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Careers Teachers Event – Open Day 2017

Welcome

Isabel Jennings

Director

Marketing, Recruitment, Communications & Internationalisation

Agenda

• Faculty Overviews

An overview of new programmes and initiatives from each of our three Faculties

AHSS – Dr Philip McGowan

MHLS – Gordon Brown

EPS – Andrew Norton

• Educational Skills Development – Maria Lee

Pathway programmes, scholarships and employability skills development

• Student Accommodation – Richard Robinson

New student accommodation provision for 2018

• Admissions Update – Jennifer Dwyer

• Questions

TOP

1%TOP 10

STUDENTEXPERIENCE

UK

2ndFACILITIES

TOP 20

SUBJECT

RANKINGS

94%WORK OR

FURTHER STUDY

INVESTMENT

IN FACILITIES

QS World Rankings

2018/webometrics.info9TH in Times Higher

Student Experience Survey 2017

Times Higher Student

Experience Survey 2017

20+ subjects in Top 20 in UK DLHE 2015/16 3 new Faculty buildings & investment in

accommodation

Computer Science

Building

Main Site Tower/Law School

Retaining our Students

University Retention

• National Average 7.8% of 1st year

students leave their course

• RG Average 5.5% of 1st year students

leave their course

• Queen’s University 4.1% of 1st year

students leave their course

Source: HESA non-continuation rates 2015-16

The MaSN

• No international or GB student displaces a student from Northern

Ireland (excl. quota controlled subjects)

• The number of places we can allocate to students from Northern

Ireland is capped, it is not capped for international or GB students.

• Students from Northern Ireland still account for 82% of all

undergraduate students.

The Domestic Recruitment &

Events (DRE) Team

Una Reid

Head of Domestic

Recruitment &

Events

Anthony McGrath

Domestic Recruitment

Manager

Grace Meehan

Student Recruitment

Officer (UG)

Conleth Burns

Student Recruitment

Support Officer


Dr Philip McGowan

School of Arts, English & Languages

Faculty of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences

M Liberal ArtsInnovative New 4-year UG Programme for 2018 Entry

Flexible Degree International Study

Placement OpportunitiesMulti and

Interdisciplinary Teaching

MLiberal Arts

M Liberal Arts

Flexible degree opportunities combining Liberal Arts with pathways in:

Anthropology French Music

Drama History Philosophy

Economics Politics Portuguese

English International Studies Spanish

Film Irish Theology

M Liberal Arts: The People

Ambitious for

themselves and for

the world

Have leadership drive

and motivation

Prepared to tackle

the major challenges

we face today…

M Liberal Arts: The People

M Liberal Arts

Dr Philip McGowan

School of Arts, English & Languages

e: [email protected],

t: 02890 973261

mailto:[email protected]

Relaunch of:

• Single Honours Sociology

• Single Honours Anthropology

BA Sociology – So what’s new?

Themed pathways:

• Risk and Social Inequalities

• Conflict and Security

• Life course

• Family, Childhood and Health

Final year research project and

dissertation:

possibility of action projects and

placements, employability

sessions etc.

Potential Maymester module –

either Paris or USA

Other exciting possibilities:

Employability will be enhanced through

the core ethnography and dissertations

based modules –

potential that they could be run through

placements with organizations.

It is possible that a student could develop

a relationship with a potential employer

from Level 1 through to the end of their

dissertation 18 months later.

:

BA Anthropology – So what’s new?

:The degree pathway has been revised with

new modules and revision of existing modules.

New module focusing on anthropology's role in

policy and practice -

Hanging Out on Street Corners will introduce

the utility of ethnography and anthropology in

applied situations.

Example:

Importance of symbols for social groups when

you're working in public policy/government.

BA Anthropology – So what’s new?


Gordon Brown

Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Sciences

Schools in the Faculty

• School of Biological Sciences

• School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Science

• School of Nursing and Midwifery

• School of Pharmacy

• MPharm Pharmacy

• BSc Pharmaceutical Sciences

• BSc Pharmaceutical Sciences with Industrial Placement

• BSc Pharmaceutical Biotechnology

• BSc Pharmaceutical Biotechnology with Industrial Placement

School of Pharmacy

1stin the UK for

Pharmacy(TIMES 2016)

ranked

The pharmaceutical industry has a greater

impact on the UK economy than any other

high-tech industry.

