical Science.
Subjects that you studied at school e.g. Mathematics, English, Physics.
Things you may never have heard of-
e.g. Golf or Construction Management,
Physiotherapy.
Which University is best for me?
Where do you want to live? WHY?
What facilities are you looking for?
- Sports facilities
- Subject-specific facilities
What clubs/societies are there?
- Making new friends
- Continuing your hobbies
Do they offer work placements and study abroad opportunities?
You Decide
What do the rankings say?
Helpful Tips
Compare
Visit
Reach out!
Don’t Panic
Courses with the same name may be different at each University.
What does X offer that Y doesn’t?
You may completely change your mind once you visit the campus.
Don’t be afraid to reach out if you’re struggling.
If something needs to change – change it!
There is no wrong path!
If things don’t go to plan with your exams there are so many options e.g. clearing and articulation routes.
University Ways of Learning
Lectures
Tutorials
Practical
Student-led Learning
Study Abroad / Placements
a lecture
Home away from Home
University accommodation (Halls of Residence)
- Communal areas for socialising
- Organised events
Private rental properties
Maturity and Independence
Meeting new people
It can be a challenge!
You’re not the only one!
Attend lectures/ tutorials
Hand in course-work and sit exams
Manage your finances
This is a good change, and it should be exciting!
There are �so many resources out there to help you!
Work in a group
Handle �a new style of learning
Learn to look after yourself
Family and friends are still there!
Find �your way around a new city
Undertake a placement
Make new friends
Email – Access@rgu.ac.uk
Thank you for listening