University - Higher and Further Education
This page contains useful information about all things university.
Why apply to HE? Is it for me?
Check out the following resources to find out more?
https://www.ucas.com/undergraduate/what-and-where-study/open-days-and-events/virtual-tours
https://www.unitasterdays.com/
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Applying to university – The application process
Here you will find detailed information to help you make a successful application to university for 2023 entry:
Before applying:
Why are Open Days important and what should you do when you’re there?
University Open Days – Why Bother
Schedule of Open Days for those applying for 2024 entry.
University Open Days – 2024 Entry
Starting your application:
To be used by TRC students when completing their application form.
UCAS Student Instruction Guide 2024
Important information for TRC students on how to enter these qualifications correctly on UCAS forms.
Entering BTEC CTEC CACHE and WJEC Quals. on your UCAS form 2024
Writing your Personal Statement:
There are 4 booklets, each containing useful advice and a Personal Statement template. Use the most appropriate one for you:
Personal Statement Guide 2024 – University
Personal Statement Guide 2024 – Allied Health Professions
Personal Statement Guide 2024 – Medicine, Dentistry and Vet Science
Personal Statement Guide 2024 – Teaching
The UCAS Hub
The UCAS HUB is your one stop shop for all your research, choices and applications.
1. The explore tool – where you can search subjects and discover courses.
2. The notepad – so you can keep all your thoughts about your next step in one place.
3. Apprenticeship finder – for the latest vacancies, locally and nationally.
4. The personal statement builder – to help you structure your writing and introduce yourself to universities.
5. The Tariff calculator – for tallying up your UCAS points to see if you meet entry requirements.
Your Hub is your space. Organise the widgets, remove the ones you don’t need, and tick off your to do list.
Register today
Degree Apprenticeships
Degree Apprenticeships are an increasingly viable option for students wishing to work alongside their higher education studies – please see our poster and also the information from ASK Apprenticeships. Sheffield Hallam has a particularly strong offer for Degree Apprenticeships and run a recruitment event in November of each year: https://www.shu.ac.uk/study-here/higher-and-degree-apprenticeships.
Sign up to the UCAS mailing list to be informed about degree apprenticeship opportunities: https://www.ucas.com/apprenticeships/subscribe-alerts
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Resources for Parents/Carers
Everything you need to support your child with their higher education choices:
Access to HE Event
Presentations and resources from our Y12 Journey to Uni Event held on 3rd May 2023 are available to view and download here:
Choosing your course & university 22-23 Nottingham
Choosing your course & university 22-23 Nottingham
Newcastle PS presentation is a link in this doc
Personal Statements slides – York Uni Thomas Rotherham
Personal Statements slides – York Uni Thomas Rotherham
Sheff. Univ. – Choosing a course and university (1)
Sheff. Univ. – Choosing a course and university (1)
Student Finance 2023-24 Huddersfield – Copy
Student Finance 2023-24 Huddersfield – Copy
Student Finance England LIVERPOOL E.2023
Student Finance England LIVERPOOL E.2023
TRC – Applying to Higher Education 23 24 – Introductory information for parents