It employs 73,000 people, and offers

graduates a chance to play an important role

in the development of new medicines, with

employment opportunities existing at all stages

of the drug development process.

Did you know…

Drug

DiscoveryPre-clinical Clinical trials Review Clinic

10,000COMPOUNDS

< 250COMPOUNDS

< 5COMPOUNDS

6 years 7 years 2 years

Pharmaceutical Sciences is the study of the

formulation, development and manufacture of new

drugs. It’s a fast-developing and compelling area of

scientific study.

Pharmaceutical Biotechnology is the science that

covers all the technologies required for the production,

manufacturing and registration of biological drugs.

All of these facets are addressed and integrated in two

three-year undergraduate degrees.

YEAR 1

• Basic Skills for the Pharmaceutical and

Biopharmaceutical Sciences

• Mathematics and Statistical Skills

• Pharmaceutical and Applied

Microbiology

• Physicochemical Principles for

Formulation

• Pharmaceutical Physiology

• Structure, Reactivity and Mechanism in

Organic and Bioorganic Chemistry

YEAR 2

• Industrial Pharmaceutics

• Principles of Drug Action

• Medicinal Substances

• Placement / 48 weeks between

Level 2 and Level 3

YEAR 3

• Advanced Delivery Systems for Large &

Small Molecules

• Quality Assurance and Regulatory Aspects

of Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

• Pharmaceutical Science Research Project

• Drug Design/Pharmaceutical Analysis

BSc Pharmaceutical Sciences

Optional 48 week placement within industry between Years 2 and 3

BSc Pharmaceutical Biotechnology

YEAR 1

• Basic Skills for the Pharmaceutical and

Biopharmaceutical Sciences

• Mathematics and Statistical Skills

• Pharmaceutical and Applied

Microbiology

• Physicochemical Principles for

Formulation

• Pharmaceutical Physiology

• Structure, Reactivity and Mechanism in

Organic and Bioorganic Chemistry

YEAR 2

• Industrial Pharmaceutics

• Principles of Drug Action

• Medicinal Substances

• Placement / 48 weeks between

Level 2

YEAR 3

• Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Research

Project

• Applied Biotechnology and Regulatory Affairs

• Biological Approaches to Disease Treatment

and Prevention

• Biopharmaceutical Analysis

• Industrial Biotechnology

Optional 48 week placement within industry between Years 2 and 3

Students can choose a Four Year option which will allows them the

opportunity for experience of the industrial environment, through the

inclusion of 48 week placement within industry between Years 2 and 3.

Current placements are taken with a range of companies based in NI,

Scotland and Dublin.

Industrial Placements

Queen’s College China was jointly established

by China Medical University and Queen's

University Belfast in 2014.

Based in Shenyang, students study the same

BSc courses which are taught in the School of

Pharmacy in Belfast. This presents

opportunities for students to study modules in

China during their programme.

International Opportunities

Studying for the BSc Pharmaceutical Sciences or BSc

Pharmaceutical Biotechnology degree at Queen‘s will assist students

in developing the core skills and employment-related experiences that

are valued by employers, professional organisations and academic

institutions.

• Industrial pharmacy (£25k)

• Academic pharmacy (£31k with a PhD)

• Scientific publishing (£21k)

Additionally we consult and have developed links with a large number

of employers including Warner Chilcott and Almac who are members

of the stakeholders panel for this degree.

Career Prospects

A-Level

BBBIncluding Biology/Chemistry and at least one from Mathematics or

Physics + GCSE Chemistry/Biology grade C or GCSE Double Award

Science grades CC + GCSE Mathematics grade C


Andrew Norton

Faculty of Engineering & Physical Sciences

Schools in the Faculty

• School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering

• School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

• School of Maths and Physics

• School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

• School of Natural and Built Environment

• School of Psychology

Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Focus on Employability


Acquire

knowledge that will let

them change the world-

covering topics such as

security, sustainability

and health.

Apply

their knowledge through

project based learning

and employability skills.

Augment

their learning through

engaging with industry

during their studies;

continuing to be part of

Queen’s once they leave,

as Alumni.

