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WHAT’S INSIDE? 4

Timeline Key dates for your diary

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News

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Our pick of the top school and university news

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A Degree of Change

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Students are weighing up their options when it comes to higher education, writes Liz Ivens

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The ins and outs of applying for loans

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Turning Back Time

Does going to independent school affect your

were able to relive their university experience?

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Uni Memories How an economics degree led to a career in

Cardiff University explains why volunteering

the Civil Service for David Osbourne, a City

can add value to your student experience

University London alumnus

The Social Hub Eleanor Doughty explores the internal

The Oxbridge Interview

What would a graduate do differently if they

Students to the Rescue!

sanctum of the Students’ Union

Behind the Scenes at Buckingham

Sandy Rushty, a news editor at Sky News

Chapter Four: Uni Life Deluxe Grad Pad

Chapter Two: Applying to Uni The Ultimate Guide to Open Days

Tackling student mental health issues

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A Day in the Life of...

history offerings at four universities

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Savvy Saving

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My Uni, My Career

Top tips for visiting your shortlist

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Tips on hunting for student accommodation

Chapter One: Choosing a Course What to Study and Where Teaching, civil engineering, music and

Chapter Three: Student Finance Plan your Funding

The money-saving apps that can save you cash

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University Listings

Find your perfect university or higher education college in our comprehensive UK listings

Jess Wade, a physicist at Imperial College Graduate success stories

chances of getting into Oxford or Cambridge?

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Going Stateside A guide to applying to university in the USA

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Personal Statement Our guide to what to say and how to say it

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1. CHOOSING A COURSE

2. APPLYING TO UNI

Every journey starts with a first step and yours is to decide what you want to study and where! If you haven’t quite made your mind up, in Chapter One, you’ll find course outlines and case studies to help you select the path that fits your skills and interests and will hopefully lead to your dream career!

You have a shortlist, so now you need to start knocking on doors. Chapter Two explains how to write a personal statement, what you look out for on an Open Day, how to prepare for an interview with Oxford or Cambridge and what to do if you want to study in the USA.

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3. STUDENT FINANCE

4. UNIVERSITY LIFE

Studying for a degree can be expensive – tuition fees have to be paid and living costs covered.

Chapter Three explains how to apply for loans to finance your studies, student accommodation and personal needs.

Your voyage of discovery has begun!

There is no going back now, so expect great times ahead, but challenges, too. From finding digs, to checking off last-minute items on your “to-do” list, Chapter Four has all the advice you need to begin your university adventure!

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There’s a sea change occurring in higher education. Value for money, a reluctance to incur debt and an interest in courses where a career path is opened, means students are weighing up their options more than ever when it comes to life beyond the Sixth Form. In our article, A Degree of Change, page 12, Elizabeth Ivens explores what’s out there for pupils thinking about furthering their studies.

For example, it could be an innovative undergraduate course at a traditional university for one student, a degree apprenticeship with a respected employer for another, or a place on a course such as the Dyson Institute or Sandhurst for yet another individual.

In Choosing a Course, page 18, you can read about degrees in civil engineering and what it’s like to attend a conservatoire. We’ve also got some great graduate success stories, including Sky News journalist Sandy Rashty on page 63, and research scientist Jess Wade on page 58. And finally, in My Uni, My Career, page 60, we ask former students to reveal how their degrees got them into their chosen careers. A job well done, I might add!

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Our pick of the top school and higher education news

POET TURNED PROFESSOR [University of Leeds]

World-renowned poet Simon Armitage has been announced as the University of Leeds’ first Professor of Poetry. He returns to the School of English 20 years after taking up his first academic post, when he taught creative writing following an earlier career as a probation officer.

“The School of English at Leeds has a long and proud poetic tradition,” says Armitage. “It also greatly values contemporary literature, and in what are exciting times for poetry, I am looking forward to working with an institution that does so much to support and encourage new writing.” With more than 25 anthologies and numerous awards to his name, Professor Armitage’s work enjoys huge popularity across the world.

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With UK unemployment at its lowest level for more than four decades, the shrinking pool of candidates may have encouraged many employers to ditch long-winded application forms in an effort to encourage more jobseekers to apply.

Job search website Indeed analysed the time it takes to complete the initial application forms used by each of the FTSE 100 companies, as well as the 20 “CoolBrands” compiled annually by the Centre for Brand Analysis. Researchers found the average form takes applicants 9.5 minutes to complete. The average application form for a job at the top 120 firms has 34.2 questions. Housebuilder Taylor Wimpey has the quickest application form, clocking in at just 28 seconds per application. The other companies with the fewest number of questions were Netflix, Associated British Foods Plc, Bunzl and Mondi.

Illustrated literary magazine, Popshot is currently accepting short fiction and poetry submissions for its 19th issue. The theme is “Romance”, and the team are “after all genres, not just your take on Mills & Boon,” says Popshot’s Editor, Laura Silverman.

“Suspense, crime, detective, thrillers, family drama, tragedy, melodrama, magic realism, realistic fiction and humour are all welcome.” For the full guidelines and to submit your entry, visit popshotpopshot.com.

The deadline for submissions is 27th November.

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PICTURE THIS! [Hymers College, Hull]

LANCING COLLEGE HOSTS RADIO 4’S ANY QUESTIONS? [Lancing College, West Sussex]

Any Questions? host Jonathan Dimbleby invited some of the most notable names in politics, media and business to discuss issues of the day in the College’s historic chapel.

There was a lively debate between panellists author Charles Moore, broadcaster Steve Richards, Shadow Home Secretary Diane Abbott MP and Minister of State for Disabled People, Penny Mordaunt MP. Guests included those from the local community and students from Worthing College and Sir Robert Woodard Academy.

The Royal Photographic Society has chosen to return to Hymers College with their International Images for Science Exhibition 2017. Founded in 1863, the Royal Photographic Society is the world’s oldest photography organisation with the intention to “promote the art and science of photography”. With 100 images on display, five winning photographs from each category were presented alongside 95 of those that were shortlisted. The aim of the display is to present visually appealing pictures that tell a science story.

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DUKE OF EDINBURGH ASSESSMENTS WITH ZERO EMISSIONS [Oundle School, Peterborough] Over the summer, school staff succeeded in assessing a number of the DofE Award expeditions with zero emissions. The three teachers used a mixture of foot (walking and running), bike, electric car and an electric boat to assess the expeditions of over 150 Bronze candidates and six Gold sailors. They covered hundreds of miles checking that the various groups being assessed met the 20 conditions of the DofE scheme, while avoiding creating any air pollution themselves.

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Whatuni has published a new mobile app aimed at pupils researching university options. Whatuni for iPhone provides users with customisable undergraduate course and university research services, and is available for iOS. Decreasing student satisfaction has been linked to increase in tuition fees and a lack of research leading up to UCAS applications.

The app enables students to get into the habit of short bursts of research, conducted with relative frequency.

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Set to impress [Rendcomb College, Gloucestershire]

The renowned musical, Les Misérables will become the first full-scale show to be performed in the new Griffin Centre Theatre at Rendcomb College at the end of the year.

All pupils in the Senior School can audition to take part, with the first round of auditions having taken place earlier in the term.

The 350-seat, state-ofthe-art venue opened its doors in February and has already hosted a range of events such as the school’s speech day and classical music concerts.

Aaron Morris is one of eight students joining the Randstad Williams Academy

WILLIAMS ANNOUNCES STUDENT INTAKE FOR RANDSTAD ACADEMY Williams has announced the students selected to join the Randstad Williams Engineering Academy. The third intake of students to join this innovative education initiative sees students from around the world bid to secure a career as a Formula One engineer.

Eight students were selected from a pool of 25 candidates competing in the 2017 F1 in Schools World Finals held in Malaysia in September. F1 in Schools is a global not-forprofit STEM competition that sees students design, build and race miniature racing cars.

HOW D’YOU LIKE THEM APPLES? [Nottingham Trent University]

PEDALLING TO THE PODIUM [Wellington School, Somerset] Evan Richards (above, first left) in Year 11 has been selected to represent Wales in the Inter Regional Cycle Track Championships in the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome in Glasgow.

This event is considered the most prestigious track cycling event for youths on the British calendar. Evan was part of a small team of four boys and four girls who were selected from across Wales. After two days of competing in sprint and endurance events, Team Wales put in a very strong consistent performance and won the overall National title. Well done Evan! A great result!

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The university wants to acquire the original Bramley apple tree in the hope of prolonging its life. The tree has survived for more than 200 years in a Southwell back garden but now is slowly dying. The university hopes to become its custodian by buying the cottage and garden in which the tree has grown.

“It has such huge cultural significance for the town and for Nottinghamshire, but also nationally and globally. We want to play our part in recognising its importance,” says Professor Robert Mortimer, Dean of Nottingham Trent’s School of Animal, Rural and Environmental Sciences.

GOODBYE TO THE UNIVERSITY LECTURE THEATRE? [University of Northampton] Students have packed into lecture theatres since medieval times to learn, chat or sometimes even fall asleep! Yet the days of the grandstand-style familiar tiers of seats could soon be numbered.

The University of Northampton is rebuilding its campus without lecture theatres because, according to its ViceChancellor, Nick Petford, sitting and being “spouted at” doesn’t offer value for money for students paying £9,250 in annual tuition fees. Instead, teaching will be carried out in classrooms and café-style areas.

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A DEGREE OF CHANGE Value for money, debt and an interest in courses where a career path is opened means today’s students are weighing up their options when it comes to higher education, writes Elizabeth Ivens

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his summer saw a buyer’s market for thousands of students as a dip in applications resulted in some of the UK’s leading universities offering record numbers of places through Clearing to fill courses.

But despite this, UCAS reported that Clearing service calls fell and applications were down by 4%, the first fall since fees increased in 2012.

Less than a decade ago, this would have been unthinkable with applications soaring, Russell Group universities yet to enter Clearing and almost every university place hotly contested.

But with the advent of fees, universities have been accused of pricing themselves out of the market. The Brexit effect has also seen the beginning of a slump in European applications.

Add to the mix comments from the Head of one of the UK’s most famous schools, Julian Thomas from Wellington

College in Berkshire, that “university may not be the route for everyone” and the sense of major change is clear.

Meanwhile employers have upped the ante, sensing student reluctance to commit to debt, and have worked hard to introduce attractive schemes to tempt the brightest students at an earlier age.

Changing times

Many companies are also offering very attractive degree apprenticeships: a mix of work and study with fees paid. Once the preserve of the Armed Services – who themselves now offer a plethora of sponsored degree courses – companies like Nestlé, Network Rail, Morrisons and PwC all offer such apprenticeships.

So are the UK’s leading schools still recommending university to their students, especially when there are suggestions degrees may become devalued because of the seismic shift in higher education?

President of the Girls’ Schools Association, Charlotte Avery says

“University today is about getting on the right course at the right place, so gaining the best start to your working life as you can.” – Ricki Smith, St Gabriel’s School, Newbury, Berks

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Left, Sixth Formers have many options to consider when it comes to life after school

21st-century students no longer face the straightforward question of whether to go to university or not.

Mrs Avery, Head of St Mary’s School in Cambridge, says: “To go, or not to go, to university is no longer a straightforward question with a straightforward answer.

Even for those who have a clear idea about what they want to do in their lives beyond school, university may be just one of many options to consider.”

Giving students choice

Charlotte Avery and other Heads recognise that the higher education market is adapting and evolving to offer students more choice, and that choosing the right course or place of study is the crucial choice.

She explains: “The right answer may be an innovative undergraduate course at a traditional university for one student, an apprenticeship course with a respected employer for another, or a place on a course such as the one at the Dyson Institute or Sandhurst for yet another individual.”

Ricki Smith, Head of St Gabriel’s School in Newbury, agrees: “There is a move away from what university might have been seen as 30 years and more ago – that growing up stage of life. It is much more ▶

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UNIVERSITY Practical qualifications such as BTECs are on the increase about getting on the right course at the right place, so gaining the best start to your working life as you can.”

At Stowe School in Buckingham, Deputy Head (Academic) Dr Julie Potter, said that while A-Levels and university were still “the most popular route by far”, the timing of the harder, linear A-Levels and the lifting of funding restrictions at universities had “made good university courses more attainable than ever”.

Students at Stamford School in Lincolnshire also still favour university, says Head Nick Gallop, but he believes they are becoming more discerning with so much at stake.

Value for money

He says: “They are looking for value for money. There is increasing interest in courses that offer a year abroad/with industry so that a career path is opened.”

Charlotte Avery adds: “What’s important is for each young person to weigh up the value for money and time offered by each opportunity, against the experiences on offer, and ultimately how it will serve to prepare them in the future.

There really is no one-size-fits-all answer.”

Nick Gallop said Stamford had noted a “small but growing number taking advantage of some excellent non-university alternatives and undergraduate schemes”.

