IYSS

Higher Education

 
If you have made the decision to go to university you may find you have loads of questions such as what course you should take, where to go, how to apply, what funding is available, should you take a gap year, can you study part time.....the list is mind-boggling!
 

Coventry & Warwickshire Connexions have produced the following publications to help you with your choices, copies are available from your school Connexions PA or download from the website:

Tell Me About Choices at 16  

Tell Me About A Level Links to University Degrees

Tell Me About University websites  

Finance

If you're not sure where to start then www.direct.gov.uk website is a good place to begin.  It provides all the information you need to know about Higher Education including how to apply, tutition fees, financial matters and an insight into student life. 

The Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) have also produced the following guides to help explain what financial support is available:

• A Guide to Financial Support for HE students (2010/11) click here
• A Guide: Childcare Grant and Other Support for full-time student parents in HE(2010/11) click here 
• Bridging the Gap: A Guide to the Disabled Students Allowances (DSA's) in HE (2010-11) click here
• Student Loans - A Guide to Terms and Conditions (2010/11) click here

To register and apply for full-time student finance for 2010/11 click here

For information about HE courses and/or applying to University speak to your Teacher/Connexions Personal Adviser at school or go to www.ucas.com    

Higher Education doesn't mean you have to leave home or study full time to get a degree.  Many universities offer part time degree study or distance learning which you could combine with working, voluntary work, etc.  To find out more have a look at the following websites: 

www.openuniversity.com   

www.nec.ac.uk/courses/

Planning on studying Dentistry or Medicine?

If so, please note that the 2010 UK clinical Apptitdue Test (UKCAT) is a requirement of the admission process for 26 medical and dental schools in the UK and it must be taken by candidates who want to apply for entry in 2011 and deferred entry for 2012.  Although there is no fixed date for sitting the exam, candidates will be required to register for the test before the 27th September 2010 and sit the test before 8th October 2010.  Bursaries are available to candidates in receipt of Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA).  Candidates are strongly recommended to register and sit the UKCAT at their earliest convenience to ensure that places are available at their chosen test centre.  Candidates sitting UKCAT in the UK and Republic of Ireland may be required to travel more than 40 miles to sit the exam if they do not register and book early. 

For more information and key dates, please visit www.ukcat.ac.uk