With over 160 universities and colleges to choose from and an endless number of courses and study opportunities, your UK higher education experience may be as individual as you are.
Specialist universities and colleges, world-renowned historic institutions, modern inventive facilities, and pioneering and progressive research centres may all be found around the country, allowing you to adapt your education to your interests and professional ambitions. Although there are hundreds of institutions to pick from, there are several measures you may take to narrow down your choices.
1. Research online – Google it!
UCAS has the great majority of UK courses, which you may sort by location and course details. Once you’ve narrowed it down, go to university websites to see what comprehensive information is accessible. Look them up on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat. You may be able to ask inquiries during web conversations with academics or students.
2. Consider the structure of the courses
Consider how you’ll be taught and rated, such as if a course requires a lot of examinations, essays, or group work, as well as the course material. Students may regret not checking their reading lists before starting university.
3. Attend open days.
It’s always worthwhile to pay a visit to the university. You’ll make your final selection based on how you feel on the open day. Visit at least twice (if you can afford it) and spend as much time as possible there. There will be a lot going on, so make a plan ahead of time to ensure you don’t miss anything. Talk to, as many people as you can while you’re there, and visit the town or city as well as the university. Bring someone along for a second opinion if you can. “Someone who won’t be as thrilled and starry-eyed as you” is preferred.
4. Ask questions.
Ask employees and students for their thoughts on the university and what they like about it. Ask about life beyond university, such as where the course will lead you, and ask for evidence. You may, for example, inquire as to what former pupils have gone on to achieve.
5. Consider the location.
Consider the location of the university as well as the available housing options. What is the cost of living in this area? And, if you were to choose between a crowded metropolis and a peaceful rural campus, which would you choose?