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Academic Staff or Course Leaders:

  • What does the course structure look like?

  • How is the course assessed?

  • What kind of support is available if I’m struggling academically?

  • Are there opportunities for work placements or internships as part of the course?

  • What graduate jobs do students typically go into from this course?

  • How often do students get to interact with lecturers or tutors?

  • What does a strong personal statement look like for this course?

  • How competitive is this course?

  • What qualifications do I need to apply?

  • Are there catered and self-catered options?

  • How far is accommodation from campus? Is transport included?

  • How much does accommodation cost, and what’s included?

Admissions Staff:

  • What does a strong personal statement look like for this course?

  • How competitive is this course?

  • What qualifications do I need to apply?

Accommodation:

  • Are there catered and self-catered options?

  • How far is accommodation from campus? Is transport included?

  • How much does accommodation cost, and what’s included?

Student Finance:

  • What bursaries, grants and scholarships are available?

  • Is there additional financial support I can apply for?

  • Are there any course specific grants or awards?

  • Can I work part-time while studying?

Student Life and Support:

  • What is the student support like?

  • What societies, clubs or sports teams are active here?

  • What’s the local area like for students? Is it expensive? Is it safe?

  • How diverse and inclusive is the student community?

  • Are there career services or employability workshops during the degree?

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Students

Resources designed to support young people who are navigating school, further education, and higher education!

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Parents and Carers

Resources for Parents/Carers to enable you to support young people as they make decisions about their future

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Teachers/ Practitioners

Resources for teachers/practitioners working with young people and supporting the Careers curriculum in school/college

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Specific groups

Resource and information relating to specific groups and / or circumstances that may benefit from additional support.

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