May 19, 2012 | For Students By Students
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University Study Advice

Introduction:

Helping decide your future

You might be in the middle of your second year as you read this, wondering if it’s a good idea to beef up your CV credentials with a Master’s course that relates more directly your planned career, or you may just be in the middle of studying for your A-Levels, curious about what kind of options you have once you leave Sixth Form. Here’s an overview (short of Doctorate courses) of all the options at your disposal.

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Careers in Engineering

Postgraduate Stúdy Advice

Why do postgraduate study?

Whatever you choose to study, you will need to enjoy and be interested in the subject to keep yourself motivated, especially for research degrees.

Undergraduate Advice

Applying to university Clearing.

If you find that you don't have a place then you will be eligible for the UCAS Clearing scheme, a way of matching universities without students to students without universities.

 

Study Overseas

Overseas Study

Overseas study presents exciting opportunities for many prospective postgraduates, but there are plenty of factors to weigh up before you get your passport out.

MBA's

What is an MBA?

The Master in Business Administration (MBA) degree is internationally recognised and is seen as a passport to a successful management career.The MBA is essentially a generalist qualification designed to widen the horizons of business professionals. It takes into account all the major functions and practises of a business

Student Finance

Student loans

Full-time students starting a higher education course in 2011/12 can apply for loans to help with their tuition fees and living costs.

Foundation Degrees

Foundation Degrees

A foundation degree is a degree level qualification which combines academic study with work place learning. Designed in association with employers, they are qualifications to equip people with the relevant skills, knowledge and understanding to achieve academic results as well as improve performance and productivity in the work place.

HND / HNC

Certificates of the future

If you want to go on to higher education and gain a recognised qualification to do a specific job, a HNC or HND could be for you. HNCs and HNDs focus on 'learning by doing' and can lead into a new career, or help you progress in your current line of work.