Sources of guidance
For more information and guidance on selecting the right course and university, try:
Passport activities
You can take part in a range of activities both at Teesside and within your own institution to help introduce you to the range of opportunities available in higher education and issues involved when making an application. Visit us.
Careers or course adviser
If you are struggling to select the right course, why not discuss your options with your school or college tutor.
It's always a good idea to talk to your parents, brothers and sisters or guardians and friends about your choices as these are usually the people that know you best or may have first hand experience of university.
University prospectuses
Prospectuses can be found in your careers library and contain all of the information you need to help make your decision.
Much of the detail given in the prospectus is also available on university websites. Many sites provide virtual tours. Contact details for academic departments are usually listed in the prospectus or on the web.
If you need to speak to an admissions tutor - they'll be happy to help. You can order a Teesside University prospectus here or you can visit us.
University fairs
Go along to university fairs which have representatives from most UK universities available to talk to you. Vist the UCAS website to find out about fairs near you.
Some useful sites
- UCAS - Universities and Colleges Admissions Service. This site lists all available courses in the UK, and the places you can study them.
- Directgov - the Government's website provides sections on careers and guidance, choosing the right course and deciding where to study.
- ukcoursefinder - find your dream course in 15 minutes, carry out subject searches and get help and advice on higher education.
- www.nusonline.co.uk - the National Union of Students' website has links to all national students' unions.
- www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/onelife/education - the BBC site explains the different types of qualification available and helps you select the right course.
- www.prospects.ac.uk - gives details of opportunities for graduates.
- www.skill.org.uk - if you have a disability you may find more help with the choice of where to study from Skill.
