Why Go To University

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Why Go To University?

• The advantages of Higher Education

By Chris Fuller Schools and Colleges Liaison
Officer
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Why Go To University?

• The advantages of Higher Education

By Chris Fuller Schools and Colleges Liaison
Officer
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Why go on to HE?
Study a subject you love and are passionate about
Much broader career choices and opportunities
Great social life, extra curricular activities
and personal development
Graduate wage scales
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Why go on to HE?
Study a subject you love and are passionate about
Much broader career choices and opportunities
Great social life, extra curricular activities
and personal development
Graduate wage scales
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There are over 50,000 courses and 325 HE
institutions to choose from
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The EP logo indicates the university has
provided a full Entry Profile for this course
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Why go on to HE?
Study a subject you love and are passionate about
Much broader career choices and opportunities
Great social life, extra curricular activities
and personal development
Graduate wage scales
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Many career choices are graduate entry only.
Even those not considering vocational degrees
will be at a huge advantage when applying for
work. Employers know universities develop
transferable skills as well as academic skills.
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Why go on to HE?
Study a subject you love and are passionate about
Much broader career choices and opportunities
Great social life, extra curricular activities
and personal development
Graduate wage scales
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A choice of over 200 University societies and
clubs including
Mountain Biking Club
Juggling Club
Squash Club
Art Society
Gliding Club
Fencing Club
Caving Club
Bike Users Club
Photographic Society
Kung-Fu Club
Astronomy society
Ten Pin Bowling Club
Hillwalking Club
Netball Club
Students Union
Life Saving Club
Buddhist Society
Mens Hockey Club
Riding Club
Womens Rugby Club
Judo Club
Canoe Club
Handball Club
Christian Union
Basketball Club
Southampton University Officer Training Corp
Conservation Volunteers
Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Society Club
Engineering Society
Extreme Ironing Society
Jazz Club
Boat Club
Windsurfing Club
Frisbee Club
Concert Band
Chinese Society
Alpha Soc
Aikido Club
Amnesty International Society
Vollyball Club
Asian Cultural Society
Kickboxing Club
Catholic Society
Badminton Club
Jiu-Jitsu Society
Southampton University Air Squadron
Chess Club
Rock Society
Hindu Society
Debating Society
Choir
Archery Club
Aikido Club
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Why go on to HE?
Study a subject you love and are passionate about
Much broader career choices and opportunities
Great social life, extra curricular activities
and personal development
Graduate wage scales
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Employment
Plus although starting later, graduates typically
start on a much higher wage which increases much
more quickly.
Non-graduate first job 11,000
Graduate first job 18,000
Loans are paid back as a graduate once earning
over 15,000 at 9 of earnings over that amount
18,000 p.a. wage - loan repayment 5.19 per
week
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Further Research
University of Southampton Open Days Thursday 3rd
July Friday 5th and Saturday 6th September
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