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Higher Education
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Evaluation
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Students should evaluate the information on the sites they come across, e.g.
Who has produced the site ? - Site 'ownership' may affect the validity of the information - why is the information being displayed - commercial gain ? advertising ? etc.
How relevant is the information ? - Careers information from US based sites may be of limited use. The nationality of a site may not be immediately apparent.
How recent is the information ? - Especially for career pages and course details it is vital to have the latest information.
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General sites
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BBC Education Webguide - click on Careers which offers much useful information and gateways to many other careers-based sites.
The Big Trip - for young people who are uncertain about their future. A self-discovery tour helps young people to assess what they have to offer and includes a career planner.
Careers Europe - offers guidance about careers, studying and professional training in Europe. Includes information about living and learning in Europe for non-EU citizens.
Careers Portal - over 2000 links to careers-related web sites including how to get on to Art and Design courses and a bookshop.
Channel 4 Brilliant Careers - very popular with Year 11 students.
Connexions - click on Career Bank. To find out about a particular job use the A-Z, otherwise click on the Career Sector.
Disability
Information for disabled students
Europa
Overseas study programmes
Guardian University Guide
interactive guide to universities and colleges, covering some 60,000 vital statistics on 150 higher education institutions.
HERO
Higher Education and Research Opportunities in the United Kingdom. The Studying section has useful information on choosing a course, and the University Finder facility is excellent for researching universities.
HEW
Studying in Wales
Independent Higher Education
"Check out which university, college or course best suits your needs"
ISCO - is the careers site of the independent schools' sector. There is much useful information and bookshop but some programs require payment.
Law Careers - vacation placements, minipupillages etc.
The Law Careers Advice Network
New Scientist Graduate Gateway- provides an important gateway to science careers sources.
NHS Careers
The Open University
Open Days
Prospects Careers Service It contains a whole range of careers related material and links to other useful sites.
PUSH Online Guide to University
"Unbiased, no-nonsense reviews of all the universities in the UK, taken from The Push Guide to Which University, the leading independent guide to UK universities. Plus links to university, student union and student-run websites for the official and unofficial view from the ground."
Scholarship Search - has details of possible HE grants and awards.
Schoolzone - this covers a very wide range of topics. The Career Zone provides detailed profiles on many careers, and much more.
Shell - Livewire - site of the organisation which helps 16-30 year olds start and develop their own business and gives advice.
Springboard - masses of careers-based information and links (n.b. Hobsons is a publisher)
Studying in Scotland
UCAS
Universities & Colleges Admissions Service for the UK
UCAS Clearing
vacancy service available from mid-August until late September
Unilinx
Conferences designed to give you a tast of university life
University and Higher Education
The government education and learning website has a good section on universities and higher education with advice on student finance, where to go and what to study.
University Rankingsuniversity statistics and student statistics.
student finance
Unofficial-guides.com
"aims to provide the most student friendly and honest alternative information on Higher Education for prospective students and parents"
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Higher Education
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Aim Higher
Australian universitites
Braintrackallows you to reach university web sites all round the world.
Further education colleges
Courses in Ireland
Careers in Europe
Information for European students on graduate recruitment, current vacancies, work placements and internships in Europe
College View
For students who are actively exploring higher education and career opportunities in the U.S.A.
Connexions
Down to earth government site for young people which inter alia covers higher education
The Course Source
Curriculum 2000 Medicine
provides a complete breakdown of the 2004 requirements for entry to UK medical schools (pdf file). Extremely useful.
DFES Financial Support
offers the latest information from the government about financial support for students.
Distance Learning
Database of distance learning, flexible learning and open learning programmes from UK providers
French Graduates
Reference site for young French graduates of large business and engineering schools as well as universities. This site allows a direct contact between students and recruiters. In French
Grandes Ecoles
This site aims to help high-school students and their parents understand the system of the Grandes Ecoles and provide information about each school's specialist areas. In French
Study and Work in Germany
Information on studying and working in Germany; find work placements, universities, current vacancies and company profiles.
Study and Work in Switzerland
Information on studying and working in Switzerland; find work placements, universities, current vacancies and company profiles
Fulbright
is an absolute 'must' for anyone considering studying at university in the USA.
Graduate Careers
The latest graduate jobs, careers advice and postgraduate study options in the UK
Gradview
For students who want to go for a graduate degree in the U.S.A.
Guardian Education
National newspaper with the most comprehensive coverage of Higher Education
HERO
(Higher Education and Research Opportunities) - lots of links for students, researchers, staff and employers and claims to be updated weekly.
Hotcourses
enables the applicant to develop a personalised league table by matching his or her personal profile and extra curricular interest to a list of universities and colleges.
Masters of Law
Search for Masters of Law programmes offered by institutions world wide.
MBA
Search for MBA programmes at business schools all over the world.
National Union of Students
University Open Days
and how to get the most out of them.
Study in Australia
Designed for international students considering higher education options in Australia. Contains information on all areas of study, lifestyle, visas, costs and more.
Postgraduate Studies UK
The complete guide to postgraduate programs in the UK.
PUSH
is the web site of the book but both are worth using for impartial information about student life in individual UK universities.
QAA
provides reviews of the quality of provision in HE programmes in 13 subject areas.
Student Loans Company
Springboard
For UK students aged 16 to 18 looking for careers, job vacancies, education or gap year information and advice.
Student UK
another must. Covers all aspects of student life.
Studies in Australia
For students anywhere in the world, at any level who want to study in Australia
Study in Europe
For students anywhere in the world who want to study at any level in any European country.
Study in the UK
Everything an international student needs to know about studying in the UK: lifestyle, levels of study, courses, institutions and application procedures for all study levels.
The Good Guides
Search for and compare every undergraduate and postgraduate university cours available at every Australian university
UCAS
Comprehensive list of courses, tariffs and application procedures from the Universities and Colleges Admissions System
Study Link
Guide to universities and colleges
UK Course Finder
(developed by the Morrisby Organisation) for students who do not know what they want to study or where. The online questionnaire enables the integration of students' study interests with their exam subjects for a search of an HE database to find those courses best suited to them. The service is free.
University Advice
Extensive advice on how to choose a course and university
University Course
contains a search engine which ranks 44 of the more popular courses. This ranks universities as opposed to just listing courses and UCAS points.
University Options
Site run by University of Manchester with general guidance on course choice at any university
Student reports on Universities
Hobsons Virtual Education Fair
Visit to browse the stands of institutions from all over the world offering pre-degree, undergraduate, postgraduate and MBA programmes.
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Oxford and Cambridge Entrance
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Visit the university websites to discover the optimum choices of AS and A2 subjects for entrance to these universities.
Oxford Admissions
Cambridge Admissions
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