Year 9 Pathways Making informed choices Why is
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Year 9: Pathways Making informed choices
Why is this important ? • The more quality GCSEs you get, the more options you will have • Some careers require you to have studied certain subjects to a certain level • Some universities look for certain A Levels • All employers will look for GCSEs in English, Maths and Science Grade 4 -9
Exploring Careers – Academic Pathway GCSEs A Levels Degree Will need 5 GCSE grade 4/ 5 and above Study 3 - 4 A levels Will Choose 1 or 2 subject
Exploring Careers – Level 3 Pathway GCSEs A Levels Will need 5 GCSE ( 4 -9) Can study less 3/ 2 Including Eng. Maths Degree BTEC Level 3 Can Combine with A Levels
Exploring Careers – Practical Pathway GCSEs Apprenticeship Will Need English Maths Can be level 2 or level 3 Will re-sit to gain English / Maths Qualified in your Field BTEC / vocational Will re-sit to gain English Maths
What would you like to know about university?
How many universities are there in the UK? a) Around 40 b) Around 450 c) Around 15 d) Around 40000
How many courses can you choose from? a) Around 40 b) Around 450 c) Around 15 d) Around 40, 000
How many courses can you choose from? a) 130 b) 45 c) 300 d) 4
How many universities are there in the UK? a) 130 b) 45 c) 300 d) 4
Why go to university? To follow a vocation To pursue a career, not just a job
Prospectus Challenge! 1. Find a course that starts with the first and last letters of your name 2. Find a course that you have never heard of before. What are the entry requirements? What kind of job might it lead to? 3. Find a course that interests you!
Making Choices My favourite subjects If I go to university I am interested in studying……………………………………………………. . . . . What qualifications do I need to study on this course? …………………………………………………………… What GCSE’s will help me get there? …………………………………………………………… … My hobbies & interests Careers I am interested in My personal qualities
Top Tips! • Read all of the information provided by your school • Think ahead. Is there a career that interests you? If so, are their certain GCSEs that you need? • Choose a subject you love! • This is a personal choice- do not let others influence you too much! • Ask for advice from your teachers