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Disabled students: Researching your choices

Our best advice: start your research early. Alongside your research into courses and universities, you may also need to take your individual support needs into account when making your choices.

Doing research

Useful tools to help you think about what to do after your GCSEs or National 5s, including info about post-16 qualifications, and advice on different careers.

Research some career and job families

There are hundreds of different kinds of jobs and careers available. We’ve collated together some information on different career families, or job sectors, together with some useful links to help you decide what sort of job you would like in the future.

Researching university options

If your child decides university is the right path for them, there’s still a lot of research to do, with approximately 35,000 undergraduate courses to choose from.

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What to consider when you're researching accommodation

Signing up to any contract can be daunting, especially if it’s for something as important as where you will live. This article covers the top things to consider and look out for when you're searching for rental accommodation in the UK.

Alternatives to university

Going to uni or doing an apprenticeship isn’t right for everybody. When researching post-16 plans, it’s important your child weighs up all their options to make the right decision for them in the long-term.

Applying

Discover everything you need to know about the application process, including research, the application itself, and your next steps.

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Before you apply

Consider all the options available to you before you begin your application. Find out what places are really like, attend events, research industries, and make sure you're clear on what you want to do before you proceed.

Classroom resources

These lesson ideas are designed to provide 15-minute activities to get your students thinking, discussing, researching and reflecting on their future plans

Enhanced Provider Pages

Engage applicants and pre-applicants with rich provider content that's presented to them from the earliest stages of their research, boosting brand awareness and securing lead gen data.

Events and open days

Research your options, meet unis face-to-face, and get your questions answered at our events, and uni open days. Find out how to make the most of them, with our tips for preparing.

Exhibiting as a university or college

We run the go-to events for young people researching their post-school/college options. This is your chance to showcase your university or college and everything it offers to the audience you need to reach.

Finding university accommodation

If your child has their heart set on university halls, they’ll need to do their research and apply early. Places aren’t always guaranteed, so it’s important to encourage them to think about alternative accommodation, which can be equally fun and provide a safe living environment.

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