Options at 18+

Any questions about careers, university or generally about your future don't hesitate to contact Miss Hayward.

Thinking of going to university?

As a School Sixth Form we apply to University via the APPLY System linked to the UCAS website.

There are many universities with a wide variety of courses, the best solution to help you to decided is to look at the UCAS Website which contains a list of all universities and courses to fit your needs.

To assist with University Applications, opportunity will be given to 6.1 students to take part in the Higher Education Week. This will take place on during the week commencing 2 July 2012.

Important dates for your diary:

• May 2012 - If UCAS application made before 15 January 2012, you can expect a final decision from one of your choices
• 30 June 2012 - Last date when UCAS will accept changes to your online application form
• July 2012 - If you applied between 16 January and 30 June you can expect a final decision from one of your choices.
• Open Days at University 
  Before attending please complete the pro forma in Careers and pass onto your PT. Look at Open Days Website for up to date information on University Open days across the UK by institution or date order. www.opendays.com/
• Midlands Universities Open Day Dates 2012 - Click here to view the poster for more details

UCAS Card

This is free, and gives you a headstart in applying to higher education. It also gets you discounts and offers from top brands. To register in2010 please visit :http://www.yougofurther.co.uk

Click below for word documents to help you with your UCAS application:

UCAS Tariff doc | pdf

Your personal statement doc | pdf | Video

Examples of Personal Statements doc | pdf

What are admission tutors looking for? doc | pdf | Video

Art and Design applications doc | pdf

Want to go abroad to University?

Some students today go to study abroad rather than staying in England. For more information on this visit the Study Overseas website or theInternational Education for studying abroad website.

MERCERS' Educational Grants

The Mercers’ Company Educational Trust Fund enables needy students to apply for grants for University study. Applications are made through the School and numerous students have received financial help since the School opened in 1991.

What other options do I have?

University isn't for everyone and many people get a full time job. For information on getting into full time employment visit our links page.

	*NEW* Job Opps A place where Thomas Telford students can find regularly updated local, national and worldwide opportunities. View Job Opps.
For full details of vacancies, please make an appointment with Miss Hayward, Director of Careers. Don’t forget to visit this page regularly to check for new vacancies and opportunities.

You could also take a rest from school work and take a year out, for more information on this then visit the Year out guide website.

A number of companies contact the School to offer career opportunities for our Sixth Forms leavers. See Miss Hayward for more information.