A reference source to all major degree courses. Examines what the course really involves and how courses differ between institutions. Trotman

You Want to Study What?! Vol I

Whether it is adventure tourism or Celtic studies, laser science or yacht and small craft technology, this carefully researched guide is a must-have for individuals who do not want to study a traditional course. Trotman

2008

Contains details on a further 80 uncommon or unusual courses on offer at colleges and universities across the UK. Trotman

2008

Guide for higher education (HE) applicants with details on grades and point requirements for every course. Trotman

various

2007/8

Set of ten different study subjects areas, providing informative directory which offers an at-a-glance comparison of degree courses, offered by every educational institution, in the same subject. Trotman

Sept00

Using the Internet to research, select and apply for degree courses. Kogan Page

Useful information on higher education courses in Scotland. As well as listing the main degree and diploma courses at all the universities and higher education colleges in Scotland, it gives information on where you can take Higher National Diploma and Certificate courses at FE colleges.

Comprehensive database of further education (FE) higher education (HE) and Postgraduate courses, holding 100,000 courses at over 1,000 institutions in the UK and Eire. Online only version also available for £145.00 - Trotman

Gives users scope to explore their thoughts and ideas for higher education. Aimed at people taking A-levels, Advanced GNVQs or equivalent qualifications who are yet to decide on any future career move. Network licence: £130.00 + VAT | Use at Home add-on £20 + VAT. Careersoft

National Learning Directory

www.direct.gov.uk/careersadvice (opens in new window)
Helpline 0800 100 900
Hundreds of online courses in computers, office skills, self development or to improve your maths or English, designed so that you can learn at a time, place and pace to suit your needs.

http://ug.studylink.co.uk (opens in new window)
Internet-based information on undergraduate and further education opportunities in the UK

Finding your way back to work

http://backtowork.direct.gov.uk/index.html?PRO=emc&CRE=Jobs (opens in a new window)
Support and advice on how and where to look for jobs and on applying and approaching employers.

BBC Learning

www.bbc.co.uk/learning/subjects/adult_learning.shtml (opens in new window)
Provides information on returning to learning. a course search, and advice on skills for work and learning.

LSC - Learning and Skills Council

www.lsc.gov.uk (opens in new window)
The LSC is responsible for funding and planning education and training for over16-year-olds in England.

Department for Business, Innovation and Skills

www.bis.gov.uk/ (opens in new window)
This new Department is concerned with higher education, skills, science, innovation, enterprise and business.

Open University

www.open.ac.uk (opens in new window)
The Open University is the UK's largest university with over 200,000 students customers.

PUSH online

www.push.co.uk (opens in new window)
Features information about every university in the UK, interactive maps and a search function to help applicants identify the right university for them.

UCAS

www.ucas.ac.uk (opens in new window)
The Universities and Colleges Admission Services deal with applications to full-time and undergraduate courses.

Hotcourses

Independent-sector education website, which provides information on courses, schools, colleges and universities as well as funding opportunities and career options. Polish version also available from home page link.

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