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What is HE and Why Go!

Discover the vast array of options available for higher education in the UK, from universities to apprenticeships. Learn about the benefits of studying beyond 18 years old, choosing your own path, and boosting your career prospects. Find out why people choose to pursue higher education and how it can lead to greater financial rewards. Explore different learning formats, career paths, and useful resources to navigate your journey to success.

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What is HE and Why Go!

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  1. What is HE and Why Go!

  2. What are my options? 35-40,000 courses in the UK alone, at approx. 150 universities University, FE College or Apprenticeship Studying beyond 18 years of age

  3. My Higher Education journey What A levels did you take? What did you achieve? How long was my degree course? When did you start applying for graduate jobs? Careers begin and the world is your oyster!

  4. Why go? Life skills Social life & making friends for life. Employability and Career goals You choose what subject you study

  5. Why people go Three reasons people choose to study a HE qualification: But … it has to be right for you!

  6. Benefits of • Independence - Making your own decisions and looking after yourself! • Budgeting! • Meeting new people • Finding yourself • Trying new activities through clubs and societies: Cheerleading, Doctor Who, Kickboxing, Equestrian, Film & Arts…

  7. Financial Benefits of HE Research suggests that people with good GCSE grades earn an est. £2,000 a year more than those who don’t. Graduates earn 25% more over an average lifetime of earnings compared to non-grads with 2 A levels .

  8. Your options for university • Campus or city university • Types of learning and types of assessment • Live on campus or live at home • Internships / Work experience / Placement / Year abroad • Full time / Part time • Distance Learning – online, HNC/HND • Degree Apprenticeships

  9. www.thestudentroom.com www.UCAS.com www.gov.uk/student-finance www.moneysavingexpert.com www.lynda.com Useful websites

  10. Questions?

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