Useful Links : Higher Education and Gap year
To help you with your careers research we have provided a number of useful links to websites and resources.
www.ukcoursefinder.com
Know you want to go to university but not sure what to study? Use this questionnaire to match your interests and A level subjects to suggest degree courses.
www.unistats.com
Official information to compare courses and universities including student satisfaction rates, employment statistics and costs.
www.slc.co.uk
Information from the Student Loan Company Student Finance, Loans and Grants to UK Students.
www.bestcourse4me.com
Free to use website to help choose the right course at University (includes data on employment careers and salaries)
www.ucas.com
A wealth of information on the official website for University courses (including advice for students and parents)
http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/universityguide
You can rank Universities by different criteria
www.thetimes.co.uk/Good_Uni_Guide
The Times guide to UK University ranking
www.scholarship-search.org.uk/
Search for information about courses, funding (includes online budgeting tool)
bursarymap.direct.gov.uk/
Find out about bursaries at universities and colleges around the country
www.bestvaluehe.org.uk/
Find out where recent graduates are now working etc. (does not cover all universities)
www.universityoptions.co.uk/parents/1/1.asp
This is a portal which will provide links to a whole range of additional Higher Education and related information relevant to parents
www.gapadvice.org
Independent advice on Gap year activities
www.notgoingtouni.com
UK’s leading website on alternatives to traditional University (including Gap years, scholarships and apprenticeships)