One of the pioneers of degree apprentices, the University of Sheffield

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“Students still want to go university for the breadth of opportunity, co e nd t e e e ence t t t o e during and afterwards.”– Nick Gallop, Stamford School, Lincolnshire

reports huge interest in its industry sponsored apprenticeships.

Ruth Arnold, Director of Strategic Projects and Public Affairs at Sheffield, recently named top university in the North

by The Sunday Times for producing employable graduates, said the university had had a lot of interest from the independent sector.

Where Sheffield led, others have followed: the University of Birmingham recently launched a fully-funded technology degree apprenticeship in collaboration with PwC, and others offering degree apprenticeships include Warwick and Newcastle.

Many Russell Group universities now also accept BTEC vocational qualifications, alongside A-Levels for certain degrees: UCAS values the highest grade of BTEC as the equivalent of three A*s at A-Level.

Stamford School is one school offering BTEC courses, the numbers of which have doubled at independent schools since 2013 (Independent Schools Council).

Head Nick Gallop explains: “BTECs are suited to a different sort of student. The majority of pupils who studied them have gone on to their first choice university.”

Charlotte Avery believes the future lies

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with broadening the scope of degrees with more inter-disciplinary degrees, and praises universities leading the way: “Single honours degrees are not going to cut the mustard for the majority.

“There are of course existing universities that recognise the change of focus needed and UCL in particular is doing an excellent job, offering an arts and sciences degree.”

Heads believe that a greater cohesion between the education and business world could also benefit students.

A meeting of minds

Ricki Smith says: “There could be a greater joining of minds to show all that is on the table for these students. Sixth Form to higher education might well be on the edge of a melting pot.”

While identifying the challenges facing schools and universities, some of the country,s leading schools remain overwhelmingly positive about the benefits of a university education.

Nick Gallop says he believes universities open to innovation would hold their ground, saying: “The fact is that students still want to go to university for the breadth of opportunity, courses and the experience that it offers, during and afterwards.”

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CHOOSING A COURSE Find out about degrees in teaching, performing arts, civil engineering and history

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electing a course is the biggest decision you will make when applying to university, and though there’s a lot of legwork involved, doing your research is incredibly important.

The UCAS website (ucas.com) is packed with advice on choosing a course, so use its search tool to see what’s available. What subjects do you enjoy, and what are you hoping to achieve from your degree?

Look at the course material – does it interest you? Consider the careers you’d like to pursue when you’ve finished your degree – do you know what qualifications will you need?

Never feel pressured or rushed into making any decisions you feel uncomfortable with. After all, this is your university journey and your chance to make the very best of it. Good luck!

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Degrees in this profession come in all shapes and sizes, but as far as rewarding careers go, they fit the bill and then some

f you love working with others, watching them develop and helping them achieve, teaching could be a great career for you.

But as with all fields, careers in education are not the same.

There are many different routes to gaining the right qualifications and many different paths to follow when you qualify.

Studying the right course can make a big difference, and choosing one that you enjoy will help you thrive.

The first step is to talk to lots of different teachers and other people who work in education about their job. Most people love talking about what they do, and while it may seem intimidating, you should try to see it as a research project. Use your school careers office and teachers, or email local schools or other educational centres and ask them to spend 10 minutes on the

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phone talking to you about their job. You could even ask for some work experience!

Find out what the day-to-day of the role is like, what the most rewarding thing is, and what the worst parts about their job are. Ask for suggestions for similar jobs that you could also research, such as youth work, outreach work, outdoor education centres, teaching English as a second language, teaching abroad or adult teaching.

Once you have a good idea of what you’d like to do, measure your career options against the course you would like to study.

Would you like to complete your degree and start teaching as soon as possible, or

Above, careers services at Plymouth will help you consider your options when you finish your degree

do you want to specialise in another subject before taking up a teaching course?

Careers services can be helpful to layout all your options before you start researching them.

When you get to university, throw yourself into opportunities that help you learn more about yourself; work experience, placements, clubs and societies. You will discover many people, including the careers service and your tutors, to help you to shape your thoughts about what you want.

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f your passion is performing arts (and you’re keen to take this into higher education), you might already be aware that traditional university tuition is not your only option.

Conservatoires take a more vocational focus, and students receive specific performance arts training embedded in a practical, hands-on approach. And as divisions between art forms blur, Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance is helping define the conservatoire for the 21st century.

The world-class staff at Trinity Laban are talented artists and practitioners who use their highly-developed skills to inspire and inform the next generation. With options to study music, dance or musical theatre, students are taught to craft their own identities while also learning about the wider context in which the performing arts are created and performed.

Students take part in professional-level performances, supported through Trinity Laban’s production teams and visiting creative artists. They also have access to extensive performance libraries, opportunities to enter various internal and external competitions, and many more opportunities to develop.

As part of the dance programme, students have numerous opportunities to create their own choreography and perform in their own or others’ dance works, while in music there are options to specialise in jazz, composition and vocal studies, among others. And situated in the heart of the UK’s theatre capital, with excellent links to the West End, there’s few better places to develop skills as a poised, polished performer than in Trinity Laban’s London-based musical theatre department.

Indeed, the fact the campus is based in the UK capital plays strongly in its favour – rooted in long-standing support for the arts and world-renowned institutions, London’s creative industries are one of the fastest growing sectors of the UK economy, and to reflect this, the

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…PERFORMING ARTS A specific performance arts training is what’s in store for students who attend a conservatoire Above, students are taught specific performing arts training at Trinity Laban

conservatoire’s campus brings together a combination of tradition and innovation.

The staff at Trinity Laban believe in a holistic approach to education, supporting students academically, professionally and emotionally. Alongside one-to-one and small group teaching, academic studies and professional development initiatives, all students have access to services such as English language learning support, an extensive careers service, an onsite treatment clinic specialising in the assessment and treatment of injuries to performing arts professionals and a free, confidential counselling service.

The Conservatoire also boasts a diverse community of students from a wide variety of backgrounds. All potential students are automatically considered for scholarships and bursary awards, while programmes are informed by the needs of the profession, providing essential and tailored training.

As a result, graduates emerge equipped with a combination of intellectual, social and professional performance skills suited to an evolving and adaptable career in creative arts, enabling them to thrive as artistic leaders of the future.

Find out more at trinitylaban.ac.uk

Students take part in professional-level performances, supported through Trinity Laban’s production teams and visiting creative artists

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…CIVIL ENGINEERING Interested in building remarkable skyscrapers and bridges?

A degree in civil engineering might just be for you

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ave you ever wondered what it takes to create magnificent structures such as skyscrapers, dams, roads and bridges? It is in fact the works of expert civil engineers that lie behind the planning and production of this craftsmanship.

An example of what can be achieved is the recent construction of the world’s longest three-tower cable-stayed bridge,

the Queensferry Crossing, which opened to the public in September 2017. As with any large project, building the new bridge came with its own challenges, such as the weather. High winds in Scotland meant that the bridge needed to be resilient, sustainable and durable.

So, to combat these challenges, Project Manager Mark Glover had to ensure that the exterior of the bridge had a continuous structure that requires minimal maintenance. As a result, the cables that make up the cable-stay bridge were all

The degree course in civil engineering equips you with the skills to develop the systems and t ct e t t o oc et to o e te e c ent

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Above, the Queensferry Crossing is just one example of what can be achieved with a civil engineering degree

made to be singular, so can be easily replaced without having any impact on the bridge’s stability. This will allow it to remain open while any future repairs are carried out. Quite impressive, don’t you think?

If you’re now wondering how can you pave your own way to becoming tomorrow’s builder of future projects, it’s a degree in civil engineering that will get you there – and if you are creative, have a technical mind and love problem solving, this is the course for you. Other key skills required are a combination of mathematics and design, along with the ability to communicate well.

Edinburgh Napier University’s Honours degree course in civil engineering equips you with the skills to develop the systems and structures that allow our society to operate efficiently. The university’s School of Engineering holds many accreditation for its courses, including the Institution of Engineering and Technology, the Institution of Structural Engineers and the Institution of Highway Engineers.

In your first year, modules you could study include the principles of civil engineering, construction, surveying and communication. In years two and three, subjects such as project management, structural analysis and design are available.

By your fourth year, you will gain in-depth knowledge in structural engineering, geotechnics and railway engineering.

Civil engineers are at the heart of today’s expanding world of growing communities and infrastructure, and without their unique talent and expertise, new buildings and road networks would not be possible. As a qualified civil engineer, you will be in high demand for positions all over the world. The average starting salary for graduates is £23,500, which can even climb to £30,000 within the following five years!

To find out more about Edinburgh Napier University and their Honours degree course in civil engineering, simply visit napier.ac.uk/engineering-guide

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…HISTORY Her fascination with Henry VIII led Nanette Nathan-Wilson to study for a degree in history at the University of Essex

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anette NathanWilson loved history at school.

She fondly recalls sharing her top Tudors facts with her family, especially with her grandmother.

Having missed out on an early education back in Ghana, she particularly shared Nanette’s enthusiasm for Henry VIII. Now an undergraduate, Nanette has been drawn to the study of slavery. “We carried out research at the Essex Record Office, where there were documents upon documents from slave owners recording details of their ‘property’,” she says. “It was eye-opening to see how the descendants of an enslaved person would end up with no understanding of where they had come from or their native culture,” I had no idea that there were enslaved populations across Latin America and West Africa, or that colourism, where lighter-skinned slaves were treated preferentially, was an accepted practice.

Racism still happens, and I felt there were things from the past I needed to know.”

Nanette has been able to tailor her

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Above left, history student Nanette.

Above right, jacket designs of books written by staff at the University of Essex

degree to suit her interests. The University of Essex offers a wide range of modules and a fresh approach to the study of history, focusing more on the stories of people from all walks of life through the ages. Students can study everything from 17th century domestic life as recorded in a housewife’s recipe book, to how the experiences of migrants contributes to the development of modern, multicultural nations, such as Britain and the USA. Nanette further explains her choice, “I chose to study history at Essex because I saw the student satisfaction levels with the course were high.” According to the National Student Survey 2017, 90% of Essex history students report that they are satisfied with the course. “I knew that if students were happy, the staff must be really helpful,” she adds. “At the open day, I found out for myself that they were!

Friends of mine were already at Essex, and I knew they liked the campus, too.”

As to a career direction, another Essex graduate proved to be a source of inspiration. “We had presentations from librarians, teachers and heritage specialists who had all qualified in history. But I had never heard of historical marketing, which involves using brand histories in marketing, before hearing this talk. I now know I’m interested in a marketing role that makes use of my history degree.”

With this in mind, Nanette has secured a place on Essex’s Frontrunners scheme, which gives students the opportunity to develop their skills within the university.

Nanette’s role combines work for the history department with marketing responsibilities.

A history degree gives you time to consider your career route and can end up taking you anywhere. As Nanette puts it, “History is an open door.”

Find out more about studying history at the University of Essex at essex.ac.uk

“We carried out research at the Essex Record ce where there were documents from slave owners with details of their ‘property.’”

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THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO OPEN DAYS Open days are the best way to get a feel for the universities you’re applying to, but what should you be looking out for while you’re there?

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esides choosing a course, where you will study is one of the most important decisions you will have to make when applying to uni. After all, this is somewhere you will probably be living for the next three, four or even five years of your life, and you want to make sure you’ll be as happy and comfortable as possible.

A university open day is the best way to truly get a feel for a place “in the flesh”, and means you should avoid getting any nasty surprises before you start in September. Not sure what you need before you arrive, or what to do when you finally get there? Here's our guide to getting the very best out of a university open day...

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1. Make a shortlist

The UK has a lot of universities – 130, to be exact – which means you can’t possibly visit them all (unless you’re a superhero). So, start by making a shortlist of the places you want to visit. UCAS has a handy online search tool to help you get an idea of what’s available, including entry tariffs, employment rates and student satisfaction figures.

If the open day falls on a weekday, think about whether it’s worth missing school or college for. While you may jump at the chance of skipping your double biology lesson first thing on a Monday morning, as a general rule you should try to avoid missing more than three days of school when exploring the open-days circuit.

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APPLYING TO UNI Most universities offer welcome packs and freebies for you to collect upon arrival

2 2. Plan your journey

Calculate how long it will take to get there, and decide whether you will be travelling by car or public transport. You could save money by getting the train, by purchasing GroupSave tickets or using a 16-25 rail card (16-25railcard.co.uk).

Download a map of the campus and the city, so you can easily find your way around. Prepare a list of questions and tick them off as you collate responses throughout the day. Remember that it’s not just the staff who can answer your questions – you can ask current students about their experiences, too!

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3. Take plenty of notes

As you visit more universities, you might find that conversations and experiences start to merge together, and you risk losing track of important details.

So, pack a notepad and jot down anything you think is important while you're there, including deadlines, costs and your likes and dislikes about the university or city. Note down which accommodation you like, how much this costs and where it is located.

4. Get a taster

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The course is ultimately the most important factor when selecting a university, so make this a priority on the day.

