Further Education

Similar to voluntary work, taking part in extra-curricular activities will be a good addition to your future CV.  Not only will it improve your job prospects, it will also help you to make new friends, learn new skills...

Whatever type of job you want, it is important that you consider taking further education to get the qualifications that you will need in the future. The government has recognised that some young people cannot afford to...

Although most students go through university without ever coming into contact with drugs, it is important to acknowledge that some people do and it can cause many problems with them and those around them. The list of...

Going away to a strange place with new people is not easy and lots of people will begin to miss their home and parents. If you begin to feel like this the most important thing to remember is that it is completely normal...

If you do not get the grades that you were expecting in your end of course exams at college it is not the end of the world.  You may still be able to get on the course that you want through clearing. Clearing is the...

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...

When finishing college you may be excited about the prospect of leaving home and beginning your new life at university. It is important to remember that what course you do will largely reflect on your employability in...

When you finish your GCSEs you will be considering which direction to head in next. If you have decided to go to college it is important to consider your options thoroughly. There are many different choices out there...

If you are planning to leave school and begin working straight away it is important that you find work that will allow you to train towards a nationally recognised qualification. If you know what type of work you want...

Being a student has its many perks, but perhaps one of the most popular is getting cheap travel. One of the most popular methods of transport is the train, and you will be pleased to know that NatWest bank are offering...

If you would like to pursue a career in law it is important that you prepare yourself early. The usual route towards qualification is A-Levels, Degree, LPC/BVC, and then Training Contract/Pupillage. To become a...

Being away from home not only means freedom to do what you like; it also means you need to be responsible for your own cooking and food shopping. You may think that you will have to cut out all that healthy eating if...

You may have noticed when you were considering which university to go to that the two top ranked institutions in the UK are Cambridge University and Oxford University. The two have consistently been ranked the top...

The Access to Learning Grant is a fund given to students who are experiencing financial hardship. To be eligible for the grant you must be either a full-time higher education or postgraduate student. However, you can...

One of the most popular courses taken at college are A-Levels. The qualification is made up of two parts – AS and A2 Level. They are usually studied over a period of two years full time. However, it is possible to study...