Ways to engage


Thursday 10th

November 20176.30-9.30pm Engineering Parents' Evening

Year 12, 13, 14 Students

and Parents

Tuesday 20th – Friday 23rd February 2018

10am - 2pm TBCEPS Regional Open Days (Newry, Derry, Omagh, Ballymena)

Year 11, 12, 13 Students and Teachers

Wednesday 21st March 2018

6.30-9.30pm Science at Queen’s Year 11, 12, 13 Students and Parents


20th – 23rd February 2018

Year 11, 12 and 13

All Schools

Interactive exhibits

Newry, Derry, Omagh, Ballymena

REGIONAL

INTERACTIVE

OPEN DAYS

Higher Level Apprenticeships

• With PWC developing an HLA in Software Engineering with Digital Technology

• Apprenticeships of 4 year duration

• Apprentices will study for a BEng degree alongside their employment

• Study core modules from Levels 1 and 2 during first 2 years

• Specialised level 3 modules aligned with role in company taken in years 3 and 4

• Apprentices will be paid company employees from day 1 and will not pay university fees

• Intention is to introduce for 2018 entry – look for announcement



Maria Lee

Head of Educational and Skills Development

Update on two developments focussed on widening access

Pathway Opportunity Programme

Lloyds Scholars Scheme

Ongoing developments supporting employability and skills

Development weeks

Focus on work related learning experiences (local and international)

Overview

• Targeted at Year 13 pupils who meet WP eligibility criteria

• Guaranteed Offer - Up to two A-level grade (or equivalent) reduction

• 2017-18 programme will be open in September 2017 and will offer 120 places

for up to 6 pathways.

• Includes workshops, masterclasses and assessed residential summer school,

supported by peer mentoring, blended learning and onsite visits

Pathway Opportunity Programme

• Unique social mobility scheme introduced to Queen’s in 2017 offering 15

new undergraduates the opportunity to become part of an award-winning

programme, which includes

– Financial Support

– Paid Internships

– Advice from a mentor

– Skills Development Workshops

– Rewarding volunteer work

• Competitive process, opens in May each year

Lloyds Scholarship Scheme

14 MAY – 1 JUNE 2018

INSPIRE | INNOVATE | EXPLORE

Three weeks when students are provided with space to engage in a broad

range of development activities which complement academic learning.

Students are invited to apply for funding for their event and compete for

prizes in the new ‘The Development Weeks Challenge’ competition.

Development Weeks

.

For more information and updates go.qub.ac.uk/developmentweeks

http://www.qub.ac.uk/directorates/sgc/DevelopmentWeeks/

Work related experience for ALL students.

Careers Options by Skills and Sectors

http://www.qub.ac.uk/directorates/sgc/careers/CareersInformationbySchoolandSector/

Career Development

Programmes

Learning about core business functions, developing business-related skills, and network with potential

recruiters.

Engineering Leadership, Insight into Management, MEDIA, Skills for Success

Alumni Career Mentoring Graduates of Queen's mentor students on 1-1 basis

Work Place Study Tours Visiting a range of employers, to undertake active learning opportunities and network with professionals in a

range of industry sectors and locations

Projects Linking students with community needs to develop employability skills in an applied context

Science Shop, Homework Clubs

Queen’s Internship Short unpaid internships (1-2 weeks) and paid internships (1 month to 3 months)

Work Placements modules Working in an organisation as part of a module

Work Placement Working in a company for up to a year-in a paid placement as part of a degree programme

.

.

Growing Global Opportunities


Richard Robinson

Head of Accommodation

• 2,247 self-catering study bedspaces

– Elms Village (1,900 bedspaces) & Queen’s Houses (347) close to

main campus, Malone Road and Botanic

• Choice of 38, 39 and 51 week contracts

• Variety of rooms from £73 - £127 per week (2017-18)

• Current over-demand (800) in accommodation and many other

students do not apply

Existing Accommodation

• £70m investment in student accommodation in the city

September 2018

• Elms Village – 1,900

• Queen’s Houses – 347

• New City Centre Accommodation – 1,216

• Total accommodation available 3,463

• 54% increase in rooms for Queen’s students

Expansion Plans

Queen’s Accommodation in the City

• 2,247 self-catering study bed spaces.

• Two city centre locations:

– McClintock Street / Bedford Street (476)

– College Avenue / Great Victoria Street (740)

Both within 15 minutes walk of the main campus

Gymnasium on ground floor of College Avenue – access for all student residents

24 / 7 wrap around service - safety and security is our priority

• 24 hour reception at Elms and the city centre properties

• 24 hour security help desk at Elms and city centre properties

• Electronic access systems for safety – no keys

• 24 hour pastoral support for all students

• 24 hour helpline for internet

• 24 hour maintenance provision

What is unique about our accommodation?