Attend taster sessions, meet the tutors and ask about how the subject is assessed and structured. Does the material you will be studying interest and inspire you? If you haven’t yet decided on a specific course, speak to the teaching staff and ask for advice and recommendations that might fit your passions and strengths.

Seek out sessions on the applications process, where you can find out about the university’s selection criteria and policy on confirmation, deferral and interviews. Are they looking for specific skills or evidence of work experience?

Student finance sessions should also be available – this is where you can learn about bursaries, the cost of living and how to finance a year abroad or in industry. ▶

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5. Check out the digs

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Most universities offer guided tours of their student accommodation, but bear in mind that you’ll be shown the best places available. Imagine what it would be like to live there, and consider whether it seems like the best fit for you. Try to ask plenty of questions, too. While it might be tempting to let mum and dad take over, it’s you that will be going to university, not them, so don’t be afraid to speak up!

Can you visualise yourself living and studying there?

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Look over the notes you made from the day, and compare what you liked about the university against others you have visited. It might help to share your experiences and findings with other pupils in your year group – after all, some of them might be interested in the university or courses on offer, but weren’t able to attend the open day.

While choosing a university can feel like a big decision, ultimately you shouldn’t put too much pressure on yourself. Just try to enjoy the experience of an open day, smile and be enthusiastic. You never know, you may well be remembered when the applications start rolling in!

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THINKING POSITIVE University of Buckingham... explains why it is establishing itself as a positive place to learn in light of student mental health

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t wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that mental health problems at universities are currently at crisis point. With more than 15,000 UK-based first-year students admitting to having some form of mental health condition (as found in a 2017 survey by the Institute for Public Policy Research), figures demonstrate that there are almost five times as many young people experiencing

problems than there were 10 years ago.

It was also revealed that 94% of UK higher education providers have experienced a rise in demand for counselling services, while only 29% are in possession of an explicit strategy on student mental health and wellbeing.

It’s clear that more needs to be done to reduce the risks, which is why the University of Buckingham has adopted a new approach that helps staff and students

More needs to be done to reduce the risks, which is why the University of Buckingham has adopted a new o c t t e t nd t dent ee e

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Above left, student wellbeing is at the heart of the university’s positive approach.

Above, graduates at the University of Buckingham

feel happier and more engaged with learning, and develop a purpose in their lives while studying and beyond.

An intellectual revolution

As the first “positive university” in Europe, this venture is inspired by the intellectual revolution initiated by Professor Martin Seligman at the University of Pennsylvania.

When Seligman noted that not enough research was being developed on mental wellness, he outlined a framework called PERMA, which focuses on positive emotions; engagement; relationships; meaning; and accomplishments.

After performing extensive work with what was to become the first “positive

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Students learn how to live a productive life, not just get good degrees

run the university. The framework also consolidates and measures the things that Buckingham does well, and enables them to enhance their staff and students’ experience.

Noticing the signs earlier

university” in the world, TecMilenio in Monterrey, Mexico, the professor has since been working with the staff at the University of Buckingham to help pave the way for this new venture.

Dr Alan Martin, Dean of Psychology, and Sir Anthony Seldon, the university’s Vice-Chancellor, have also written a booklet that describes the ways in which Buckingham is taking the PERMA framework and applying it to the way they

“This approach ensures that students are given the tools to learn to cope with themselves and with the world after university,” says Sir Anthony Seldon. “This is in contrast to the reactive model followed in most universities, which deals with students only after they have developed problems and or suicidal tendencies.

“The university takes responsibility for the mental health and wellbeing of not just students but also staff, and ensures that the emotional, psychological and holistic develop of their students is not their primary business.

“Ignorance of this field is wasting lives and causing untold misery and has to stop.

The job of a good university should be to help students learn how to live a productive and meaningful life rather than just get good degrees,” he added.

As the UK prepares to face the challenges of the near and distant future, never has it been more urgent to address these issues with the next generation

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Above, students get stuck into learning in seminars and lectures

Indeed, while many UK universities and higher education colleges are excellent, they are currently lacking a coherent framework. Adopting the “positive university” approach will, in effect, develop resilience in the face of the challenges of the 21st century, using the same science that leading employers use to improve the productivity of their staff.

As the UK prepares to face the challenges of the near and distant future, never has it been more urgent to address these issues with the next generation of change-makers.

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Where you belong

Subject areas include: Accounting, Finance & Economics

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THE OXBRIDGE INTERVIEW Is the theory that going to independent school affects your Oxbridge chances really all that it seems?

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very autumn, Oxbridge Applications receives hundreds of questions from parents – all hoping to help their child through the Oxbridge interviews process.

One new trend they have spotted, however, is that parents who have chosen to send their offspring to independent school are worried that this will hurt their child's chances of winning a place.

“Parents ask me whether they should move their children to a state school for Sixth Form to avoid anti-private-school

bias,” says Alison Bissell, Head of Oxbridge Applications. “I have to remind parents that trying to ‘game’ the system won’t work.”

So, is it true that a private education damages your chances? Basic Oxbridge admissions statistics suggest not. According to the Independent Schools Council, only 6.5% of UK students are educated in the independent sector: yet in 2016, Oxford accepted 42% of students from independent schools, and Cambridge, 37.5%.

Part of what explains this is the greater proportion (in terms of the numbers in each sector) of private school pupils who apply to Oxbridge compared to the state sector. Most will have seen the recent

“If you are fortunate enough to go to a school where the educational standard is high, you need to show that your success is driven by your own passion.”

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Above, a greater proportion of students from private school apply to Oxbridge in contrast to those in the state sector

criticism levelled at Oxbridge for poor undergraduate diversity, as well as those voicing the argument that it's essential to instil early aspiration in underrepresented groups. Obviously, admissions tutors cannot offer places to candidates who do not apply, despite a great deal of their public communication stressing that state school applicants are welcome.

One side effect of this commendable initiative, however, is that some students at independent schools feel less welcome. But Alison Bissell argues that this is the wrong way to interpret what is going on: “One of my favourite parts of our preparation courses is seeing bright state and private applicants work together. Connections are immediately formed through a shared appetite for learning.”

In reality, there are pros and cons to both types of schooling when applying to Oxbridge. “If you are fortunate enough to go to a school where the educational standard is high, you need to show that your success is driven by your own passion for your subject – that it has not just been handed to you on a plate,” says Alicia Luba, Director of University Applications.

Whether a student is educated at a comprehensive or public school, the same advice applies: choose a subject you are driven to learn about, well before you walk through those interview doors.

Oxbridge Applications is the leading Oxford and Cambridge admissions consultancy.

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GOING STATESIDE Thinking about uni in the USA? Steve Fenoglio of Mayflower unveils everything you need to know about applying

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reater access to professors, unmatched student support and outstanding facilities are some of the more obvious reasons why international students find US universities so appealing. US universities continue to place at the top of almost every academic ranking list.

These popular institutions have little problem attracting international applicants. Princeton, Harvard and UCBerkeley, for instance, are well known throughout the world and offer challenging academic programmes on picture-postcard campuses. And while these very competitive universities offer an incredible education, so do hundreds of other US universities.

In our experience, it’s not the name of the university that students find most attractive about a US undergraduate degree, but the opportunity to discover new areas of interest and gain confidence. Opportunities to change majors, combine subjects and explore areas of interest just for fun and intrigue, is what makes them unique.

Along with these academic advantages, students can also access a myriad of clubs and societies. These allow students to learn experientially, develop personal skills and engage with other students and help them learn soft skills that are now so important in the global marketplace.

Most universities require a completed application form, admissions exam scores if required, two to three essays, a transcript, arts portfolio or samples if required; two to three reference letters and perhaps an interview. You should report your grades in the British format as each university weighs grades in a slightly different way.

With our excellent relationships and up-to-date knowledge of US admissions, Mayflower has an outstanding record in finding top universities for our students. Find out more at mayflowereducation.co.uk

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A BACHELOR’S DEGREE in the USA takes four years to complete.

You should begin applying 18-24 MONTHS before you enrol.

A USA COLLEGE DAY takes place in London every September.

75% of the top 25 unis in the Times Higher Education WORLD RANKINGS 2017 are based in the USA.

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UNIVERSITY TUITION FEES: $3,520 per year for community college, $24,930 per year for public out-of-state fees, $33,480 per year for private fees.

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There is no North American UCAS, but over 700 institutions use the COMMON APPLICATION, an online portal that helps you manage applications.

To get a VISA, you need to prove you have access to funding for the first year of study.

IVY LEAGUE SCHOOLS are ranked among the best universities in the world. Most have large financial endowments, which allows them to provide more resources for academic programmes.

The top Ivy League universities are: • Harvard • Princeton • Yale

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Universities have their own application DEADLINES, FEES AND REQUIREMENTS.

Some require you to take ADMISSIONS EXAMS, but not all.

TIMELINE SUMMER l Most applications open online on 1st August.

AUTUMN l Register for financial aid if required.

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250 US universities have “full ride” SCHOLARSHIPS available for students.

SPRING l Notify universities of your decision by 1st May..

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ritain has always been a hotbed of engineering ingenuity – a quick glance around the South West conjures up iconic names such as Brunel, Smeaton and Trevithick.

But as a nation, we now face a challenge.

Amid government pledges about increasing productivity while enhancing research excellence, the Royal Academy of Engineering has projected an annual shortfall of 20,000 graduates for the coming years. Employment rates for engineering graduates are exceptional and offer a great return on the increasing costs of attending university, but sadly, fewer students are opting to pursue these courses.

Many of the key challenges facing society today, such as access to sustainable

BUILDING THE FUTURE development and creating sustainable societies and economies, are complex, global issues. Living with the impacts of climate change and tackling the energy trilemma of security, equity and sustainability requires collaboration, to ensure technological advances and engineering solutions are fit for purpose, sustainable and will be of real value in improving people’s lives.

Engineering has always been all about finding the technological solutions to global issues, and areas where new technology is developing rapidly include big data, high-performance computing, advanced materials, new energy systems and autonomous systems.

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technologically proficient, but also easily and widely implementable.

The UK governments recently published Industrial Strategy aims to boost STEM skills at all levels, and to promote the commercialisation of research by bringing together sectors to meet the priorities of business and the needs of society.

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PERSONAL STATEMENT CHECKLIST Trying to get noticed in The X Factor bootcamp that is applying to uni?

Eleni Cashell has this step-by-step guide to help you stand out

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PERSONAL STATEMENT CHECKLIST GET THE TONE RIGHT If text arguments have taught us anything, it’s that getting the right tone in your language is vital if you want to convey the right message. And a personal statement is no different; it’s not just what you say, but how you say it. Sound as bored as watching paint dry and the admissions team will doze off, but show you are passionate and enthusiastic and you’ll have them hooked.

WHY THAT COURSE? Tell them why you want to study that particular course. Whether it’s because you’ve been inspired at school or because a particular expert made you keen to find out more, tell the admissions team why you’re so eager to study it for the next few years.

You can apply for up to five different courses, but you can only submit one personal statement – so beware of referencing specific universities or specific course titles. If you’re applying for courses that are all fairly similar, writing your personal statement shouldn’t be too difficult.

However, if your choices are quite different from each other, this is where it gets a little more tricky. You’ll need to blend your statement carefully so all five admissions tutors feel it is relevant to their specific course.

ALL ABOUT YOU STUDIES. Talk about what you’ve studied/are studying. If you’ve studied a subject that’s relevant to your application, make sure the admissions team knows about it. Showing you’re eager to learn more, at their institution of all places, should get you some serious brownie points.

WORK EXPERIENCE. If you have done work experience, shout about it! Whether it’s relevant to the subject (which shows you have a passion outside school, too) or just a Saturday job in your local café, jot down what you’ve learnt from it.

HOBBIES AND ACHIEVEMENTS. Admissions aren’t going to believe that you spend 24/7 studying, so tell them about any interesting hobbies and achievements that you’re especially proud of. Although make sure it’s either relevant or interesting, they probably won’t care about your Netflix all-nighters...

WHY THEY SHOULD PICK YOU It’s time to wrap this up like a present. Explain why everything you’ve just told them makes you the perfect fit for their university.

Create an impressive sign off.

Leave them in no doubt that there will ever be a better applicant than you!

Applying for a joint honours or combined degree? Make sure you engage with both subjects fairly equally.

And if you can draw connections between the two subjects, even better!

Remove anything unprofessional.

Applying because the lecturers are attractive? Maybe leave that out…

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WHAT TO DELETE There are some things that absolutely should not be in your personal statement.

Here are the top five NO-NOS: EXAGGERATIONS. Keep your language honest with a hint of humility. For example, say you’re a team player, but not that you built the team from scratch and led them to glorious unprecedented victory.

BAD LANGUAGE. Don’t swear in applications. Admissions teams don’t like it, apparently.

IRRELEVANT INFORMATION. While your family may love the fact you earned a swimming medal when you were eight or take really good selfies, it’s not massively relevant to your uni application.

