CHOOSING A COURSE
Research is the key to finding the right course. Try looking into a range of courses you’ re interested in, as many different universities and colleges will offer the same( or similar sounding) courses, but what and how you learn might be very different.
Degree apprenticeships may be a good option for those wanting to combine paid workplace experience with structured training, for more information visit: apprenticeships. gov. uk
• Modules – What are the specific modules for this course, and how do they compare to others, even those that sound the same?
• Entry requirements- These may differ from one institution to another.
• Type of assessment- Some courses may put more emphasis on exams, others on coursework or practical assessments.
• What’ s your motivation- To do a vocational course / something you enjoy.
• Facilities- Work spaces, equipment, and study environments can vary. Ask if there are plans for anything new.
• Contact hours- The amount of‘ contact time’ can also be variable. Ask yourself honestly if more‘ independent study’ time is really better for you, or would you benefit from more structured timetabling?
• Study opportunities- Are there opportunities to study abroad, or work in industry for a year? Is this something you would want?
• Length of the course- Could you do it part-time if you wanted to, or could you do an integrated masters?
• Campus setting- is the campus spread out or in one place.
• Distance from home- maybe you don’ t want to go too far from home, maybe you do, consider travel options and expenses.
To help you decide on the right course for you, make the most of online comparison tools such as:
discoveruni. org. uk and whatuni. com
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