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Gain a better awareness of the best way to research courses

Find the course that suits the job or lifestyle you want

Understand what you need to do to have the best chance to access that course

Deciding on the right courseDeciding on the right course• What to study?

• For a particular career

• For a specific subject

• Where to study?

• UCAS Video

• Keep these things in mind when doing your research

Doing Your ResearchDoing Your Research

Prospectuses / Course Guides Newspapers Internet Friends and Family Library Journals

InternetInternet University/college websites PlanIT Plus Which? University bestcourse4me The Times Good University Guide UCAS

UCASUCASUCAS - Universities and Colleges Admissions ServiceWill handle your University application when it comes timeLots of useful info before applying

Course search Contact centre (UCAS Connect) Details of events near you Personal Statement advice

Research ExampleResearch Example• Think about

• What subject you would like to study• What course a particular career may require• What is covered within the course - does it interest

you?• Where you would like to study – which city/town?

• What do you need to support your application?• How many Highers?• What Subjects?• What Grades?• Work experience/life experience?

Enhance your applicationEnhance your application YASS Access RGU S6@Uni Uni of Aberdeen Summer

School Online Courses

YASSYASS YASS (Young Applicants in Schools Scheme)

allows S6 students in Scotland to study a university level module alongside their other studies through the Open University

It’s free!

Fits around school and social life

12 subject areas to choose from

Check module info for closing dates etc.

Talk to us or your school YASS coordinator

AccessAccess RGURGU Runs in 6 specific subject areas

– Art and Architecture (ACES programme)– Communications and Media– Allied Health Professions

(diagnostic radiography, occupational therapy, physiotherapy)– Management – Law– Forensic and analytical science

Free, after-school courses You can learn more about the University course you are interested

in and the entry requirements Access RGU

S6@Uni S6@Uni at University of Aberdeenat University of Aberdeen

Courses which are at 1st year Uni level Gain qualification for completing them Strengthen University application 12 weeks Videos of lectures and course materials

available online Some on-campus lab sessions

UniversityUniversity of Aberdeenof AberdeenSummer SchoolSummer School

6 weeks late June until start of August

Route into Aberdeen University if you don’t get what you need in your exams

Must have already applied to the University to be eligible

Online CoursesOnline Courses

Many courses covering various subjects available.

Run by Universities/Colleges Can offer a taster in new subjects Varying lengths and time commitment e.g. FutureLearn

SummarySummary

Research is important

Lots of options to enhance your application

ASPIRENorth can help! Personal Statement Workshop end of S5 Action Planning Interview start of S6 1:1 Application Support in S5 and S6

Any Questions?Any Questions?