Why Go to University

Why Go To University? The advantages of Higher Education

By Chris Fuller Schools and Colleges Liaison Officer

Why Go To University? The advantages of Higher Education

By Chris Fuller Schools and Colleges Liaison Officer

Study a subject you love and are passionate about

Much broader career choices and opportunities

Why go on to HE? Great social life, extra curricular activities and personal development

Graduate wage scales

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Study a subject you love and are passionate about

Much broader career choices and opportunities

Why go on to HE? Great social life, extra curricular activities and personal development

Graduate wage scales

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University & College Admission Service

There are over 50,000 courses and 325 HE institutions to choose from…

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Try the Stamford Test for an idea where to start…

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You can search for specific subjects, certain universities or regions

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Or you can search through in alphabetical order. Many are things are subjects that are not offered at GCSE and A-Level. 9

Aeronautics & Astronautics

Oceanography Wine Studies

Nursing & Midwifery Civil Engineering Automotive Philosophy Criminology Marine Biology Physiotherapy Environmental Sciences Entrepreneurship Viking Studies Sport International Relations Health & Social Care Audiology Youth Work Film Studies/Media Fashion Zoology Computer Science Archaeology Astronomy Ship Science Geology Pharmacology Substance Misuse Gambling

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The EP logo indicates the university has provided a full ‘Entry Profile’ for this course 12

Study a subject you love and are passionate about

Much broader career choices and opportunities

Why go on to HE? Great social life, extra curricular activities and personal development

Graduate wage scales

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Many career choices are graduate entry only.

Even those not considering vocational degrees will be at a huge advantage when applying for work. Employers know universities develop transferable skills as well as academic skills.

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Study a subject you love and are passionate about

Much broader career choices and opportunities

Why go on to HE? Great social life, extra curricular activities and personal development

Graduate wage scales

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ASquash choice of Club overJuggling 200 University Club Mountain Art Society Gliding Club Fencing Club societies and clubs including: Biking Club Caving Club Bike Users Kung-Fu Photographic Club Astronomy Ten Pin Hillwalking Netball Club Students Life Saving Buddhist ClubClubMen’s society Riding Society Bowling Club Club Union Club Society Women’s Hockey Club Canoe Club Judo Club Handball Christian Basketball Southampton Rugby Club Conservation Lesbian, Gay Club Engineering Union Extreme Club University Jazz Volunteers Club Boat Windsurfing Club and Bisexual Frisbee Club Society Ironing Officer Chinese Concert Band Club Alpha Soc Aikido Club Society Club Society Amnesty Asian Cultural Vollyball Club Catholic Kickboxing Training Corp Society BadmintonJiu-Jitsu Southampton International Society Chess Club Society Club Club Rock Society Society University Air Debating Hindu Society Society Choir Archery Club Aikido Club Squadron Society 25

Boldrewood •Medicine •Biomedical Sciences

Southampton General

Highfield Campus

•Medicine

•Computer Science

•Nursing

•Law

Avenue Campus •English •History •Film •Archaeology •Modern Languages

National Oceanography Centre •Marine Biology •Oceanography

•Engineering •Physics

•Environmental Sciences

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Study a subject you love and are passionate about

Much broader career choices and opportunities

Why go on to HE? Great social life, extra curricular activities and personal development

Graduate wage scales

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Employment Recent research has revealed that university graduates typically EARN TWICE AS MUCH as those that go directly into work. Plus although starting later, graduates typically start on a much higher wage which increases much more quickly. Non-graduate first job £11,000

Graduate first job £18,000

Loans are paid back as a graduate once earning over £15,000 at 9% of earnings over that amount… £18,000 p.a. wage - loan repayment = £5.19 per week

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University Websites

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Research

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University of Southampton Open Days: Thursday 3rd July Friday 5th and Saturday 6th September

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