Researching Courses

UCAS course search http://www.ucas.com/students/coursesearch/ is the best way of searching for courses

Copies of University prospectuses which can be borrowed from the Careers Centre

Online prospectuses and websites for each UK University - check entry requirements for courses carefully

Degree Course Offers by Brian Heap is a good summary of degree subjects and entry requirements, interview advice, number of applicants per place & advice on personal statements

Times Good University Guide lists University in overall ranking order and by subject www.time

www.unistats.direct.gov.uk/ to see how 220,000 students rated their university experience in the latest National Student Survey
Stamford Test –free online test to help you decide on degree courses http://ucas.com/students/choosingcourses/choosingcourse/stamfordtest

Centigrade – online test which is more detailed than Stamford test (costs £15 ) http://www.coa2.co.uk/centigrade/?pagename=index

UCAS TV Guides http://www.ucas.tv/

Open days –most are in June http://www.opendays.com/
All University Prospectuses/websites advertise their Open days - online booking is essential for most

Taster Courses- book your place online at http://www.lon.ac.uk/tasters

Look out for tailored events at certain universities summer School schemes eg Sutton Trust, Uniq Summer School at Oxford University and the Sutton Trust Summer School programme at Cambridge, Bristol, Nottingham and St Andrews Universities

"Students are monitored and supported through an effective tutorial programme"
Association of Colleges Report on HSFC 2007

The College student support system is geared to make students rapidly feel secure and at home. There are opportunities for new choices, new beginnings.

"Good personal and academic support for students"
Ofsted Inspection Report on HSFC 2005

Each student is allocated a Personal Tutor who supports her/him throughout the year with study and personal issues. Tutor and student establish a close working relationship through daily tutor meetings, weekly tutorials and regular individual tutorial sessions when targets which have been set will be reviewed. Tutors are supported by a range of Senior Tutors and can refer students to the College Counsellor if the need arises.