Future Pathways
Researching all options
UCAS – What are my options?UCAS Hub Push
Apprenticeships
UCAS: ApprenticeshipsGovernment apprenticeship website Prospects: Apprenticeships Amazing Apprenticeships Resources Higher & Degree Apprenticeships Listing UCAS: Search for apprenticeships
Gap Year/Job
Gap Year ideas School Leaver Jobs e4s: Employment for Students National Careers Service
University
Researching courses
Note: Use rankings tables with care, and search by subject, not by ‘overall’ ranking.
UCAS Search The Guardian University Guide and Rankings The Complete University Guide Times Higher Education – University Rankings What is a Foundation Year? What is a Foundation Degree?Times Higher Education – tips for choosing a universityChoosing a university – WhatUni advice
Admissions Tests
Links to various websites/ information about admissions tests
Interviews
After the application
UCAS Extra – if you receive no offers
Additional sources of information
The Independent – Student Section
Guidance for students applying with physical or mental health conditions or learning needs
Finance
Extended Version Student Finance 2024-2025
Student finance: information and applications
Student finance: additional sources of funding
Blackbullion: scholarships, bursaries and grants
Blackbullion: advice on money matters
Open University student finance course