NEGATIVITY. Leave critical thinking off the page and make sure they know how awesome you are!

SPELLING MISTAKES. Use spell check, get a friend to read it, spell check, ask your family, spell check, ask a teacher... you get the idea.

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STUDENT FINANCE

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Assessment services manager, Student Finance England

Did you know?

Don’t worry if you haven’t accepted a place at university or college yet, as you can still apply using your preferred choice, and if needs be, update the details later

STUDENT FINANCE Nichola Malton presents a step-by-step guide on how to apply What’s available?

There are two main types of student finance you can apply for: Tuition-fee loans cover your yearly-feecost and are paid directly to your institution in three instalments throughout the year.

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Maintenance loans* (grants for new students were abolished in the 2015 Budget) of up to £8,430 are available to help with living costs such as rent and bills. Like tuition fees, loans are paid in three instalments throughout the year, but go directly to your bank account. The

Apply early and follow all the steps

maximum amount you can get depends on where you live, where you study and your household income. Full-time students eligible for student finance will be entitled to a maintenance loan of some size, which may be based upon your household income.

Both loans are administered by the

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the Student Loans Company (SLC), which is a not-for-profit governmentowned organisation.

How do I apply?

It is easiest to apply online – go to gov.uk/ studentfinance and create an account. You should do so as early as you can once the application service has opened, so that you get your money in time for the start of your course. Remember that you also have to re-apply each year of your course.

If you haven’t accepted a place yet, you can still apply using your preferred choice and if needs be, update the details later.

There are four simple steps:

TIMELINE

2. Log into your Student Finance account and submit your application Before you start your online application, you should have the following to hand: 1 A valid UK passport, if you have one; 2 University and course details; 3 Bank account details; 4 National Insurance number.

If you want to apply for finance that depends on household income, your “sponsor” (parents or partner) will be asked for details about their household income and National Insurance number(s).

December/ January 2018:

3. Send any evidence you are asked for You don’t need to provide details of your household income when you first apply.

June 2018:

4. Print, sign and return the Student Finance Online Declaration Form Once your application has been processed, you will be sent a letter stating how much you’ll be getting, along with a Student Finance Declaration Form, which you must sign and return.

September/October 2018:

If your details change...

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Get ready to apply by gathering the information that you’ll need, such as passport details, National Insurance number and course details.

update your application by logging into your Student Finance online account.

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Repaying your loans and interest*

Receive your first maintenance loan payment to your bank account.

Once you have finished or left your course, you’ll need to pay back your loans – but not until your income is over £21,000 a year, and what you repay each month is linked to your income.

You will repay 9% of any income you earn over the current threshold of £404 a week, £1,750 a month or £21,000 a year. If your income falls below this, your repayments automatically stop.

Your employer will take the 9% through the UK tax system (Pay As You Earn – PAYE). If you are self-employed, you will pay through self-assessment.

If you intend to live or work abroad, you need to contact the Student Loans Company before you go so arrangements can be made for you to start repaying.

January 2019:

Interest

February/March 2018: Create an online account and login to create and submit your application.

May 2018: The deadline for new students is around the end of May.

The deadline for continuing students is end of June.

Second maintenance loan instalment is paid.

April 2019: Third maintenance loan instalment paid.

Interest is charged on your loan from the day that the first payment is made to you until the loan is repaid. Any part of the loan outstanding after 30 years will be written off. The amount of interest charged will vary, depending on your circumstances.

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1. Register When you register you’ll be given a unique Customer Reference Number, and asked to create a password and secret answer. Make sure you keep these safe for when you check the progress of your application.

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UNI LIFE

Share bills, inc;luding your TV licence and WiFi with your flatmates

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o, the Sixth Form adventure has drawn to a close, and you are setting your sights on the next exciting stage of your learning journey.

Progressing into higher education is a landmark moment in a student’s life, and an achievement in itself.

This new chapter could hardly be more exhilarating – new friends, new home, and quite possibly a new city to explore. That feeling of independence, of “making it” and standing on your own two feet, is thoroughly well-deserved.

It is no exaggeration to say that choosing your student accommodation is one of the most important decisions you will make once you have secured your place at university. The environment in which you live, study and socialise inevitably has an impact on everything that is going on in your life, because for the next few years it will be your personal headquarters. Here are some handy tips to help...

Location, location, location

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Do not underestimate the importance of where your student accommodation is situated. For example, if you are close to the nightlife but an hour away from university, you are setting yourself up for a fall. A two-hour round trip every day will soon become a monotonous chore, and when your energy is sapped it will have a negative impact on your studies and your social life.

Finding a considerate student accommodation provider that has

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properties which are conveniently-located for university, local amenities and transport links, is the key to a hassle-free, enjoyable student experience.

Here at Homes for Students, we have over 60 properties in 23 cities around the UK, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh and Glasgow. All of our properties are close to local universities, shopping and nightlife, so you don’t have to worry about any gruelling travel.

Managing bills

If you are sharing accommodation, start off on the right foot by discussing what needs to be paid and when the payments are due. You could divide the bills between you, so every housemate takes responsibility for either telephone, water, electricity, broadband, gas etc. Once these roles have been selected, each tenant will pay one bill each.

When you know how much a bill will cost each month, it is a good idea for all of you to set up direct debits to each other’s bank accounts. It would also be a wise move to arrange your utilities and bills as soon as you possibly can, because sometimes it can take one month to install installation broadband and telephone lines.

That said, with Home for Students, the utility bills are conveniently included in the weekly prices, along with free broadband connection and WiFi.

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Striking a balance

Fitting in a social life around your university work might feel like a challenge at first, but getting yourself organised with a revision timetable will help you strike the right work/life balance.

Spacing out the workload makes for a more productive process. Figure out when you can make time for revision and write it down. Seeing it in black and white will make you more inclined to do it.

Recipe for success

Unless you have a natural culinary talent, nobody expects you to be Nigella Lawson or Gordon Ramsay when you arrive at your student accommodation. The good news is, you don’t need to be a master chef, nor do you need to resign yourself to relying on expensive takeaways.

There are quick, affordable ways of whipping up yummy grub in your new home, including one-pot dishes – tailormade for student life. There is hardly any washing up afterwards, and often the portions are big enough to save for a second meal the following day. Chilli, curry, stew, casserole and soups are favourites on the one-pot dish menu, and you only have to have a brief search online to find a plethora of easy-to-understand recipes.

Combat the stress

Experiencing a big change in new surroundings can be stressful, but there are ways to deal with it.

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Open up and discuss the way you feel with the on-site teams at your student accommodation, a member of staff at university, a housemate or relative. Often it won’t feel like as big a deal once you have shared it with someone. But even if it does, you have done the hard part by articulating it to another person – now you have someone to offer support and guidance.

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“ Volunteering provided me with experiences I wouldn't have had otherwise.”

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niversity is what you make it, so it’s important that you grasp as many new experiences as you can!

Volunteering is just one of the opportunities that is offered at Cardiff University. Formed in 2015, Cardiff Volunteering is the in-house charity of the Students' Union, governed by a board of trustees, including current students.

They run over 60 projects and work with various groups in the community including children, young people, the elderly, those with additional needs and much more!

All their projects are listed online with details on how people can get involved at cardiffstudents.com/volunteering. Some specific projects include the Repair Café, in which students are asked to help repair clothes, woodwork, electrics or computers.

They also run a Homework Club, where volunteers support nine-to-11-year-olds who need additional help with school work.

There are also fundraising events, including the “Student Sleepout” and “Jailbreak”, the latter of which involved students working in teams to get as far away from Cardiff and back as possible, without spending any money on travel.

“I began volunteering with Environmental Champions during my

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STUDENTS TO THE RESCUE! If you want to add value to your student experience, why not get stuck into volunteering and extra-curricular projects? second year,” says Gwen Rhys Thomas, who got involved with Cardiff Volunteering while at university. “A year later, I became Lead Volunteer on a project that gave me improved confidence, and communication and organisation skills.

Volunteering also provided me with experiences I wouldn't have otherwise had if I only focused on my studies.

“I have met people from all walks of life beyond the student community,” she adds. “I love working as the Lead Volunteer for such a worthwhile and effective project, and would encourage anyone to volunteer for a cause in which they are truly interested.”

Former student Callum Drummond agrees: “Cardiff University gave me the freedom to go and explore my interests, and to find something that I really want to do.” The extra-curricular activities on offer were also what he felt contributed to his

Above, students at Cardiff University organised a "Jailbreak" event to raise money

student experience and life after graduating. “Students can truly find what they are passionate about, and then use all of their focus and motivation to turn their ideas into a reality.

“Since graduating, I have launched Bula Batiki, a non-profit project producing coconut oil in Fiji to sell in the UK,” he adds. “My favourite memory of university was having the opportunity to go to Fiji to conduct my dissertation. Researching the upbringing of children in remote communities was invaluable, and being in Fiji to conduct my dissertation research was also the perfect opportunity to prepare for the launch of Bula Batiki.”

With over 350 degree programmes to choose from, Cardiff University, part of the Russell Group of universities enjoys an international reputation for academic excellence. To find out more about the courses available, visit cardiff.ac.uk

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o, you’ve arrived at university, and you’ve signed up, signed in and registered every single life detail. You’ve got the coveted student card, complete with Topshop or Topman discount, and you’re pretty much ready to go. You’ve done the fun stuff like organising your room and met your new housemates. Now it’s time to get exploring!

Where’s the hub?

One of the first places that you’ll need to go is the student union. “Why?” you cry, clutching at an image from times gone by of Arthur Scargill and his merry troop of trade unionists. But don’t be fooled by history – a university student union is in fact nothing like this.

The student union is the place where things happen, where plans are made, where people write the policies and guidelines that make your university run like clockwork. They deal in the day-today banality – the joy, the woe, the rumble-tumble of student life.

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Democracy works

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Best of all, it’s a democracy! Every year the union will have an election to determine who you, the students, think should run it.

It’s a real election – like the general election – and trust us, people really do take it that seriously. But for you, it’s a chance to affect the things that happen in your everyday student life. In these elections, people will put through policies about library hours and how much the coffee is in the campus shops, so it’s important that you keep up-to-date with what’s going on and when.

Each union will have unelected staff working in it, too, but those elected take up a few positions as sabbatical officers – “sabbs”. The president is top dog, and depending on the size of the university, will have a team of various vice presidents

(known as “vee pees”) to cover specific areas like education, welfare and societies.

Time to engage

The student union exists to represent the needs of the student body, and it’s really important. While lots of students don’t engage with their union because it doesn’t “feel relevant”, it remains a crucial feature of university life.

Politics aside, the union is responsible for a lot of the fun that goes on at university, and that makes it even more vital! It runs the sports clubs and the societies – two huge parts of student life.

You can have a society for almost anything, from board games to baking, belly dancing to wine tasting. There’s Law Soc, ISoc (Islamic Society), JSoc (Jewish Society) and absolutely-anything-else-youcan-think-of Soc. If it exists, there’s probably a society for it.

Good sport

The union also runs the sport on offer. At some universities, a full-time “sabb” is in charge of the sporting provision to make sure that everyone gets their subscriptions paid, that the matches are scheduled properly and that training is timetabled.

If you’re interested in sport, or you’re in a society of any size – particularly a small one, where you might have a role in the running of it – then an interest in the student union is not essential, but useful.

At some universities, student media falls under the remit of the student union, but at others, it has its own department. If you’re a budding journalist, radio presenter or photographer, the student media room should be your first port of call. Not only is it a brilliant thing to put on your CV, it’s a good way to make friends with people with similar interests.

Whatever sort of friends you make at university, make sure the student union is one of them. It might be far more useful than you first think.

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RUTH BUSHI Editor, Save the Student

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t the risk of sounding like a slogan from a Disney movie, the top money tactic is the one you have inside you – it’s knowing what you want your cash to do for you. Want to make it to the end of the month without borrowing from your parents or scraping the bottom of your overdraft?

Finding out what being better off means to you may sound extremely simple, but it’s a brilliantly effective way of getting you there, too.

Once you have a goal in mind, you need a plan. How much money do you have right now? How much do you actually need? Make a spreadsheet (or use The Complete Student Budgeting Guide, savethestudent.org) to track your income, outgoings and goals. Get obsessive, be money-minded, and make no apologies for it!

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SAVVY SAVING Above, working out what you want from your money is the first task to tick off

Tracking your cash

Loads of banks have all-singing, alldancing apps, and when it comes to cash tracking, you’ll want one on your mobile.

Having your bank balance to hand 24/7 is a beautiful thing: checking it regularly can save you masses in charges for overspending, and they reap other benefits, too: l Receive balance alerts when you’re low on funds, l Send or receive money from friends and family using their phone number, l Save leftover change: each time you spend, the bank rounds up the amount and slides the difference into a savings account, l Use your phone like a contactless card to pay for items. Some banks are also rolling out ATM withdrawals via the app, which is handy when you’ve left your card at home.

