Post-18 Options
At 18, you have three main choices:
Employment
Higher education (university)
Apprenticeship (intermediate to degree-level)
Below you will find some websites which may help you with making these choices.
Apprenticeships
Amazing Apprenticeships - www.amazingapprenticeships.com
Information on apprenticeships, T-Levels and traineeships at all levels from intermediate to degree level. Includes a search function for you to find current apprenticeship vacancies.
University in the UK
UCAS - www.ucas.com
To find out about courses, places to study and entry requirements. Includes the national students’ survey results and statistics about what graduates have gone on to do e.g. types of jobs, further study.
Graduate Prospects - www.prospects.ac.uk
What do graduates do? What can I do with my degree? What job would suit me? Also contains useful job profiles plus job searching and careers information for non-graduates too.
The Times Online University Guide - www.timesonline.co.uk/uniguide
For course ideas and useful university guides.
Studential.com - www.studential.com
Provides in-depth information about choosing and going to university, the application process and preparing for interviews.
The Complete University Guide - www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk
Information about studying at university in the UK and abroad. Links to independent UK University League Tables & Rankings to help guide you to which university is best for you. For those considering studying abroad, this website provides country specific /university information, some entry standards and fee information, help with choosing a course and preparation for living and studying in another country.
Apply to Uni - www.applytouni.com
Useful website to search for university open days, to compare universities using league tables and advice about writing your personal statement. There are some subject sample statements and regular subject and careers articles.
University abroad
Fulbright Commission - www.fulbright.org.uk
A comprehensive guide to studying in the USA, it includes the application process, how to choose a university and information about scholarships and awards.
Degrees Ahead - www.degreesahead.co.uk
Studying abroad help and advice to help students wishing to study outside of the UK. Information about universities in Asia, America, Australia, New Zealand and some European countries.
I-studentglobal - www.i-studentglobal.com
Information about studying in Australia, Canada, Ireland, USA and New Zealand.
Employment
Notgoingtouni - www.notgoingtouni.co.uk
Information and advice about jobs, courses (including degree level) and apprenticeships if you are considering not going to university.
Other
Parent Adviser - www.parentadviser.co.uk
Advice for parents about their children’s career options, it provides information about choosing the right higher education course, choosing a university or college, university league tables, finance and gap years.
CareerPilot - www.careerpilot.org.uk
Browse a full range of post-18 courses, providers, apprenticeships and job profiles including salary expectations and entry requirements.