Transcript A-level subjects and subject combinations

Year 12 Options Evening 2017
‘Subject Choices at 16’
Key Stage 4 – Careers Support
18 lessons in Term
1 of Year 12
Talk from Queens
University
Subject Teacher
Advice
8 lessons in Term
2 of Year 12
To help
students make
an informed
choice
New A-Level
Subjects Talk
Special Careers
Day
Careers Service
Advisors - Interview
Drop-in Advice
Sessions
Time
25-10.00
Thornhill College - Year 12 Special Careers Day (Friday 3rd March 2017)
Session
Venue 1
Venue 2
Venue 3
Venue 4
Venue 5
Venue 6
Venue 7
Careers Room 1
Lecture Theatre
History Room 1
History Room 2
History Room 3
History Room 4
Env ICT Room
1
Anthony McGrath Queens University/ASSEMBLY HALL
00-10.35
Medicine
Dr Neil
Corrigan
Engineering
Hanna &
Hutchinson
Fionnuala Boyle
Price
Waterhouse
Cooper
Andrew Doherty
Management
Consultancy
Kevin McDaid
Law
Carmel
McGilloway
Journalism
Derry Journal
Dentist
Gerry Cleary
35-11.00
Radiography
Kim Martin
Environmental
Science
Accountancy
Kevin McCauley
Digital
Martina
McIntyre
Kainos
Seagate
Fergal Canning
Danielle Deery
Social Work
Robbie Deane
Optometry
Paul Curtis
10-11.25
25-12.00
BREAK
2
VET
Chloe Russell
Liz Simpson
00-12.35
PSNI/CSI
Patrick Buckley
Industrial
Music Therapy Computing
Denise White Science
Science/Chemist
Jeni Toland
Magee
Mark Allan
Bio-medical
Computing
Google
Stephen
Engineering(M Kevin McDaid
McDonald
agee)
Finance &
Michaela Black
Technology
.35-1.20
20-1.55
5-2.30
30
Entrepreneurs
Hair & Beauty
Leonie & Ronan
Roco
Business
Paul Smith
Northumbria
Paramedics
LUNCH
3
LH
G.P.
Dr N Duffy
Early
Years/NWRC
Ann Tracey
Midwifery
Deirdre Gill
Pharmacy
Rachel Deane
Sp & Language
Therapy
C Canning
Deloitte
Actuarial
E McGinley
Languages
Creative Arts
& Technology
Dr M Jennings
Art/NWRC
Sheila O’Brien
Paul Smith – Northumbria University
Sports
Paul Smith
Northumbria
Physiotherapy
Katie Holly
Educational
Psychology
Paula Hegarty
St Mary’s
Teaching
Susan Morgan
Key Stage 4 – Careers Lessons
High level of selfawareness
What are the
options post-16?
Researching
university courses
What are the jobs
of the future?
Identify skills
and talents
To help
students make
an informed
choice
What A-Level subjects
are on offer?
Which subjects do
you really enjoy?
Which subjects
are you good at?
Researching
careers and jobs
Do I need certain A-level
subjects for a particular degree?
http://www.nidirect.gov.uk/index/information-and-services/parents/educationworks/teenagers/help-your-child-make-the-right-career-choices.htm
https://www.ucas.com/ucas/after-gcses/help-andsupport/parents-and-carers
Is Higher Education still worthwhile?
 ‘Knowledge Economy’ requires highly skilled
workers. Graduates have higher employment rates,
with a greater proportion in high-skilled employment,
and higher median salaries than non-graduates.