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card, so they’re a great way to help you stick to your budget. Another plus-point is that you can’t rack-up fees and interest for overspending like you can with a credit card or current account. Apps Loot and Revolut also come with extras including real-time payment alerts, and charts that show where your money’s been spent.

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Digital banking and budgeting

At their simplest, some apps just make cash management easier: OnTrees brings multiple accounts and banks on to one dashboard. Or altenatively, there’s Cleo, a Facebook chat-bot that plugs into your bank account to track spending and which coaches you to your savings goals.

There are also online-only banks built for smartphone access, which do a bit of everything. Monzo, for instance, bundles a prepaid card and zero fees (even when you’re abroad) around a simple interface, so you always know what money you’ve got and where it goes.

It’s also a handy way for you to keep an eye on where you spend your cash day-to-day, as the app sends you notifications each time your card is used.

What’s great is that you skip having to enter any spending manually into a budgeting app or spreadsheet, giving you a really accurate idea of your outgoings.

Not all the digital-only banks offer direct debits or credit facilities, but an increasing number do already or have plans to roll them out.

Simple saving

If your bank doesn’t do automatic savings,

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Investing comes with a risk, as you may get back less than you pay in, but reading up on it should help to ease your concerns

third-party apps like Chip or Plum can plug the gap. You give them read-only access to your bank account, and they monitor your spending and see how much you can afford to save. They then transfer that to a savings account, with the algorithm primed to pick an amount you won’t miss.

If you’re lazy with your money, keep an eye on auto investing, too. This encourages drip-feed savings, but with money invested in stocks and shares – see The Moneybox app as an example. Investing comes with a risk, as you may get back less than you pay in, but

reading up on it should help to ease your concerns.

High-tech banking makes it easy to track every penny and save more with less effort, but it’s also easier to spend quickly. Weigh it up for yourself and, whatever tools you plump for, check: the security they have to protect your cash and personal details; if they pay you interest on savings, or charge fees for transactions; and whether it works for you and leaves you better off. If it doesn’t, ditch it and try something else!

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at UCL, and my PhD supervisor, Professor Ji-Seon Kim, who is also phenomenal. She moved from South Korea aged 22 to complete a PhD at Cambridge, and is now a Professor at Imperial and director of the Centre for Plastic Electronics, where I work.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF...

Dr Jess Wade, 29, is a Research Associate in the Department of Physics and Centre for Plastic Electronics at Imperial College, London

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’M RESPONSIBLE FOR… Creating light emitting diodes from organic molecules.

Under the right circumstances, organic molecules and polymers can act as semiconductors, which we can use to make all kinds of electronic devices.

My job is to choose which materials to use, find a way to dissolve them to create a semiconducting ink, and print them on to a substrate. I also keep our lab in order, which means ordering parts and building pieces of equipment. I also do some undergraduate teaching, which I love.

I GOT MY JOB… After completing an art foundation course at Chelsea College of Art & Design. I

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began my undergraduate physics degree at Imperial, then stayed for a Masters and PhD. The transition from undergrad to PhD is surreal – you are suddenly paid to do science experiments! I wanted to stay in research, and luckily I found a position at my favourite place on earth.

THE BEST PART OF MY JOB… Is the people. Scientists are fascinating and able to make connections between the strangest concepts. I like working around people who know (or are trying to work out!) the answers to the biggest questions in the universe.

We all get to travel to universities right across the world. There aren’t enough girls in physics, but it really is the most exciting place in the world to work.

MY MOST MEMORABLE WORK MOMENT… I have been invited to speak in New Zealand, met the President of China and spent time researching at Samsung’s super top secret labs!

MY SIDE PROJECTS… I got involved with the Institute of Physics (IOP) as an undergraduate, but I never realised how useful it was until my PhD. The IOP has made me a confident public speaker and proud physicist.

I have been involved in projects to support gender inclusion in science, and have met hundreds of inspirational people, including Nobel Prize winner Malala Yousafzai!

MY ROLE MODELS… Are my kick-ass mum, Dr Charlotte Feinmann, a consultant liaison psychiatrist

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MY LOVE FOR PHYSICS… Comes from my school teachers. I went to South Hampstead High School, and my physics and chemistry lessons would always leave me with more questions. Luckily, my teachers had the answers!

WHY STUDY PHYSICS? You will literally be able to walk into any career, whether you want to be a banker, journalist, lawyer, designer, engineer, or super model.

Decide that you want become a medical doctor? There’s a short conversion for that – or you could be part of the team designing lifesaving diagnostic tools. Physics degrees provide such a comprehensive mathematical grounding that everyone wants you.

IS THE GENDER GAP IMPROVING IN SCIENCE? No, unfortunately. When girls choose subjects like physics or further maths, they outperform boys at every level, but they just don’t choose to. Girls are good at a lot of different subjects, and because of silly stereotypes and societal bias, they are put off by the idea of studying them.

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1 Joe Munday, 24 Specification Manager, Product Design, University of Brighton

After completing a very useful year in industry with bathroom manufacturer, Ideal Standard, I returned to the company after finishing my degree. I became a Junior Interior Designer, and have recently moved into more of a business role.

I would highly recommend to any undergraduate to take a year in industry if it’s available. It allows you to understand what is possible in the “real life” work arena, and it gave me a much clearer idea of what I could achieve with my degree.

Although the skills I developed on the course were incredibly helpful, it was the year in industry that demonstrated the abilities I’d need for a career in the field. A combination of hard work, applying the skills learnt during the first half of my degree, and a little bit of luck meant I was guaranteed a job upon finishing my course – something that I’m sure every student would wish for after graduating!

2 Edward Kent, 23 Digital Assistant, Broadcast Journalism, Nottingham Trent University

I was never really sure of the sort of industry I wanted to go into before university, so when researching different courses I was primarily looking for something I knew I would enjoy.

With a passion for reading and great interest in news and culture, studying broadcast journalism really appealed to me. Nottingham Trent wasn’t my firstchoice university, but after beginning the course and admiring the fantastic facilities, I knew it was the right place to be.

The course really opened my eyes to all the exciting career options available, which in turn became the motivation during stressful deadlines and long days of studying. Now I’m working for an online news company, I don’t expect I would have my current job without the specialised skills I gained at university – from learning about media law, to the technology behind live television broadcasts.

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3 Jack Graysmark, 24 Studio Director English, University of Liverpool

When applying to university, I decided I would rather pursue an academic subject I was passionate about, then pursue a career in media after graduating. With its emphasis on research and a fantastic creative writing module in the third year, English proved to be a fantastic course for balancing my studies while also volunteering in student radio.

It certainly taught me the importance of working around tight deadlines, and there were several group projects that worked as excellent training for working in teams with different personalities.

It took me two years after graduating to get my first full-time radio job. I believe persistence, above everything, is the main skill you need in media. I love my current role, as I get to work on all kinds of news programmes across Radio 4, the World Service, and Newsbeat on Radio 1, driving the studio desks and managing the technical side of things. It’s a lot of fun!

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5 Annie Quinton, 25 Editorial Assistant, English, Oxford Brookes University

I had aspirations of working in journalism, but didn’t want to limit my career choices by studying for a degree in that specific field. Instead I opted for English, as it was my favourite subject at school and I spent much of my spare time with my head in a book. The course included a ton of reading, which helped to broaden my horizons; opening my eyes to literature from eras such as transcendentalism and modernism.

Journalism is undoubtedly a tough industry to break into, and requires you to have a number of internships (which are mostly unpaid) under your belt before you’d even be considered for a permanent position. Nonetheless, three years of consistent essay writing and a grand tour of magazine desks allowed me to hone my own unique style of writing, giving me the confidence to express my own voice – a mere essential if you want to get anywhere in the world of magazine journalism.

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AM RESPONSIBLE FOR... working with our team of reporters, producers and scriptwriters to deliver a range of stories in a balanced, informative and creative way across all platforms – from TV to radio, online and social media channels. I focus on UK news, while my counterpart on the foreign desk does the same for international coverage.

I ensure that we are telling the right stories at the right time for our audience, which means covering breaking news, sourcing exclusive stories and interviews, holding public bodies and covering how this news impacts people.

MY TYPICAL DAY...

Doesn’t exist! There’s no typical day in the news room, especially in our current climate. The threat of imminent terror attacks is high; Brexit has divided the nation; political leadership is polarised... so I am braced for the atypical.

were hard, but desperately important stories to tell.

AT UNI, I STUDIED...

English Literature at the University of Birmingham, then a law conversion at BPP Law School in London. I later took on a postgraduate diploma in Journalism at the London School of Journalism.

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Sandy Rashty, 28, is a UK News Editor at Sky News, London

I GOT MY JOB...

By nagging, a lot! I emailed and called for months before getting the opportunity to freelance at Sky News. A year on, I was successfully interviewed for a news editor role after covering shifts on the overnight news desk and digital news desk.

the government for change, to those who have triumphed through adversity – are what drives me. I feel very privileged to be in a position where I get to speak to people from all walks of life, with extraordinary experiences, and call it “work”.

THE BEST PART OF MY JOB...

Is meeting the people behind the stories. I have always been drawn to the “human interest” element of a report. Powerful stories – from ordinary families that have successfully lobbied

THE WORST PART OF MY JOB...

Is the lack of sleep. Working in a 24-hour news environment, we are expected to be on-call and work long shifts. But even when I am not, I find myself watching the news for updates

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and missing the buzz of the newsroom, especially if a big story is breaking.

MY MOST MEMORABLE WORK MOMENT...

Covering the 2017 General Election overnight. The moment the exit poll result came through, the phones didn’t stop ringing!

Other memorable moments include covering the devastating impact on those affected by terror attacks in London and Manchester, and the Grenfell Tower disaster this year. All

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MY LOVE FOR JOURNALISM...

Started from a young age, when I read rigorously and set up a magazine about pets in primary school. At uni, I considered my love of journalism a “hobby” – collecting articles that I found inspiring in a large dusty file.

After law school, I snapped and told my mother that I was going to be a journalist. She still thinks it’s a phase!

MY ROLE MODELS...

My parents, as they taught me about the importance of respecting people from all backgrounds, the value of hard work and the rewards that come with perseverance.

From my former editor Stephen Pollard (The Jewish Chronicle), I gained the confidence to pen opinion pieces, challenge those in authority, and go after stories worth investing in.

MY TIPS FOR BUDDING TV JOURNALISTS...

Are to get as much work experience as you possibly can.

Not only will it help you make useful contacts at the start of your career, but it also shows a good work ethic to employers and most importantly, gives you the chance to test out what areas of the industry you most enjoy.

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TURNING BACK TIME Keen to know what a graduate would do differently if they could relive their university experience? Natalie Keeler finds out…

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ou’ve made the decision to go to university, congratulations!

The next few years could be the most important ones of your life, and while there might be some challenges ahead, there’s also a lot for you to look forward to.

This said, your time as a student will go by pretty quickly, and if you’re not careful it could all be over before you’ve really had the chance to get stuck in. So, how can you get the most out of the experience?

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The best people to ask is those that have been there and done it already – graduates! These are the folks who can offer you a priceless insight into how to use your time in higher education effectively, while still having fun. And when asked what they would go back and change about their uni days, had they the chance, this is what they came up with…

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Don’t believe anyone who tells you that the first year of university doesn’t count for much. The final years of your degree will keep you rushed off your feet with deadlines and revision, so make good use of the time you have in the beginning. Set

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experience modules or an interim year, students generally have plenty of holidays in which to gain experience. And if you secure a placement in an industry about which you are passionate, keep in touch with contacts who could prove useful once you start looking for full-time work.

Be confident in lectures

yourself goals, and think about what you might want to do once you’ve graduated.

Have a look at the current job market for the sort of career you might be keen to get into – what exactly are employers looking for, besides qualifications?

Search for graduate schemes and make a note of the ones you like and when the closing dates are. If you have any questions, speak to your university’s careers department, or try the Career Planner quiz on prospects.ac.uk, which will tell you which kinds of job suit your skills and personality.

Join societies and sports teams

Your university will have an abundance of sports teams and societies to spare, and most will be offering sign-up opportunities during Fresher’s Week. But why stop there? Joining a club will help you learn new skills and make friends, but you should also seek positions of responsibility within that team, too.

Whether it’s nominating yourself for a leadership role, taking on admin or budgeting duties, arranging events or recruiting new members, going the extra mile shows that you have ambition, initiative and a great work ethic. Employers are looking for organisers, coordinators, managers – those who lever themselves into positions of trust where they can demonstrate additional skills. They won’t be interested in what you participated in, but how you stood out from the crowd.

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Work experience is the golden ticket for undergraduates, whether this be via a part-time job or student placement. This is what separates those who are hired from those who inadvertently collect rejection emails, so put yourself out there! Even if your degree doesn’t include work

Above, students shouldn’t be afraid to contribute to university lectures

Speaking up in a lecture packed full of a hundred people might sound like your worst nightmare, but if you have something valuable to say, don’t be afraid to put your ideas forward. Not only will you feel more comfortable with speaking in front of a crowd, but you’ll also more confident expressing your opinions. This will also prove beneficial when you start going to interviews, in which you will need to communicate and present yourself well.

