Is university for me?
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- introducing higher education
- why to choose higher education - and how it's different
- routes into higher education
- choosing your course and university
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We think so - more than a million people are in higher education in universities and colleges in the UK.
And they study in different ways - full-time, part-time or while they're working.
Students come from diverse backgrounds, age ranges and ethnic origins - one thing we can guarantee is you'll meet lots of interesting people.
Benefits of university
There are many reasons why people choose higher education:
- increased job prospects
- greater financial reward
- studying a subject which fascinates you in greater depth
- doing something entirely new
- to gain skills and experiences which last a lifetime.
Research what's right for you
But you do need to make careful choices - universities can be very different. It’s important you find the one that suits you. Through research and visiting the ones you like the sound of, you’ll get a feel for the place itself and if you’ll be comfortable studying there.
A Student Says...
‘At sixth form I researched my future and university seemed the way forward. It was.’