 Over 60% of all new jobs require a degree course
 Many of the jobs advertised ask for graduates of any
discipline
Graduate Labour Market Statistics, 2016
Universities UK 2016
Applied Subjects
1) Health and Social Care (Double and Single Award)
2) Life and Health Science (Double Award)
 Two thirds of the marks for Applied Subjects are awarded
through portfolio units – coursework. One third of the marks
are awarded through examined units – tests
 Applied Subjects could be worth either:
One A-Level = Single Award or Two A-Levels = Double Award
Applied Science
Physiotherapy
Early
Childhood
Studies
Food
Technology
Primary
Teaching
Nursing
Applied
Science
Speech
Therapy
Architecture
Dietetics
Building
Surveying
Environmental
Science
Occupational
Therapy
Accountancy
Irish
Computer
Science
Forensic
Science
Product
Design
Applied Subjects
Speech
Therapy
Primary
Teaching
Social
Policy
Early
Childhood
Studies
Midwifery
Applied Health
and Social Care
Youth
Work
Criminology
Psychology
Business
IT
Nursing
Irish
Multi
Media
Geography
Teaching
Social
Work
Counselling
Human
Resources
Factors to consider when choosing your
subjects:
1. Look at the list of subjects available and choose
subjects you enjoy
2. Look at university course specific requirements –
remember that most universities make offers
based on 3 A-levels
3. A-level subjects and subject combinations –
Russell Group – ‘Facilitating Subjects’
4. Labour Market Information
Advice from Year 13 students
• Choose what you are good at
• Listen to what your subject teacher is advising
• Don’t choose what your friends are choosing unless you
really want to do the subject
• Speak to Year 13 students to hear what they think
• Don’t choose a subject because you like the teacher
• Find out what the subject involves before you sign up to it
• Make sure you know the entry requirements for the subject
2nd Factor to consider when choosing your
subjects: University Course Specific Requirements
Look at university course specific requirements – remember
that most universities make offers based on 3 A-levels
PHARMACY - usually - Chemistry and at least one subject from
Biology, Mathematics and Physics (AS Biol preferred)
ENGINEERING - including Mathematics, and another
science depending on the type of Engineering
PHYSIOTHERAPY – Sometimes two Sciences are asked for
ACTUARIAL SCIENCE – Maths required.
Specific GCSE Requirements at Queens University
• Business Management - Maths Grade B
• Nursing: - Maths & Science Grade C
• Midwifery – 5 Grade B’s, incl Maths and Science
• High Demand Courses –offers based around
outstanding GCSE results
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Factor to consider when
choosing your subjects:
A-level subjects and subject
combinations – Russell Group –
‘Facilitating Subjects’
Document – ‘Informed Choices’
A-Level Subject Combinations
 Many
university courses do not require specific Alevel subjects – offers are based on grades or points
 Choose a broad range of subjects at A-level to
develop as many transferable skills as possible and
keep post A-level options open
 Choose a degree from a good university and get
the best degree classification possible
HAVE THE COURAGE TO PLAY TO YOUR STRENGTHS
Labour Market Information
Job opportunities expected to expand –
(STEM areas)
1. Green Economy
2. IT
3. Food
4. Healthcare
Green Economy
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Efficient Energy Use and Management
Renewable Energies
Water and Waste – Water Treatment
Waste Management, Recovery & Recycling
Environmental Consultancy
Green ICT Applications/Software
IT
 Financial Services
 Communications
 Creative Industries
 All Sectors
Food Sector
 Shortages within the Sector
 Marketing
 Production
 Distribution
WHICH DEGREE SUBJECTS DO
EMPLOYERS PREFER?
Miles Cowdry, Director, Global Corporate
Development, Rolls Royce:
“We are looking for graduates who can
be our future leaders and can
demonstrate qualities of courage,
judgement and breadth; typically
linguists or arts graduates fare better
in this regard.”
(26 year career with RR)
How can parents
help?
ENTRY TO HIGH DEMAND COURSES MAY
INVOLVE:
* Good GCSE profile
* Additional tests– eg.BMAT, UKCAT & LNAT, HPAT.
* A* grades (GCSE) or impressive module results (AS)
* Work Experience
* Evidence of engagement outside A level specification
Brains are not enough!
 What the selectors are
looking for:
 Transferable Skills
 Personal Qualities
 Motivation
 Enthusiasm
 Depth of knowledge of
course
Get involved in extra-curricular activities ……
Stand Out from the Crowd
 Awards and Achievements
 Work / Voluntary Experience
 Extra-Curricular Activities
 Positions of Responsibility
 Ability to work on your own
 Teamwork
Year 12 Options Evening 2016
‘Subject Choices at 16’