If I could turn back the clock… friends for “I would have asked my instead of re, advice about my work mo my room with just burrowing away in ideas getting stagnant.”

“I wish I had got more involved in sports and societies in my first year. It would have helped me to mix more with other people in the beginning.” o university to “I should have gone int rking at home do work, rather than wo have pushed in bed! I think I would myself more.”

“I’d have been less afraid to contribute in seminars and lectures.

Sometimes I would sit there with ide as in my head, but was too scared to speak up. I think it would have helped with my confidence if I’d just gone for it.”

“I would have probably changed my degree slightly, and changed in my first year to a combined course.

I wished I’d asked for mo re help from tutors, too.” in myself “I should have believed gut rather more! And gone with my ne my work.” than letting tutors defi “I’d join all the societies in my first year. I got involved wit h drama, extreme sports and kay aking in my third year and had the time of my life, but wish I had done it ear lier.” g! Sitting in an “Do the required readin you’re the only English seminar when book is not an one who hasn’t read the ng.” experience worth relivi

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What did you study?

I decided to go for BSc economics and MSc economics and business economics at City University London.

What made you choose City University London?

I knew that economics graduates from City are highly sought after, and the university is always keen to promote that 95% of their alumni who go on to employment are in a professional or managerial role after six months.

Where do most economics graduates from City end up?

Graduates find roles within economic and management consultancies, multinationals, government agencies and in the business and finance sectors in the City of London and overseas.

What did you choose to do after you graduated?

First of all, I secured a place in the Civil Service Economist Fast Stream scheme. The scheme offers graduates economist roles within a wide range of government departments and agencies.

Did you always want to work in the Civil Service?

Initially I didn’t consider a career in the Civil Service, but on the recommendation of a friend, I decided to apply to the Civil Service Economist Fast Stream. During the

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post. Here, I provided analytical support to the chief economist and provided regular macroeconomic briefing to the secretary of state. In addition to this I also worked on a range of highpriority policy areas, including London devolution and revitalising town centres.

DAVID OSBORNE A degree in economics led to a career in the Civil Service for this City University London alumnus application process, I did a considerable amount of research into the scheme and quickly realised that it had the potential to lead to a rewarding career full of a range of unique opportunities.

Tell us about your job…

My first post was at the Department for Transport, in the Local Economics division.

In this post, my job was to conduct economic appraisal of local transport schemes such as bus routes, cycle paths, roads and railways. For the schemes that are funded by the Government, my main responsibility was to ensure that local authorities

conducted appropriate monitoring and evaluation to form part of the Government’s evidence base.

Did you get to move around departments?

Yes, I then moved to the Department for Communities and Local Government for my second post. I was based in the Strategic Analysis Team, which was a far cry from my first

Above, David Osborne relishes the different challenges he encounters in his career

What are you up to now?

My current post has brought me back to the Department for Transport! I’m in the Aviation and Maritime Economics team. This role is, yet again, another drastic change from the past two. My current role is to assess the possible impacts of maritime regulation and provide analysis on airport regulation, but the most fascinating thing about this post is that I provide analytical input into the decision on where to locate a spaceport (a base from which spacecraft are launched) in the UK! How about the future?

I am passionate about travel and languages, and I’d enjoy using my language skills more.

I would quite like to work at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in future.

“The fascinating thing about this post is that I provide analytical input into the decision on where to locate a spaceport.”

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Duchy College Rosewarne

Crawley College

www.duchy.ac.uk 0330 123 2523

Crawley, RH10 1NR www.crawley.ac.uk 01293 442 200

Camborne, TR14 0AB Higher education college

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Falmouth Marine School

Collyer’s

www.cornwall.ac.uk 0330 123 4783

Horsham, RH12 2EJ www.collyers.ac.uk 01403 210 822

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University of Chichester Chichester, PO19 6PE www.chi.ac.uk 01243 816 000 University

South West

Channel Islands www.guernseycollege.ac.gg 01481 737 500

www.sjc.ox.ac.uk 01865 277 300

Higher education college

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Oxford, OX1 3JP

emps.exeter.ac.uk/csm 01326 370 400

www.cornwall.ac.uk 0330 123 2523

www.st-hughs.ox.ac.uk 01865 274 900

St John’s College Oxford

Penryn,TR10 9EZ

Chichester College of Art

Guernsey College of Further Education

University

Camborne School of Mines

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East Surrey College Redhill, RH1 2JX

Cornwall

Cornwall College St Austell Campus

www.chichester.ac.uk 01243 786 321

St Hugh’s College Oxford Oxford, OX2 6LE

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Guernsey, GY1 2TT

Falmouth, TR11 3QS

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Truro College

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www.truro-penwith.ac.uk 01736 335 000

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Guildford College

Highlands College

Truro College

www.guildford.ac.uk 01483 448 500

www.highlands.ac.uk 01534 608 608

www.truro-penwith.ac.uk 01872 267 000

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Jersey, JE4 9QA

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Truro, TR1 3XX

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Hartpury College

www.schumachercollege.org.uk 01803 865 934

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Totnes, TQ9 6EA

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National Star College

www.kmc.ac.uk 01305 215 215

www.nationalstar.org 01242 527 631

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Torquay, TQ1 3HY

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Torquay International School

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Exeter, EX4 4JS

University of Exeter

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www.exeter.ac.uk 01392 661 000

www.exe-coll.ac.uk 01392 400 500

International House Torquay Torquay, TQ1 3BB

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Mayflower College Plymouth, PL1 3BY www.maycoll.co.uk 01752 673 784

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Plymouth College of Art Plymouth, PL4 8AT

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Plymouth Marjon University (St Mark & St John) Plymouth, PL6 8BH www.marjon.ac.uk 01752 636 700

Dorchester, DT2 8PY

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Bournemouth University

www.plymouth.ac.uk 01752 600 600

www1.bournemouth.ac.uk 01202 524 111

www.gloscol.ac.uk 0345 155 2020

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Cheltenham, GL50 4AS www.glos.ac.uk 01242 714 700 University

University of Gloucestershire Oxstalls Campus Gloucester, GL2 9HW www.glos.ac.uk 01242 715 200 University

www.glos.ac.uk 0844 801 0001

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University

www.glos.ac.uk 03330 141 414

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Gloucestershire College Forest of Dean Five Acres Campus

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Cheltenham, GL50 4BS

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Poole, BH12 5BB

University of Gloucestershire Hardwick Centre for Art & Photography

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Plymouth, PL4 8AA

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University of Gloucestershire Francis Close Hall Campus

Cirencester, GL7 1XA

www.gloscol.ac.uk 0345 155 2020

Bournemouth & Poole College

Stroud, GL5 4AH

Cirencester College

www.aub.ac.uk 01202 533 011

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Arts University Bournemouth Poole, BH12 5HH

www.rau.ac.uk 01285 652 531

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Gloucestershire College Gloucester Campus

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Cirencester, GL7 6JS

www.sgscol.ac.uk 0800 056 7253

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Royal Agricultural University

www.weymouth.ac.uk 01305 761 100

Weymouth, DT4 7LQ

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The Business Hub Gloucestershire College

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Weymouth College

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www.bathcollege.ac.uk 01225 312 191 Higher education college

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www.bridgwater.ac.uk 01278 455 464 Further education college

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www.sgscol.ac.uk 01179 312 121

www.sarum.ac.uk 01722 424 800

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University of Bristol Bristol, BS8 1TH www.bris.ac.uk 01179 289 000 University

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www.somerset.ac.uk 01823 366 366 Higher education college

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The University of Law, Bristol Campus Bristol, BS1 6HG www.law.ac.uk 0800 289 997 University

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Cambridge Management College Cambridge, CB4 5AY

www.cambridge managementcollege.com 01223 236 636

www.fitz.cam.ac.uk 01223 223 000 University

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www.girton.cam.ac.uk 01223 338 999 University

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Swindon College

University

www.swindon.ac.uk 01793 491 591

www.christs.cam.ac.uk 01223 334 900

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Cambridge, CB2 3BU

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University

Wiltshire College

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Churchill College University of Cambridge

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www.chu.cam.ac.uk 01223 336 000

www.wiltscoll.ac.uk 01225 350 035

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Clare College University of Cambridge

Higher education college

www.clare.cam.ac.uk 01223 333 200

www.wiltshire.ac.uk 01722 344 344

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The Bell Language Schools

Cambridge, CB3 0DG

Christ’s College University of Cambridge

Higher education college

www.bath.ac.uk 01225 388 388

University Centre Somerset

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Fitzwilliam College University of Cambridge

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Clare Hall Cambridge Cambridge, CB3 9AL

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www.corpus.cam.ac.uk 01223 338 000 University

University of Bedfordshire

Darwin College University of Cambridge

www.beds.ac.uk 01234 400 400

www.darwin.cam.ac.uk 01223 335 660

Bedford, MK41 9EA University

University of Bedfordshire

Cambridge, CB3 9EU University

Luton, LU1 3JU

Downing College University of Cambridge

University

www.dow.cam.ac.uk 01223 334 800

www.beds.ac.uk 01234 400 400

Cambridgeshire

Cambridge, CB2 1DQ University

Anglia Ruskin University

Emmanuel College University of Cambridge

www.anglia.ac.uk 01245 493 131

www.emma.cam.ac.uk 01223 334 200

Cambridge, CB1 1PT University

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www.cai.cam.ac.uk 01223 332 400

Homerton College University of Cambridge Cambridge, CB2 2PH

www.homerton.cam.ac.uk 01223 747 111 University

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www.hughes.cam.ac.uk 01223 334 898 University

Jesus College University of Cambridge Cambridge, CB5 8BL www.jesus.cam.ac.uk 01865 279 700 University

King’s College University of Cambridge Cambridge, CB2 1ST www.kings.cam.ac.uk 01223 331 100 University

Lucy Cavendish College University of Cambridge Cambridge, CB3 0BU

www.lucy-cav.cam.ac.uk 01223 332 190 University

Magdalene College University of Cambridge Cambridge, CB3 0AG www.magd.cam.ac.uk 01223 332 100 University

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www.murrayedwards.cam.ac.uk 01223 762 100 University

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Newnham College University of Cambridge

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The University of Law, Chester Campus

www.newn.cam.ac.uk 01223 335 700

www.joh.cam.ac.uk 01223 338 600

www.law.ac.uk 0800 289 997

Cambridge, CB3 9DF University

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Pembroke College University of Cambridge

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www.pem.cam.ac.uk 01223 338 100

www.trin.cam.ac.uk 01223 338 400

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Peterhouse University of Cambridge

Trinity Hall College University of Cambridge

www.pet.cam.ac.uk 01223 338 200

www.trinhall.cam.ac.uk 01223 332 500

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Queens’ College University of Cambridge

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www.queens.cam.ac.uk 01223 335 500 University

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www.regent.org.uk 01223 312 333

www.wolfson.cam.ac.uk 01223 335 900

Cambridge, CB1 2AZ

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www.robinson.cam.ac.uk 01223 339 100 University

Selwyn College University of Cambridge Cambridge, CB3 9DQ www.sel.cam.ac.uk 01223 335 846 University

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Cambridge, CB3 9BB University

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Writtle University College Chelmsford, CM1 3RR www.writtle.ac.uk 01245 424 200

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Ashridge Business School Berkhamsted, HP4 1NS www.ashridge.ac.uk 01442 843 491

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www.stedmundscollege.com 01920 821 111 Higher education college

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www.eastonotley.ac.uk 01603 731200 Higher education college

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Colchester, CO4 3SQ www.essex.ac.uk 01206 873 333 University

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www.lincolncollege.ac.uk 01636 680 680

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University of East Anglia

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University

University of Essex

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Higher education college

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www.nua.ac.uk 01603 610 561

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University

Norfolk

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www.le.ac.uk 01162 522 522

Newark, NG24 1PB

Higher education college

St Catharine’s College University of Cambridge

www.colchester.ac.uk 01206 712 000

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University

East Midlands

University

University of Leicester

University of Lincoln

Ware, SG11 1DS

Higher education college

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University

St Edmund’s College Summer School

www.anglia.ac.uk 0845 271 333

Colchester Institute Braintree Campus

www.lboro.ac.uk 01509 263 171

www.bishopg.ac.uk 01522 527 347

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University

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Higher education college

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www.stjohns-nottm.ac.uk 01159 251 114 Higher education college

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www.derby.ac.uk 01332 590 500

West Midlands

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De Montfort University

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www.dmu.ac.uk 01162 551 551

www.hca.ac.uk 01432 273 359

Derby, DE22 1GB University

Leicester, LE1 9BH University

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www.hlcollege.ac.uk 0800 032 1986

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Higher education college

www.nwhc.ac.uk 024 7624 3000

Higher education college

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www.harper-adams.ac.uk 01952 820 820 University

