Frequently Asked Questions
We hope that this FAQ page will help to answer the questions about aiming higher and university education that you have.
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What if I can't afford to pay for university ?
If you are a full-time student from a low income household you can apply for non-repayable grants from the government. You can also apply to the university for a non-repayable bursary to help you with living costs.
No matter what your household income, all full-time students are also eligible to take out low-interest student loans, from the Student Loan Company, to assist with paying tuition fees and living expenses.
I want to take a year out before I start my course. Is this OK?
You can defer a place at university, or college, and take a year out to get a job, earn money, travel the world or develop new skills.
This is usually known as a gap year. It is important that you inform the university that you are taking a gap year so you don't lose your place.
Which university course is the best ?
There is no such thing as "the best university course in the UK" there are however a number of courses that could be right for you !
Everyone is different. Everyone likes different subjects.
Everyone has a different style of learning.
Each university offers different courses and each course is taught slightly differently.
When deciding on a university course you need to take into account multiple factors like entry requirements, teaching methods, support services, living arrangements, sports facilities etc..
Where can I find out about apprenticeships ?
Apprenticeships are a way of combining work and learning. You can earn money and learn practical skills on the job. Apprenticeships lead to National Vocational Qualifications and a good Advanced Apprenticeship pass can get you into university. You can find out more at www.apprenticeships.org.uk
Can university prepare you for a job?
University courses are carefully designed to ensure that degree-level students study up-to-date, appropriate and detailed topics which will help them get jobs. Many degrees are designed in collaboration with employers to ensure that skills taught on the degree are useful in the workplace.
What happens if I don't do as well as I hope in my exams - can I still get to university ?
If your results are not what you expected you could arrange to re-take or re-sit the exams. You may wish to consider taking a Foundation Year or a Foundation Degree.
Some universities will allow you to enter a university course if you have work experience in the area you want to study.You may decide to work and go to university later.
The Open University has an open access policy and you could register for a university degree with them. An Open University degree is modular and takes longer to achieve. (approx. 8 years of study)
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