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Helpful Websites for Higher Education and Beyond
At West Somerset College, we understand that planning for your future can be overwhelming. That's why we've compiled a list of some of the best websites to help you navigate your options.
Exploring Your Career
The National Careers Service website is a great place to start if you have a career in mind and want to know how to get there.
Bright Knowledge is another valuable resource that aims to inspire, guide, and support individuals to make informed choices about their future.
Choosing the Right Course
UCAS is the best place to start your search for higher education courses. The website includes a course search engine, handy tips for students and parents, and links to institution websites.
Hot Courses offers a vast selection of courses, including a funding search for grants from charities and trusts.
University Guide
The Guardian's Higher Education microsite provides a course search engine, league tables, and advice for students.
Oxbridge Applications
If you're considering applying to Oxford or Cambridge, Oxbridge Applications is an invaluable resource. The website offers a wide range of free resources, recent news, and course information.
Comparing Higher Education Courses
Unistats is the UK's official site for comparing Higher Education course data. You can search by course, institution, or even student satisfaction.
Open Days and University Events
OpenDays.com is the best place to find out about the latest open days for universities. You can search by date or university.
Unitasterdays.com allows you to search for university events, including open days, and register for email alerts.
Student Finance and Gap Years
The UK Government's Student Finance website provides information about student finance, including loans and grants.
Student FinanceThe Student Loans Company website offers further information about student finance, particularly repayments and official statistics.
Student Loans CompanyThe following Websites are useful resources if you're considering taking a gap year. The website helps you weigh up the pros and cons of taking a gap year.