Live Life Team
Within the UK there are 116 different universities providing further education for young people. So how do you go about choosing the university that is right for you.
There are several points to consider. What course are you planning to study, There are certain universities who are regarded as delivering a higher quality of teaching in particular areas, such as Loughborough University who have a long established link with sport.
It is also important to remember that some employers look at what university you went to, as well as what degree you studied. Some employers regard the Russell Group Universities as being the most elite. The group consists of 20 leading research-intensive universities in the UK. Many famous academics, politicians, lawyers and doctors have previously studied at these universities, and a degree obtained from these places is generally held in higher regard by employers due to the stricter entry requirements for the courses, as well as a higher quality of teaching.
Finally, it is worth mentioning Oxford University and Cambridge University. They are the top two ranked universities in the UK, and have one of the highest employment rates for graduates.
When choosing a university it is important to consider the quality of teaching, graduate employability and overall student satisfaction with the institution. Although university rankings can indicate the quality of a university in general, it is also important to look at the quality of the delivery of the particular course that you are interested in.
