Careers Website

http://www.careersbox.co.uk/ I came across this website as it has lots of short videos explaining key features of a wide range of aceeers.  If you try the explore tab, it suggest videos based on your interests.

Study in the Netherlands

thanks to Gordon collins for the following information.

Applications to study in the Netherlands have grown hugely; here is some information on the Dutch system:

·         The average fee is £1500

·         1560 courses at degree, masters and PhD level are offered in English

·         UK students can get a Dutch grant (266 euros a month) provided they work part time for at least 32 hours per month and can apply for a means tested grant of up to 240 euros pm. All EU students qualify for a tuition fees loan of 142 euros pm.

·         www.studielink.nl is the Dutch equivalent of UCAS and has lots of information

·         The top universities in the Netherlands, according to the QS world ranking, are; Utrecht, Leiden, Amsterdam, Groningen, Erasmus and Maastricht

·         Health insurance is mandatory and costs around 40 euros pm

·         Private housing demand 2 months’ rent in advance as a deposit, plus a month in advance

·         Typical applications require a letter of motivation, a CV and the AS grades achieved

·         Most students apply between January and April

·         There are few campuses in the Netherlands (they are mainly a UK and US phenomena)

·         Freshers’ week tends to be in mid August

·         Most tuition is in groups of around 25 people and tends to be problem based learning

·         It is generally easier to get into a Dutch University, in terms of grades, BUT you must pass the end of year exams which are the main filter

·         Germans are overwhelmingly the largest group of non- native nationals at Dutch universities

Teach Maths or Science

From September £20,000 will be available for students with a first-class degree to teach maths, sciences and foreign languages. Students with a 2:1 can get £15,000, while those with 2:2s could receive £12,000.  

information just for parents

http://www.parentadviser.co.uk/ does what is says on the tin

Lancaster University Management School

I spent yesterday looking around this school and was very impressed.  A few things struck me, the amount of investment that has taken place, £300m in 5 years in accomodation make the students digs award winning, the school and staff were impressive - it is a top ten universitiy.  I also like the possibility of applying for NN43 Accounts, Auditing & Finance - if chosen then E&Y train you and give you paid employment - if not then your application reverts to the standard N400 Accounts & Finance. http://www.lums.lancs.ac.uk/

Gap Medics

This site has opportunities for potential medics to shadow and work alongside doctors whilst working in a developing country.  Thanks to a parent of one of my students for this information.  I feel that summer of yr12 into yr13 is the ideal time for this.  http://www.gapmedics.co.uk/

Why go to University video and others

https://www.o2learn.co.uk/o2_video.php?vid=1483 has a great selection of videos.  This one is simply why go to university.  Others have tips on specific interviews, finance, freshers week and lots of lesson related content for A levels.

College of Law taster days for year 12 students

These are available in April and June for year 12 only http://www.college-of-law.co.uk/Want-a-law-degree/LL-B-taster-sessions/

Interested in engineering

If you are in year 11 and interested in engineering you will need to aplpy for a Headstart course http://www.etrust.org.uk/headstart/courses.cfm. Applications normally open about October of Yr 12 and close in February.  Most courses take place in early July at the end of Yr12.  This year most cost £255 for a full residential course.
Bangor university also normally offer a summer school in Photonics http://www.photonicsacademy.com/
I also would refere readers to an earlier post about courses offered by http://www.smallpeicetrust.org.uk/

Russell Group extends membership to four more universities

http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/2012/mar/12/russell-group-four-more-universities?newsfeed=true The group containing many of Britains top universities admitted 4 new members this week.

Even more accountancy opportunities

Further to some recent posts about accountancy, here are some more opportunities
www.deloitte.com/scholars  www.grant-thornton.co.uk/schoolleavers  www.ey.com/uk/eyfasttracks or www.ey.com/uk/careers  www.deloitte.co.uk/graduates/brightstart  www.icaew.com/careers

Careers in Law

The following companies all offer schems for graduates or scholarships in some manner or other
www.allenovery.com/careeruk http://www.mulitplyingyourpotential.co.uk/   www.blplaw.com/trainee www.cliffordchance.com/gradsuk  http://www.cmstalklaw.com/  www.freshfields.com/aboutus  http://www.herbertsmithsgraduates.com/  www.hoganlovells.com/graduates  www.linklaters.com/ukgradsUG  www.nortonrose.com/careers http://www.slaughterandmay.com/  www.snrdenton.com/graduates

A level revision courses over Easter at Bangor University

These run from 2-5 April and are available in Maths and the Sciences www.bangor.ac.uk/education/other_courses

Calling all English students, Historians, Lawyers, Medics, Polticians, Philosophers and Economists!

A series of one day lectures at Oxford to help stimulate interest for the above subjects.  Lectures are during easter holidays and details can be found on http://www.oxbridgeapplications.com/our-support/school-of-ideas/