Morrisby test to help pinpoint degree subject?

[DrKatieS]

I am trying to help my niece who has no clue as to what she wants to study at university. She is not particularly academic (predicted Cs) but is set upon going to university - rather than an apprenticeship/job.

I thought it might be a good idea for her to sit the Morrisby assessment as it is used by so many private schools to help students pinpoint what they might like to study at university? Does anyone have a view on this please?

Btw, her A-levels are history, psychology and biology.

Our school used it for careers. It was quite accurate! You have the standard courses with those A levels but grades will limit choice. There might be subjects like HR that could be considered. Maybe marketing and allied business management courses. History and law might be a stretch but would she look at Psychology? Again at a lower end university. I would definitely look at a practical business type course. There might be biology based courses that could be of interest too.

Hi @TizerorFizz We will give Morrisby a punt then! Thanks. I had been thinking about business management - always struck me as quite a good general degree. I think it may have to be with a foundation year though as places like Nottingham Trent (is that the kind of place you had in mind when you said lower end university?) want 120-128 UCAS points (ABB-BBB) - surprisingly high, no? But, it does drop down to 112-120 points (BBB-BBC) if you chose the Business Management and Marketing degree there. Very much appreciate your input.

@DrKatieS
Yes. I was thinking former polytechnic (eg Nott Trent) or college of higher education that have good business connections. I don’t think she’s RG bound so I think the key is to look for practical courses and plenty of universities are good at this. Lower end wasn’t really fair of me!

Nottjngham Trent is pretty good for business and management. I think, as you have noticed, that grades are lower if you add in specialist areas such as marketing and do look at HR.

Look at places like Bournemouth as a foundation year is available.

Thanks @TizerorFizz. I am finding researching the lower universities (looked at Bournemouth this eve as you suggested) fascinating. The range of courses and the vocational elements are quite something - in a good way. My two DC were Oxford and Bristol so i have never looked at lower tier unis before. Now devouring Nott Trent, Sheffield Hallam, York St John, Oxford Brookes websites. I am truly encouraged - so many good courses out there for not quite so academic students

Shld say I am now familiar with Sheffield Hallam as a place though - my step son is there since Sept but his mum helped him with all the research and didn’t want my involvement (fair enough #aftermathofdivorce). He is loving it - studying Business with French. Btw he got ABB but firmed SHU over Cardiff and Reading. I raised an eyebrow (secretly) but he has no regrets

Of the ones you mention I think York St John is ranked lower but all are in great university cities. Oxford B has quite a high proportion of privately educated Dc and students from London like it.

The former polytechnics were set up to offer courses that supported business and the public sector. They are definitely worth looking at and visiting. UWE in Bristol is also a good shout. The former polytechnics became universities in 1992 but did offer degrees before that. Anyway, you will surely find something of interest.