• Modern purpose-built student accommodation

96% refurbished within the last three years

• A range of social and communal facilities including:

– study area and computer lounge

– coffee bar, shop and laundry

– quiet space and social space

• Vibrant events programme and pastoral support for students delivered by the

Residential Life team including student Residential Assistants

What to expect?

Range of rooms to suit all budgets:

• Twin £73

• Standard £97

• En-suite £115

• Premium £127

Diverse student population – up to 80 nationalities and an opportunity to

make new friends for life.

What to expect – room types?

• All self-catered accommodation

• 10-11 students sharing an apartment / floor in Elms

• 3 - 6 students sharing an apartment in city centre

• 52% en-suite

• What is included in the cost:

Heating, hot water, 100Mb internet and Wi-Fi for all students

Cleaning of communal and shared areas weekly (students clean own rooms)

24 hour services and programme to support a fun and vibrant student lifestyle

Secure bicycle storage

What to expect ?

Safe, secure, affordable and high quality accommodation for all our students

• 3,463 bed spaces from September 2018

Please encourage all of your pupils to apply for accommodation at Queen’s next year.

Applications will be taken from March 2018 for the 2018-19 academic year.

To Apply: http://www.stayatqueens.com/

Accommodation at Queen’s

http://www.stayatqueens.com/


Jennifer Dwyer

Head of Admissions & Access Service

2017 POSITION PRIOR TO CONFIRMATION

Applications down by -1.5%. Nationally the reduction

was -3.7% (UK -4.2% and non UK by -1.3%)

Overall UFs static; CFs up by +1.9% and CIs +7.9%

NI & EU (MaSN) applications down by -2.2%

UF – up by 16 (+4.9%)

CF – down by 13.5 (-0.3%)

CI – up by 189.5 (+7.3%)

Positive recruitment outcome

INTAKE 2017

Target

intakes:

Figures in brackets = target intake in 2016

Agreed some flexibility would be exercised in terms of NI & EU intake numbers

Current Position:

Projected NI & EU intake above target

GB intake above target

Borderline standards higher in many subject areas

NI & EU

Including GB intake to controlled subjects

3225

(3330)

Nursing (all fields) 459 (432)

Midwifery 45 (35)

GB 282 (275)

INTAKE QUALITY – ENGINEERING & PHYSICAL

SCIENCES

For majority of subject areas up to one A-level grade drop or one A-level grade drop accepted, but

very dependent on performance in relevant subject(s). Numbers small.

Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics and Environmental Planning.

Aerospace, Civil, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, Geography and Archaeology.

Mathematics – one AS-level grade drop if A in Mathematics ie ABC+c with A in Mathematics

Psychology – numbers controlled in line with target – some one AS-level grade drop accepted (ie

BBB+c/ABC+c) – no repeat applicants with these grades

Architecture – ABC+e (one student)

Business Information Technology – two AS-level grade drop – BBB+d

Computer Science – alternative 3 A-level + 1 AS-level offer accepted if appropriate grade in relevant

subject and some averaging above/averaging out. Subjects extremely important eg ABC with AB in

Maths and Computing accepted. ABC (D&T, Mathematics, ICT) unsuccessful.

INTAKE QUALITY – MEDICINE, HEALTH AND

LIFE SCIENCES

Biological Sciences – one AS-level grade drop if B in relevant subject

Agri-Food and Land Use – less than one A-level drop accepted depending on combination of

acceptable subjects

Biomedical Sciences – alternative offer accepted but otherwise only flexibility was in subject

performance eg ABB with BB in Biology and Chemistry accepted

Dentistry – one A-level grade drop accepted ie AAB in some cases

Medicine – precise grades only – 22 from reserve list (rank 484)

Pharmacy – one AS-level grade drop – ABB+c

Pharmaceutical Sciences – alternative offer (BBC+b) accepted (C in Chemistry in some cases

accepted depending on other subjects taken)

Nursing and Midwifery – averaged out to standard and alternative offer

INTAKE QUALITY – ARTS, HUMANITIES AND

SOCIAL SCIENCES

For BMus and most BA degrees – BBB and average out or alternative offer accepted if B in

relevant subject.

