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Things to consider when choosing where to go and what to study

Things to consider
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HOW DO I FIND the "best course"? It's a question asked by thousands of potential university and college students every year... yet it's a question with no easy answer!

The pages here highlight some of the wider issues you should consider when finding the best course for you and show you where to find information to help you make the right choices.

In this section...

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A guide to some of the things you should consider when choosing a higher education course.
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A guide to academic standards and academic quality - how they are measured and how to find out more.
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How might your career aspirations influence your choice of course?
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How to find out more about the content of courses and a guide to some of the similarities and differences you might find.
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How to find out more about different courses entry requirements.
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A guide to the range and benefits of employment and work experience opportunities available to you while studying on a higher education course.
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A guide to unofficial university and college league tables produced by a range of organisations.
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How can you tell which institutions (and qualifications) are bona-fide?
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How can you find out more about the research credentials of UK universities and colleges?
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How can you find out what students think of institutions and specific courses?
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How can you find out more about the help and support available for students from universities and colleges?


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