Five ways to choose the right university course
- Visit open days Talk to existing students there about their experience. Get to know the staff, the courses available, the campus and the local area.
- Research courses online. Look at websites, videos, social media channels and prospectuses to find information about the courses available, as well as independent university guides.
- Check out living costs. Do they have halls of residences or will you be renting a room in a house? How does the cost of living vary between London, for example, and Birmingham, Manchester or Aberstywth?
- Consider travel distances. Think about how far away you want to be from home, and how often you’ll travel back.
- Look at job prospects Consider the employment and salary prospects you’ll have after the
course, and the types of graduate level positions available.
PRIORITISE:
Which universities are you considering? Note their websites and open event dates
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