The purpose of this session is to ensure that you are prepared to gather relevant information at the Higher Education Convention. At the end of the session you should have a comprehensive checklist to use when you attend the Convention and be informed of the arrangements for the day.

• Think about the type of course you are looking for and the type of institution you would like to study at?

• How well will this course give you a pathway into the career you are considering?

 

Why Go to University? 

 

Things to think about when considering which university/ course:

• General/Specific course requirements

• Foundation year, combination of subjects

• Nature of course       - traditional, modular, Joint /Single Honours

• Nature of assessments, examination system

• Opportunities for counselling, change of course

• Tutorial/seminar systems

• Opportunity for fieldwork/practical/visits abroad

• Success rate

• Employment prospects post course

• Availability of accommodation e.g. in halls, self-catering facilities, transport

• Availability of extracurricular activities, sporting, recreational, cultural

• Emphasis on grades, student statement, references

• Are all applicants interviewed?

• Open Days – When are they?

 

N.B.  This is the best opportunity you will have to get expert advice before you embark on sorting out applications for either Higher Education or employment.  Please make the most of it.

 

Also make sure you look at the NUS to find out what students think of their course and university

 

 

With increasing fees, many students from the UK are looking at courses in Europe and beyond. An increasing number of courses in European universities are held in English. Read here about this student's experience of studying Chemistry at a university in Belgium.

 

The education system is different in most countries to that in Britain and differs from country to country.  Most countries do not have the same state financial support for going to university and tuition fees could be higher or lower than in the UK, and in some countries there are no tuition fees at all.  You will probably have to fund your own living costs, unless you gain a scholarship or your trip is part of an Erasmus funded programme.

 

In countries outside the European Union you will be expected to totally fund your studies unless you can get a scholarship.  In America there are lots of Sports Scholarships available and several of our College students have gone on to study in America with the benefit of a sports scholarship.

 

How you make an application depends on the country you are applying to. Applications may have to be made directly to the university of your choice, or through a central application system. 

 

American Universities

For American universities you need to apply a year ahead and will have to sit the American SAT Tests.  You should look on the Fullbright Commission website www.fulbright.co.uk for information on how to apply. 

Further information on working and studying abroad can be obtained from Student Services

Useful references: 

• ‘Work Your Way Around the World’ published by Vacation Work and 

• ‘Directory of Jobs and Careers Abroad’ published by Vacation Work. 

• The InfoShop, 2 North Arcade, Chester Street, Wrexham tel:  01978 358900

• The Careers Europe website, www.careerseurope.co.uk

 

Study Abroad Website

 

Study Abroad Website

 

 

Working Abroad

You can be employed by a British company that has bases abroad and they may send you to work abroad for that company; you can be employed by a foreign company in Britain and then be asked to work abroad; or you can apply directly for jobs abroad.  The government website: https://www.gov.uk/working-abroad has lots of information on applying for jobs abroad. 

UK citizens have the right to live and work in any European Economic Area (EEA) country.  To find out more visit the website at the address above. For information on living and working conditions in the EEA, select the country you are interested in from the list given on the website.  This will take you to the EURES website, where you can register your CV and find out more about job opportunities in Europe.