Which Course? - Study Advice

Advice about tuition fees and student finance

If you’re starting a higher education course at university or college after 1 September 2012, you will pay more for tuition. You can apply for student grants and loans to help you with your tuition and living costs. Find out what types of financial help are available

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The Foundation of a good degree

Foundation Degrees are higher education qualifications that combine academic study with workplace learning. They have been designed jointly by universities, colleges and employers, and are available in a range of work-related subjects.

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Qualifications and Skills

After eleven years in education you are now in the exciting, but maybe scary, position of beginning to think about what you want to do after school.

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Why study a Higher Education Course

With thousands of courses at hundreds of colleges and universities across the UK, it might seem a daunting task to narrow down your choices or even work out what they can offer you.

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Studying after 16

Although you face lots of important decisions at 16, choosing how you want to further your learning and improve your skills is definitely worth taking some time over. If you’re not sure what you want to do next, don’t worry. There are loads of options to help your decision.

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Diplomas – The what and why?

Diplomas will be in full swing by the beginning of next term, so what exactly are they and why should you consider doing one? Leaving School tells you why.

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Business Studies: Develop your skills

If you choose to Study a Business Degree, during your course you will develop a good mix of subject specific and technical skills as well as transferable core skills.

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“I always knew that I wanted to be rich at the age of 6.”

Joyti Sharma caught up with Ruth Badger, star of The Apprentice, and heard all about The Badger’s school days and her rapid rise to the top of the business world.

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Which Course? - Study Advice

“I always knew that I wanted to be rich at the age of 6.”

Joyti Sharma caught up with Ruth Badger, star of The Apprentice, and heard all about The Badger’s school days and her rapid rise to the top of the business world.

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What is a BTEC Higher National?

BTEC Higher National Certificates (HNCs) and Diplomas (HNDs) are the higher education choice for students who want a more practical qualification. One that prepares them for their working life ahead.

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Choosing your University

www.merlinhelpsstudents.com helps you make the right decision when going into Further Education.

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Student accommodation costs

If you're moving away to study, securing accommodation early is vital finding accommodation is a top priority for any new student.

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Choices In Year 11

Do you know what you want to do after year 11 yet? If not, don’t panic. Follow our advice and you’ll be half way there!

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Tuition fees - Undergraduate and Postgraduate degrees

University and college websites generally list tuition fees for all their courses. Read on for information on the yearly tuition fees levied on students taking undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses by UK universities and colleges.

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Choosing your subject

Before you can apply to a university or college offering higher education courses, you need to decide which subject or subjects you would like to study. This is a personal decision, but there are a few things you should perhaps consider.

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Options after year 11

After Year 11, there are lots of choices on offer, and many ways of gaining further qualifications, skills and work experience.

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HND in HND towards a better future

If you want to go on to higher education and gain a recognised qualification to do a specific job, a HNC or HND could be for you. HNCs and HNDs focus on 'learning by doing' and can lead into a new career, or help you progress in your current line of work.

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BTECs for a better future

BTEC qualifications and OCR Nationals are particular types of work-related qualifications, available in a wide range of subjects.

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Choosing the right place to study

When it comes to choosing a course or university to study at, it can be a big decision to make. You and your friends might not all be thinking of going to the same one or you may even be thinking of living away from home for the first time.

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