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COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY & HIGHER EDUCATION |
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Higher education simply means going to university. A higher education course can be taken at college, university and at some further education colleges. Directgov informs us that college and university offer both academic and work-related courses. Depending on the subject and the type of job you are interested in, you can gain one of many types of qualifications. Higher education will improve your chances of getting the job of your choice and a better paid job. Higher education also enhances your chances of a higher future earning. The following qualifications and courses are other routes into college or university. Foundation & Access courses, NVQs (National Vocational Qualification), SVQs (Scottish Vocational Qualifications), BTEC National Diplomas and certifications and others. To ensure that all needs are met we have provided you with detailed information through the links listed. There is a need to both study and work part-time. We would suggest that you discuss the practicalities of this with the college and university as it can be very difficult to study and work at the same time. To assist, we have provided you with a on-line recruitment agency (Pursue IT Recruitment Ltd) who offer advise and consultancy to people including school leavers wanting to work and study at the same time. CONTACTS: Routes into university and higher education Applying to universities and colleges Advice on going to university and college from Aimhigher Not taken your GCSE’ yet? Higher education and your career The Benefits of Higher Education Qualifications Explained BTECs, OCR Nationals and other vocational qualifications University Studying Abroad Student finance – getting started Pursue IT Recruitment Ltd Journey Planner |
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