choosing your course

Choosing Your Course

One of the biggest regrets graduates have is not picking the right course…

44% regret their choice of subject

Higher Education Research Choosing Your Subject What to Look for When Choosing Your

Course and University Researching information Next Steps

Choosing Your SubjectYou could decide to study

A subject you have already studied A subject that relates to a career idea A subject that relates to something

new Still not sure…?

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What Factors Could Influence Your Choice

Course University

What to Look For When Choosing Your University and Course

Entry requirements Type of university Location Student satisfaction scores How you’ll spend your time Course content

More Things to Look for How you’ll be assessed Graduate prospects Fees Professional accreditation Competition

“Top things to look for when comparing uni courses” (Which?University)“How to Choose the Right University” (What?Uni)“Help! I don't know what course to choose - what do I do?” (Which?University)

Other Things to Consider What do you want to do after the

course? How do you like learning? Get to grips with the language of HE Rankings Culture Home or away? Work experience Cost Your second choice

What Next? Continue Research

Seek advice and help if needed Check open days and attend these for

universities you are considering Narrow down choices to 5 courses Work on experience/ skills/ knowledge Work on your personal statement

What Then? Ensure you know deadlines (including school deadlines)

Medicine & veterinary science Art & design Oxford & Cambridge Performing Arts All other courses

Prepare for tests Medicine Teaching

Look into scholarships/ bursaries Gap Year/ delayed/ deferred entry? Apply! Sort out your student finance

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Which? University

What? Uni

The Student Room

Open Days Check dates Book a place Plan for the day

What? Uni Search by university or date

UCAS Spreadsheet sorted by university and date

Which University (Advice section) Course specific questions to ask

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Go Search At least two courses in two different subjects

Entry requirements Previous courses studied Types of campus Student satisfaction Graduate employment Graduate Pay University information University prospectus Course fees Costs Reviews or comments from students

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