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www.warwickshire.ac.uk 0300 456 0047

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Buxton & Leek College

West Midlands

www.kingsway-english.com 01905 619 877

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BIMM Birmingham

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www.bimm.co.uk 01273 626666

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www.staffordcoll.ac.uk 01785 223 800 Higher education college

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County Durham

Durham University Durham, DH1 3LE www.dur.ac.uk 01913 342 000 University

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Higher education college

www.stokecoll.ac.uk 01782 208 208

Higher education college

www.bcu.ac.uk 01213 315 000

www.solihull.ac.uk 01216 787 000

Solihull, B91 1SB

City College Coventry

Higher education college

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Solihull College

South & City College Birmingham

Coventry, CV1 3GD

University of Central England

Durham, DH7 9RH

Stoke on Trent College Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 1JJ

University

www.law.ac.uk 0800 289 997

WCG Trident Park

www.tcat.ac.uk 01952 642 200

www.birmingham.ac.uk 01214 143 344

www.dudleycol.ac.uk 01384 363 000

Dudley, DY1 4AS

Higher education college

Telford, TF1 2NP

Birmingham, B15 2TT

The University of Law, Birmingham Campus

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Warwick, CV34 6SW

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Higher education college

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www.ushaw.org 0191 334 5119

Tyne & Wear

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www.nulc.ac.uk 01782 715 111

www.rncm.ac.uk 01619 075 200

www.cumbria.ac.uk 01524 384 384

www.eastridingcollege.ac.uk

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University

www.salfordcc.ac.uk 01616 315 000

www.northumbria.ac.uk 01912 326 002

University of Sunderland Sunderland, SR2 3SD

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www.cumbria.ac.uk 01228 616 234 University

University of Cumbria Ambleside Campus Ambleside, LA22 9BB www.cumbria.ac.uk 01539 430 274 University

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www.cumbria.ac.uk 01228 616 234 University

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University of Bolton Bolton, BL3 5AB

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www.manchester.ac.uk 01613 066 000 University

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www.salford.ac.uk 01612 955 000 University

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Higher education college

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www.blackpool.ac.uk 01253 353353

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Higher education college

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Higher education college

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Edge Hill University

University

Ormskirk, L39 4QP

www.edgehill.ac.uk 01695 575 171 University

Runshaw Adult College Chorley, PR7 6AQ

www.runshaw.ac.uk 01772 642 040 Higher education college

University Centre at Blackburn College Blackburn, BB2 1LH

www.blackburn.ac.uk 01254 292 594 Higher education college

www.liv.ac.uk 01517 942 000

East Yorkshire

Bishop Burton College Beverley, HU17 8QG

www.bishopburton.ac.uk 01964 553 000 Higher education college

East Riding College Beverley Campus Beverley, HU17 0GH

www.eastridingcollege.ac.uk 0345 120 0044 Higher education college

East Riding College Bridlington Campus

Manchester Metropolitan University

University of Central Lancashire

www.mmu.ac.uk 01612 472 000

www.uclan.ac.uk 01772 201 201

www.eastridingcollege.ac.uk 0345 120 0044

University

Higher education college

Manchester, M15 6HB University

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Preston, PR1 2HE

Bridlington, YO16 7JW

Hull, HU3 2DH

Higher education college

Hull College

Hull, HU1 3DG

www.hull-college.ac.uk 01482 329943 Higher education college

The Hull York Medical School Hull, HU6 7RX

www.hyms.ac.uk 0870 124 5500 University

University of Hull Hull, HU6 7RX www.hull.ac.uk 01482 346 311 University

North Yorkshire Anglolang Academy of English Scarborough, YO12 5JX www.anglolang.com 01723 501 991

Higher education college

Askham Bryan College York, YO23 3FR

www.askham-bryan.ac.uk 01904 772 277 Higher education college

Cleveland College of Art and Design Hartlepool, TS24 7EX www.ccad.ac.uk 01429 422 000

Higher education college

Craven College

Skipton, BD23 1US

www.craven-college.ac.uk 01756 708 001 Higher education college

English in York College York, YO1 9ND

www.english-in-york.co.uk 01904 636 771 Higher education college

English Language Centre York, YO1 8RA

www.experienceenglish.com 01904 672 243 Higher education college

Melton College York, YO24 4DH

www.melton-college.co.uk 01904 622 250 Higher education college

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Selby College

West Yorkshire

Shipley College

www.selby.ac.uk 01757 211 000

Bradford, BD7 1AY

www.shipley.ac.uk 01274 327 222

Selby, YO8 8AT

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Teesside University

Bradford College

www.bradfordcollege.ac.uk 01274 433 333 Higher education college

Middlesbrough, TS1 3BX

Huddersfield University

University

www.hud.ac.uk 01484 422 288

www.tees.ac.uk 01642 218 121

University of York York, YO10 5DD www.york.ac.uk 01904 320 000 University

York College

York, YO23 2BB

www.yorkcollege.ac.uk 01904 770 200 Higher education college

York St John University York, YO31 7EX

www.yorksj.ac.uk 01904 624 624 University

Yorkshire Coast College Scarborough, YO12 5RN

www.yorkshirecoastcollege.ac.uk 01723 372 105 Higher education college

South Yorkshire Barnsley College

Huddersfield, HD1 3DH University

Kirklees College Huddersfield Centre

Huddersfield, HD1 5NN

www.kirkleescollege.ac.uk 01484 437 000 Higher education college

Leeds Beckett University Leeds, LS1 3HE

www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk 01132 832 600 University

Leeds City College Keighley Campus Keighley, BD21 3DF

www.leedscitycollege.ac.uk 0113 386 1997 Higher education college

Leeds City College Park Lane Campus Leeds, LS3 1AA

www.leedscitycollege.ac.uk 08450 457 275

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Shipley, BD18 3JW

Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC)

Higher education college

www.sruc.ac.uk/barony 01307 860 251

University of Bradford Bradford, BD7 1DP

www.bradford.ac.uk 01274 232 323

Dumfries, DG1 3NE

Higher education college

University of the West of Scotland

University

Dumfries, DG1 4ZN

The University of Law, Leeds Campus

University

www.uws.ac.uk 0141 848 3047

Leeds, LS1 5HD

Dundee

University

Dundee, DD3 8LE

www.law.ac.uk 0800 289 997

University of Leeds

Dundee College www.dundeeandangus.ac.uk 01382 834 834

Leeds, LS2 9JT

Higher education college

University

Dundee, DD1 1HG

www.leeds.ac.uk 01132 431 751

Wakefield College

Wakefield, WF1 2DH www.wakefield.ac.uk 01924 789 789

Higher education college

Scotland

University of Abertay www.abertay.ac.uk 01382 308 000 University

University of Dundee Dundee, DD1 4HN www.dundee.ac.uk 01382 383000 University

Aberdeenshire

East Ayrshire

Aberdare, AB25 1BN

Ayr, KA8 0FE

Aberdeen College www.abcol.ac.uk 0300 330 5550

Ayrshire College www.ayrshire.ac.uk 01292 265 184

Higher education college

Higher education college

Higher education college

Robert Gordon University

Edinburgh

Higher education college

Leeds City College Technology Campus

Edinburgh, EH2 4NG

Doncaster College

www.leedscitycollege.ac.uk 0843 515 7321

www.rgu.ac.uk 01224 262 000 University

www.studystay.com 0131 220 4278

Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC)

Basil Paterson College

Barnsley, S70 2YW

www.barnsley.ac.uk 01226 216 216

Doncaster, DN1 3EX www.don.ac.uk 01302 553 553

Higher education college

Northern College Barnsley, S75 3ET

www.northern.ac.uk 01226 776 000 Higher education college

Leeds, LS2 8BL

Higher education college

Leeds City College Thomas Danby Campus Leeds, LS7 3BG

www.leedscitycollege.ac.uk 0113 386 1997 Higher education college

Sheffield College

Leeds College of Art & Design

www.sheffcol.ac.uk 01142 602 600

www.leeds-art.ac.uk 01132 028 000

Sheffield, S2 2YY

Leeds, LS2 9AQ

Higher education college

Higher education college

Sheffield Hallam University

Leeds College of Music

www.shu.ac.uk 01142 255 555

www.lcm.ac.uk 01132 223 400

Sheffield, S1 1WB

Leeds, LS2 7PD

University

Higher education college

University of Sheffield www.shef.ac.uk 01142 222 000

Sheffield, S10 2TN University

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Aberdare, AB10 1FR

Aberdeen, AB21 9YA

www.sruc.ac.uk/aberdeen 0131 535 4000 Higher education college

University of Aberdeen Aberdare, AB24 3FX www.abdn.ac.uk 01224 272 000 University

Clackmannanshire Forth Valley College Falkirk, FK2 9AD

www.forthvalley.ac.uk 01324 403 000 Higher education college

Dumfries & Galloway

Aspect College Edinburgh Higher education college

Edinburgh, EH2 4NA

www.basilpaterson.co.uk 01312 253 802 Higher education college

Edinburgh College of Art Edinburgh, EH3 9DF www.eca.ed.ac.uk 01316 515 800

Higher education college

Edinburgh Napier University Edinburgh, EH14 1DJ www.napier.ac.uk 0333 900 6040 University

Edinburgh University Edinburgh, EH8 9YL www.ed.ac.uk 0131 650 1000 University

Leeds Trinity University

Dumfries and Galloway College

www.leedstrinity.ac.uk 0113 283 7100

www.dumgal.ac.uk 01387 734 000

www.hw.ac.uk 01314 495 111

Leeds, LS18 5HD University

Dumfries, DG1 4FD

Higher education college

Heriot Watt University Edinburgh, EH14 4AS University

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DIRECTORY Queen Margaret University Musselburgh, EH21 6UU www.qmu.ac.uk 01314 740 000 University

Regent Edinburgh

Edinburgh, EH2 4NA www.regent.org.uk 01312 259 888

Higher education college

Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) Edinburgh, EH9 3JG

www.sruc.ac.uk/edinburgh 0131 535 4000 Higher education college

Fife

Fife College St Brycedale Campus Kirkcaldy, KY1 1EX www.fife.ac.uk 01592 223 400

Higher education college

Fife College Stenton Campus Glenrothes, KY6 2RA www.fife.ac.uk 0344 248 0115

Higher education college

Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC)

IN ASSOCIATION WITH

Glasgow College of Nautical Studies Glasgow, G5 9XB

www.cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk 01415 666 222 Higher education college

University

Glasgow

City of Glasgow College Glasgow, G1 2TA

www.cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk 0141 375 555 Higher education college

Glasgow Caledonian University Glasgow, G4 0BA www.gcu.ac.uk 01413 313 000 University

