University? Why?

Senior Lecturer and Placement co-ordinator BSc Sports Therapy Coventry University

Research interests:Injury rates in a variety of sportsPractitioner safety in mental health nursingPsychological and physiological effects of spinal

boardingMartial arts as a mental heath intervention.

Philip Smith MSc  MCSP Grad. Dip. Phys.

Give me new skills Introduce me to new people and

experiences Give me a qualification Give me a career Make me more employable Increase my standard of living

What can University do for me?

Communication Research Practical Social Life skills

What skills?

Communication – will learn to write in appropriate English

Research skills – almost all courses have either final year project and/or thesis (dissertation)

Practical skills – drama, dance, medical professions science and sports courses all have practical element

Social skills – student union, sports clubs and societies

Life skills – manage a budget, time management, cooking, washing etc.

Transferable/ Life Skills

What course do I want to do? Does the way they run my course suit me? Do I want to live at home? Do I want to work? Can I afford it? How good is the university? http://www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.u

k/league-tables/rankings

Which University?

Is it something I find interesting/might enjoy?

Am I good at it?

Does it match my career aspirations?

Do my A levels/BTEC’s let me do it?

Which course?

Staff student ratio Access to IT

What is included in the fees Student accommodation Student services Semesters/ number of supervised hours

(KIS)

How do they run the course?

Home Cheaper living costs

(bank of Mom & Dad)

Stay with friends (unless they move away)

Get cooking/washing done

Lower student loan

Away Higher living costs Lose old friends –

but make new ones Do your own

cooking, washing Higher student loan Homesick?

Course fees Living costs Need to work? Full-time, part-time or sandwich

course Sponsorship? Bursary/scholarships available?

Affordability

Average all universities £8,600 Range from £4,000 to £9,000 Depends on university and course http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-12880

840 (2012)

Cheapest not always best value Most expensive not always best quality

Course fees

Tuition fee loans - maximum of £9,000 Maintenance loans-

£6050 (London) £3,875 (out of London)

£2,750 (living at home) Grants – up to £3,250 (depends on income) Bursary – NHS courses, from university,

employers Scholarships – sporting, academic

Finance

You borrow the money Start paying it back once you start earning

over £21K per year (proportionate to income)

Pay back until loan + interest is paid or for 30 years

If not paid back after 30 years then debt is written off

http://www.slc.co.uk/

Student loans – how do they work?

Graduates earn on average £12k a year more than non-graduates

Hourly rate for graduates = £19.60; non-graduates £12.00

Average for graduates in public administration, health and education sectors were £27,600.

Average earnings in sectors related to science, engineering and business, such as the banking and finance industry, were £37,300.

(NoS 2011)

Is it worth it?

League tables http://unistats.direct.gov.uk/ University websites Open days/visits Previous students (alumni)

Which University?

Do you like the city/town? What is the campus like? Student body Social/sports facilities Nightlife Accessibility

Other things to consider

Guardian League Table 2014 guide–27 overall out of 119 (above Leeds -28; and Manchester- 33)◦ National Student Satisfaction Survey scores◦ Staff to student ratio◦ Career prospects

Number one for film production & photography Top ten in the UK for

- Nursing & Midwifery- Events management- Building & Planning- Social work

Coventry University Ranked Top UK Modern University

Nutrition and Food Science 9 Physiotherapy 13 Events management 15 Mechanical Engineering 19 Sports Science 19

http://www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk

Other top 20 subjects

Provides new undergraduate students with either £1,000 cash a year or £1,500 discount a year on University owned accommodation

How do I qualify?◦ You are a UK applicant to Coventry University ◦ Apply for at least one full-time undergraduate degree ◦ Select Coventry University as first choice (CF or UF) ◦ Achieve at least ABB from three full A-levels/equivalent◦ Pay full tuition fees

Academic Excellence Scholarships

Awarded competitively to approximately 30 students a year with the ability to represent the University at a high level

Open to students participating in a sport recognised by Sport England

Our Sports Scholarships

Level 1: High County or National £1500 (£750 cash & £750 support services)Level 2: High National or International£3000 (£1500 cash & £1500 support services)

Recent Successes of our Scholars• Double Paralympic Wheelchair Racing

Champion, Double World Champion & 6 World Records

• Alpine Skier at Sochi Winter Olympics 2014

• 2013, 2012 & 2011 British Universities Judo Champion and GBR Senior Squad member

• 2013 England Senior Karate Team, GB University Team & BUCS Gold Medallist

Any questions?

Thank you for listening