Whether you are leaving school, at college, or thinking of going to university, this section is here to help you make informed choices about what to do next. There’s advice about what to do if you’ve just had your A-Level results, whatever the outcome, plus information on all the different types of further study open to you.
How are the courses structured? Higher education courses are structured in different ways.
A foundation art course is an intensive one-year course that gives students the chance to develop their art or design skills. Here’s a quick overview of what you need to know.
To go into higher education, you need certain qualifications. The exact requirements vary from course to course.
Choosing a higher education course is a big decision – there are thousands to choose from, and most last three to four years, so you want to make sure you pick the right one.
You may want to gain some work experience, perhaps in a particular career. Alternatively you could be thinking about doing some voluntary work, either in this country or abroad.
Religion plays an important part in society. From ethical values and morality through to art and history, it affects every aspect of a nation’s culture.
If you have received your A level grades and they aren’t enough to get you a place at the college you want to go to, don’t worry.
If your A level grades aren’t high enough to get a place on the course you wanted to study, and you don’t want to go through the Clearing System, you can always apply to retake your exams.