Creative Arts - Film Studies (Single and Joint Honours) – precise grades only; Drama – average

above only; Music (BA degrees) – one AS-level grade drop (BBB+c) against ABB offer; Broadcast

– one A-level grade drop – BBB/ABC

PPE – one A-level grade drop (AAB/ABB+b)

Law – ABB+c

Accounting – less than one A-level grade drop – ABB+d

Economics and Business Management – average out and alternative offer only

Actuarial Science and Risk Management – one AS-level grade drop (AAA+b)

Finance – alternative offer and average above if B in A-level Maths

Social Work – one A-level grade drop (3 students)

2018 ENTRY

New Programmes

Single Honours Anthropology and Sociology reinstated with new content (BBB)

Business Management with Placement (ABB)

Master of Liberal Arts (MLibArts) UCAS Code Y300 (AAA)

Changes to Entrance Requirements

Computing and Information Technology BBB-AAB

Food Quality, Safety and Nutrition

Food Science and Food Security

Pharmaceutical Sciences

Pharmaceutical Biotechnology

Economics with Finance GCSE Maths Grade A

Dentistry GCSE Physics/Double Award Sci no longer required

Note: Business Information Technology will remain at ABB

Refined A-level subject requirements

2018 ENTRY

Changes to Selection Criteria

Sample piece of creative writing will no longer be required for the BA Hons in English with Creative

Writing

Scoring of UKCAT for Medicine and Dentistry will revert to 2016 with the operational use of the

new test in Decision Making

Scenario questions introduced to Social Work interviews

Acceptability of New A-level Qualifications (full details in Schools & Colleges letter)

Life and Health Sciences (cannot be offered with Biology or Chemistry and also ?Physics)

Professional Business Services (cannot be offered with Business Studies)

Qualification Reform

Vocational Qualifications – planned review of current requirements

With introduction of C*, Grade B will be equated to Grade 6 in the new numerical scale


Questions

DECISION MAKING – MIXTURE OF QUALIFICATIONS

Much more common due to Entitlement Framework and Reform of Qualifications across

the UK

Admissions used to dealing with a wide variety of qualifications, including linear

qualifications

Challenge is sometimes identifying qualifications listed on UCAS application

Applied A-levels

Normally no limit on numbers counted

No distinction made unless specific requirements

Exceptions Medicine and Dentistry (maximum one Applied A-level or Applied

AS-level)

DECISION MAKING (contd)

BTEC (and equivalent OCR) qualifications

Acceptable (provided course requirements satisfied)

Level 3 Extended Diploma

Level 3 Diploma + one A-level or Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma

Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma + two A-levels (General or Applied) ie normally a

maximum of one Subsidiary Diploma in applicant’s portfolio

Exceptions – Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmacy

Offers made in terms of grades in individual units


A-level target Extended Diploma Diploma + 1 A-level Subsidiary Diploma + 2 A-levels

AAA 160 Distinctions + 20 Merits 120 Distinctions plus A 60 Distinctions plus AA

AAB 140 Distinctions + 40 Merits 120 Distinctions plus B 60 Distinctions plus AB

ABB 120 Distinctions + 60 Merits 90 Distinctions + 30 Merits plus B 60 Distinctions plus BB

BBB 100 Distinctions + 80 Merits 60 Distinctions + 60 Merits plus B 30 Distinctions + 30 Merits plus BB

BBC 80 Distinctions + 100 Merits 60 Distinctions + 60 Merits plus C 30 Distinctions + 30 Merits plus BC

BCC 60 Distinctions + 120 Merits 30 Distinctions + 90 Merits plus C 30 Distinctions + 30 Merits plus CC

These should be treated as a guide only as variations may occur in certain circumstances (eg for

Mathematics degrees A-level Mathematics grade A is stipulated).


Qualifications Reform across the UK

Phased Introduction – every year different until 2021 entry

QUB policy

Linear and Modular A-levels and GCSEs will be treated on same basis

AS-level performance will continue to be taken into account

4th AS-level will still be required for Medicine (not Dentistry)

Pass in Science Practical will be specified

Mapping of GCSE grading – C = 4, B = 6, A = 7 and A* = 8 & 9 (A* will equate to 9

only with CCEA Reformed GCSE)

SCALE OF QUALIFICATION CHANGE

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