Aiming higher post-18

Every year hundreds of thousands of students choose higher education as their next step after school or college. Degrees are not for everyone and not essential to building a career path but are often valued by employers and offer the chance to pursue a vocation, develop employable skills and improve your career prospects and earning potential.

Choosing a higher education course is a big decision and there’s a lot to consider. Good careers advice and information are vital in this decision-making process. Choosing the right subject – do you opt for an academic subject you studied at school, a profession such as law or medicine, or a more alternative option such as cybersecurity or floral design. Finding the right course to fit with your life  – flexible and part-time, online or on-site? Selecting the right location – do you want to study near home or further afield, in a city university or country college campus?

This section aims to provide you with links to careers advice and guidance on HE courses including comparison tables of course content, providers and locations to help you shortlist your options, work opportunities after study, as well as sources of practical advice on applying for a place and financing your studies.