Career Choices for University Entry and Beyond
Encourage independent thinking, explore post-16 qualifications like A Levels and BTECs for university entry, discuss post-18 choices such as degree apprenticeships and Gap Year options, provide guidance on setting up work experience, and advocate for exploring career paths and higher education opportunities with the help of resources like Unifrog. Get in touch with Jacqui Quinney for any questions or queries related to career planning at jacquiquinney@Princethorpe.co.uk.
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Making Career Choices Jacqui Quinney Head of Careers & UCAS Coordinator
Post-16 qualifications A Levels 3 subjects (universities don t require 4) EPQ great for university entry; worth half an A Level; undergraduate study skills; content for personal statement/interviews Core Maths good option; worth an AS BTEC well respected qualification; well trodden route to university
Can you go to university with BTEC s? UCAS tariff points (for university entry): BTEC Extended Certificate (single BTEC option) D* - 56 D 48 M 32 A Level A* - 56 A 48 B 40 C 32
Post 18 choices: University more courses than ever More universities than ever Many new universities performing extremely well Degree apprenticeships available in lots of career areas Work and study for a degree no fees Very popular but also competitive need work experience Great choice for some Gap Year/s Travel/volunteering etc Time to consider choices work experience, MOOCs Employment
What can you do? Encourage independent thinking skills Talk about careers including your own Help with setting up meaningful work experience placements Talk about university, leaving home etc Take pupils to University Open Days not too early to start in Y11(after exams!) Use Unifrog
Any questions/queries? jacquiquinney@Princethorpe.co.uk
