Choosing a University, College or Course;
www.ucas.com
Comprehensive list of courses, tariffs and application procedures from the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service.
www.unistats.com
Government initiative to provide official and up to date information about the quality of all HE courses in the UK; includes the results of the National Student Survey, a survey of final year students in UK universities.
www.push.co.uk
Publishers of Push Guide to University. Pithy and humorous comments, but remarkably accurate.
www.guardian.co.uk
National newspaper with a comprehensive coverage of Higher Education.
www.independent.co.uk
National newspaper with several good sections, including ‘A-Z of HE Courses’ and ‘A-Z of Careers’
www.unofficial-guides.com
Student reports on Universities.
www.prospects.ac.uk
Information about what sort of jobs graduates do.
www.isco.org.uk
Interests questionnaire.
www.ukcoursefinder.co.uk
Interests questionnaire.
www.scit.wlv.ac.uk/ukinfo/uk.map.html
Map of UK HE institutions.
www.whatuni.com
Essential university and course information, plus independent reviews from current and past undergraduates.
The Application Process;
www.ucas.ac.uk
How and where to apply to UCAS.
www.studential.com
Help with Personal Statements.
www.oxbridge-admissions.info
Advice for Oxbridge applicants.
General Information;
www.isco.org.uk
Independent Schools Careers Organisation.
www.studyinscotland.org
Studying in Scotland.
www.hew.ac.uk
Studying in Wales.
www.unilinx.uk.com
Conferences designed to give you a taste of University life
www.opendays.com
University Open Days.
Financial Advice:
www.dfes.gov.uk/studentsupport
Comprehensive guide to financial aspects of studying in Higher Education.
www.studentmoney.org.uk
Scholarship search.
Gap year ideas;
www.findagap.com
www.csv.org.uk
www.cesalanguages.com
www.gap.org.uk
www.raleigh.org.uk
www.ventureco-worlwide.com
www.world-challenge.co.uk
www.concordia-iye.org.uk
www.britarch.ac.uk
www.foe.co.uk
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
www.princes-trust.org.uk
www.outwardboundpro.org