The UK/EU Recruitment Team is able to deliver the following talks and presentations at your school or college. For further details please email ukrec@sheffield.ac.uk or complete our Presentation Request Form.
This session covers all the information a student will need to know to be able to submit an application to UCAS. This will look at the application procedure as well as the student's personal statement.
Choosing a university and a course
Target age group
Yr 11/Yr 12
Time
45 minutes
Details
In this session we look at the different types of university courses to choose from, as well as the research process that students will need to undertake.
Higher Education information session
Target age group
All
Time
45 minutes
Details
This presentation covers all aspects of higher education. Topics include the application process, student finance, course and university choices, and some tips for the students. The content of this can be altered to suit the year group and information for parents can also be included.
Introduction to Higher Education
Target age group
Yr 10/Yr 11
Time
35 minutes
Details
This presentation looks to give students a broad insight into Higher Education. It is ideally aimed at those students who have little or no knowledge about what to expect from University and studying for a degree.
Personal statements
Target age group
Y12/Y13
Time
45 minutes - 1 hour
Details
This session covers all aspects of the personal statement. Students will be told what to include and how it should be structured. Some previous examples of personal statements can also be included.
Student finance
Target age group
Y12/Y13
(shortened version can be given to Y11s if required)
Time
30 minutes
Details
This session gives an overview of the student finance package, as well as hints and tips on budgeting and how to make ends meet as a student.
Student life
Target age group
Yr 12/Yr 13
(customised versions for Y10/Y11 also available)
Time
20-30 mins
Details
This presentation looks at the issues students face when they first go to University. Topics such as accommodation and living with other is covered, whilst subjects such as budgeting, independent living and meeting new people are also covered. The presentation is usually delivered by our Graduate Intern or a Student Ambassador.
Mock interviews
Target age group
All
Details
We are able to assist schools and colleges with mock interviews, which can be tailored to suit different age groups.
