With hundreds of universities and thousands of courses to choose from, UCAS exhibitions can be a little overwhelming. Take a look at our guide to making the most of your visit to a UCAS exhibition to find out what to look for, what questions to ask and how to make the most of your day.
The University of Worcester guide to making the most of your visit to a UCAS exhibition
1. How to: make the most of your
visit to a UCAS exhibition
2. Use the next few slides to help you prepare
some questions ahead of your UCAS visit…
3. There are
thousands of
courses to
choose from!
What are the
entry
requirements
?
How do you
narrow down
the options?
Here are a
few
questions to
get you
started….
Do you enjoy
the subject?
What are the
assessment
methods?
Is it based on
something
you are good
at?
What are the
job
prospects
after
graduation?
4. How many
applications
are received
each year?
Are there any
subjects that
are not
accepted?
How many
places are
available for
the course?
What qualities
do you look
for when
considering
applicants?
Will I have to
sit an
additional
admissions
test?
For art
courses, is
an art
foundation
necessary?
5. Will it be a
formal
interview,
workshop or
both?
Is a formal
interview
part of the
selection
procedure?
What form
does the
interview
day take?
What is the
purpose of
the
interview?
What
proportion of
applicants do
you
interview?
How
important is
the
interview?
6. How flexible
is the
course?
How is the
course
assessed?
Is there
scope to
pursue
special
interests?
Is it possible
to study
abroad for
part of the
course?
What is the
staff to
student ratio?
Will I be
expected to
buy
materials or
equipment?
7. What is the
city or town
like? Will I
feel
comfortable
there?
Is the
University
based on one
site?
How far away
from home
do I want to
be? Can I get
home easily?
What is the
typical cost
of halls of
residence?
How far
away are
the halls of
residence
from the
institution?
What clubs
and
societies are
available?
8. Where are
graduates from
this course
likely to be
employed?
Can I get
additional
qualifications
alongside the
course?
Will there be
additional
support
available
when I finish?
What work
placements
are offered on
the course?
What do I
need to do to
find a job
when I
graduate?
Are there
opportunities
to take time
out for work
experience?
9. If you’d like any further
information or advice, get in
touch with us at:
insiders@worc.ac.uk
We’ll put you in touch with a
recent university graduate
who can answer your
questions or visit us at:
www.worcester.ac.uk