Glasgow Clyde College, Cardonald Campus

Higher education college

New College Lanarkshire, Cumbernauld Campus Glasgow, G67 1HU

www.nclanarkshire.ac.uk 0300 555 8080 Higher education college

Royal Conservatoire of Scotland Glasgow, G2 3DB www.rcs.ac.uk 01413 324 101

Higher education college

Inverness, IV3 5SQ University

UHI Dunoon Argyll

University

Mid Lothian

Newbattle Abbey College Dalkeith, EH22 3LL

www.newbattleabbeycollege.ac.uk 01316 631 921 Higher education college

Findhorn Foundation College www.findhorncollege.org 01309 690 806

Elgin, IV30 1JJ

www.moray.uhi.ac.uk 01343 576 000

University

Highland

www.nclanarkshire.ac.uk 0300 555 8080

Higher education college

Inverness College UHI Inverness, IV1 1SA

www.inverness.uhi.ac.uk 01463 273 000 Higher education college

Lews Castle College

Higher education college

www.lews.uhi.ac.uk 01851 770 000

Isle of Lewis, HS2 0XR

North Lanarkshire Coatbridge, ML5 3LS

Higher education college

New College Lanarkshire, Motherwell Campus Motherwell, ML1 2DD

www.nclanarkshire.ac.uk 0300 555 8080 Higher education college

Orkney Islands Orkney College UHI Kirkwall, KW15 1LX

www.orkney.uhi.ac.uk 01856 569 000

Glasgow College of Food Technology

Higher education college

Higher education college

North Highland College

Perth College

www.cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk 01412 715 100

www.northhighland.uhi.ac.uk 01847 889 000

www.perth.uhi.ac.uk 01738 877 000

Glasgow, G1 2TG

Higher education college

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Thurso, KW14 7EE

Higher education college

Galashiels, TD1 2AF

www.borderscollege.ac.uk 0870 050 5152

Heriot Watt University www.hw.ac.uk 0131 449 5111 University

Shetland

NAFC Marine Centre Shetland, ZE1 0UN www.nafc.uhi.ac.uk 01595 772000

Higher education college

Shetland College

Shetland, ZE1 OYB

www.shetland.uhi.ac.uk 01595 771 000

South Ayrshire

New College Lanarkshire, Coatbridge Campus

www.htc.uhi.ac.uk 01349 780 000

The Borders College

Moray College

www.strath.ac.uk 01415 524 400

Dingwall, IV15 9HA

Scottish Borders

Higher education college

University of Strathclyde John Anderson Campus

Highland Theological College

University

Higher education college

Higher education college

Glasgow, G1 1XQ

www.uws.ac.uk 01698 283100

Galashiels, TD1 3HF

Forres, IV36 3TZ

Glasgow, G12 8QQ

Paisley, PA1 2BE

University

www.uhi.ac.uk 0845 230 9969

www.rcpsg.ac.uk 01412 216 072

Higher education college

University of the West of Scotland

Higher education college

Moray

Glasgow, G2 5RJ

Renfrewshire

Argyll, PA23 7HP

The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons

Glasgow, G52 3AY

www.glasgowclyde.ac.uk 01412 723 333

Higher education college

www.uhi.ac.uk 01463 279 000

Higher education college

www.st-andrews.ac.uk 01334 476 161

www.smo.uhi.ac.uk 01471 888 000

www.gsa.ac.uk 01413 534 500

Glasgow, G3 6RQ

www.gla.ac.uk 01413 302 000

St. Andrews, KY16 9AJ

Isle of Skye, IV44 8RQ

Glasgow School of Art

University of Glasgow

University of St. Andrews

Sabhal Mòr Ostaig

University of the Highlands and Islands

Cupar, KY15 4JB

www.sruc.ac.uk/elmwood 01334 658 800

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Perth, PH1 2NX

Higher education college

Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) Ayr, KA8 0SX

www.sruc.ac.uk/ayr 01292 866 196 University

University of the West of Scotland Ayr, KA8 0SX

www.uws.ac.uk 01292 886 000 University

South Lanarkshire University of the West of Scotland

Hamilton, ML3 0JB www.uws.ac.uk 01698 283 100 University

Stirling

Stirling University Stirling, FK9 4LA www.stir.ac.uk 01786 473 171 University

West Dunbartonshire West College Scotland Clydebank, G81 1NX

www.westcollegescotland.ac.uk 01419 527 771 Higher education college

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IN ASSOCIATION WITH

West Lothian

Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) Broxburn, EH52 6NH

www.sruc.ac.uk/oatridge 01506 864 800 Higher education college

West Lothian College Livingston, EH54 7EP

www.west-lothian.ac.uk 01506 418 181 Higher education college

Northern Ireland County Antrim

Belfast Metropolitan College Belfast, BT1 6DJ

www.belfastmet.ac.uk 028 9026 5000 Higher education college

College of Agriculture, Food & Rural Enterprise Antrim, BT41 4PS www.cafre.ac.uk 02894 426 666

Higher education college

Northern Regional College Ballymena Campus Ballymena, BT43 7DF www.nrc.ac.uk 028 7034 0115

Higher education college

Northern Regional College Ballymoney Campus Ballymoney, BT53 6BP www.nrc.ac.uk 02827 660 401

Higher education college

Northern Regional College Larne Campus Larne, BT40 1SQ www.nrc.ac.uk 028 9085 5000

Higher education vollege

Northern Regional College Newtownabbey Campus Newtonabbey, BT37 9RS www.nrc.ac.uk 02890 855 000

Higher education vollege

Queen’s University Belfast Belfast, BT7 1NN www.qub.ac.uk 02890 245 133 University

St Mary’s University College Belfast, BT12 6FE

www.stmarys-belfast.ac.uk 02890 327 678

The Union Theological College Belfast, BT7 1JT

www.union.ac.uk 02890 205 080 Higher education college

Northern Regional College, Magherafelt Campus

Southern Regional College, Bainbridge Campus

www.nrc.ac.uk 02879 632 462

www.src.ac.uk 02838 397 700

Magherafelt, BT45 6AE

Higher education college

Belfast, BT15 1ED

University of Ulster Coleraine Campus

Newry, BT34 4BH

University

www.ulster.ac.uk 02870 344 141

www.ulster.ac.uk 02870 123 456

University of Ulster Jordanstown Campus

Newtownabbey, BT37 0QB www.ulster.ac.uk 02870 123 456 University

County Armagh Armagh College

Armagh, BT61 7HN www.src.ac.uk 0300 123 1223

Higher education college

Southern Regional College, Armagh Campus Armagh, BT61 7HN www.src.ac.uk 02837 512 820

Higher education college

Southern Regional College, Lurgan Campus Craigavon, BT66 6AZ www.src.ac.uk 02838 397 800

Higher education college

Southern Regional College Portadown Campus Craigavon, BT63 5BL www.src.ac.uk 0300 123 1223

Higher education college

County Derry

North West Regional College, Londonderry Campus Londonderry, BT48 7AL www.nwrc.ac.uk 02871 276 000

Higher education college

North West Regional College, Limavady Campus Limavady, BT49 0EX www.nwrc.ac.uk 028 7127 8700

Higher education college

Coleraine, BT52 1SA University

www.src.ac.uk 0300 123 1223

Higher education college

County Down

Southern Regional College, Newry East/West Campus

South Eastern Regional College, Ballynahinch Campus Ballynahinch, BT24 8LP 028 4461 5815 www.serc.ac.uk

Higher education college

South Eastern Regional College, Bangor Campus Bangor, BT20 4TD 028 9127 6600 www.serc.ac.uk

Higher education college

South Eastern Regional College, Downpatrick Campus Downpatrick, BT30 6UU www.serc.ac.uk 0345 600 7555

Higher education college

South Eastern Regional College, Holywood Campus Holywood, BT18 9QH www.serc.ac.uk 0345 600 7555

Higher education college

South Eastern Regional College, Lisburn Campus Lisburn, BT27 4SU www.serc.ac.uk 0345 600 7555

Higher education college

South Eastern Regional College, Newcastle Campus Newcastle, BT33 0UR www.serc.ac.uk 028 4461 5815

Higher education college

www.serc.ac.uk 0345 600 7555

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Newry, BT34 2QX

University

www.nrc.ac.uk 02870 354 717

Higher education college

Higher education college

www.ulster.ac.uk 02870 123 456

Londonderry, BT48 7JL

www.stran.ac.uk 02890 381 271 University

www.src.ac.uk 02841 762 582

Southern Regional College, Newry Greenbank Building Campus

Northern Regional College Coleraine Campus Coleraine, BT52 1QA

Southern Regional College, Kilkeel Campus

University of Ulster Magee Campus

Stranmillis University College Belfast, BT9 5DY

Banbridge, BT32 4AY

Higher education college

University of Ulster Belfast Campus

South Eastern Regional College, Newtownards Campus

Higher education college

DIRECTORY

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Newtownards, BT23 7ED Higher education college

Newry, BT35 8DN www.src.ac.uk 0300 123 1223

Higher education college

Southern Regional College, Newry Model Campus Newry, BT34 6JG www.src.ac.uk 0300 123 1223

Higher education college

County Fermanagh

College of Agriculture, Food & Rural Enterprise Enniskillen, BT74 4GF www.cafre.ac.uk 02866 344 853

Higher education college

South West College, Enniskillen Campus Enniskillen, BT74 6AE www.swc.ac.uk 0845 603 1881

Higher education college

South West College, Technology & Skills Centre Enniskillen, BT74 4EJ

www.swc.ac.uk 02866 322 072

Higher education college

County Tyrone

College of Agriculture, Food & Rural Enterprise Cookstown, BT80 9AA www.cafre.ac.uk 02886 768 101

Higher education college

South West College Dungannon Campus Dungannon, BT71 6BQ www.swc.ac.uk 0845 603 1881

Higher education college

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DIRECTORY South West College Omagh Campus Omagh, BT79 7AH www.swc.ac.uk 0845 603 1881

Higher education college

Wales

Carmarthenshire

Carmarthenshire College Llanelli, SA15 4DN

www.colegsirgar.ac.uk 01554 748 000

Higher education college

University of Wales, Trinity Saint David Carmarthen, SA31 3EP www.uwtsd.ac.uk 01267 676 767

Higher education college

Ceredigion

Coleg Ceredigion

Cardigan, SA43 1AB

www.ceredigion.ac.uk 01239 612 032

Higher education college

University of Aberystwyth Aberystwyth, SY23 2AX

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Coleg Cambria, Yale College Wrexham, LL12 7AB www.cambria.co.uk 0300 303 0007

Higher education college

Monmouthshire

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Neath and Port Talbot School of Construction and Built Environment Swansea, SA6 8QT

www.nptcgroup.ac.uk 01639 648120

Higher education college

Barry, CF62 8YJ

Neath and Port Talbot College Afan Campus

Higher education college

www.nptcgroup.ac.uk 01639 648200

Cardiff and Vale College www.cavc.ac.uk 0292 025 0250

Cardiff Metropolitan University Cardiff, CF5 2YB

www.cardiffmet.ac.uk 0292 041 6070 University

Cardiff University Cardiff, CF10 3XQ www.cardiff.ac.uk 02920 874 000 University

Coleg y Cymoedd Aberdare Campus Aberdare, CF44 8ST

Port Talbot, SA13 2AL Higher education college

Neath and Port Talbot College Llandarcy Campus Neath, SA10 6JD

www.nptcgroup.ac.uk 01639 648 720

Higher education college

Neath and Port Talbot College Pontardawe Centre Swansea, SA8 4EN

www.nptcgroup.ac.uk 01639 648 100 Higher education college

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Higher education college

Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama

University of Wales Trinity Saint David

Coleg Gwent

www.rwcmd.ac.uk 02920 342 854

www.aber.ac.uk 01970 623 111

Cardigan, SA48 7ED www.uwtsd.ac.uk 01570 422351 University

Denbighshire Coleg Llandrillo

Colwyn Bay, LL28 4HZ www.llandrillo.ac.uk 01492 546 666

Higher education college

www.cymoedd.ac.uk 01685 887 500

Usk, NP15 1XJ

www.coleggwent.ac.uk 01495 333777 Higher education college

Coleg y Cymoedd, Nantgarw Campus

Tonypandy, CF40 2TQ Higher education college

Higher education college

www.cymoedd.ac.uk 01443 816 888

Hengoed, CF82 7XR

Coleg Cambria, Llysfasi College

Higher education college

www.cambria.ac.uk 0300 303 0007

www.merthyr.ac.uk 01685 726 000

Coleg Cambria, Northop College Mold, CH7 6AA

www.cambria.ac.uk 0300 303 0007 Higher education college

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www.gllma.ac.uk 01407 765 755

Higher education college

Coleg Menai Llangefni Campus Llangefni, LL77 7HY www.gllma.ac.uk 01248 383 348

Higher education college

Coleg Menai Parc Menai Campus Bangor, LL57 4BN www.gllma.ac.uk 01248 674 341

Higher education college

University of Bangor Bangor, LL57 2DG www.bangor.ac.uk 01248 351 151 University

Higher education college

Pembrokeshire

University of South Wales

Haverfordwest, SA61 1SZ

Pontypridd, CF37 1DL www.southwales.ac.uk 03455 760 101

Pembrokeshire College www.pembrokeshire.ac.uk 01437 753 000 Higher education college

University

Brecon, LD3 7PX

Colwyn Bay, LL28 4HZ

Higher education college

Holyhead, LL65 1UW

Higher education college

Coleg y Cymoedd, Ystrad Mynach Campus

Ruthin, LL15 2LB

Coleg Menai Holyhead Campus

www.wales.ac.uk 029 2037 6999

www.cymoedd.ac.uk 01443 663 202

www.gllm.ac.uk 01492 546 666

Higher education college

Powys

www.cambria.ac.uk 0330 303 0007

Grwp Llandrillo Menai, Colwyn Bay Library

www.gllma.ac.uk 01286 673 450

University of Wales

www.cymoedd.ac.uk 01443 662 800

Coleg y Cymoedd, Rhondda Campus

Higher education college

Caernarfon, LL55 2NN

Cardiff, CF15 7QY

Coleg Cambria, Deeside College Deeside, CH5 4BR

Cardiff, CF10 3ER

Coleg Menai Caernarfon Campus

Merthyr Tydfil College Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 1AR Higher education college

Cardiff, CF10 3NS University

University of South Wales, Newport City Campus Newport, NP18 3QT

www.southwales.ac.uk 0345 576 0101 University

Union School of Theology Bridgend, CF31 4DX www.ust.ac.uk 01656 645 411

Higher education college

Gwynedd

Coleg Meirion Dwyfor Dolgellau, LL40 2SW www.gllm.ac.uk 01341 422 827

Higher education college

NPTC College

Coleg Menai Bangor Campus

www.nptcgroup.ac.uk 01639 648 000

www.gllma.ac.uk 01248 370 125

Neath, SA10 7RF

Higher education college

Bangor, LL57 2TP

Higher education college

Regent Trebinshun www.trebinshunhouse.co.uk 01874 730 653 Higher education college

Swansea

University of Wales Trinity Saint David Swansea, SA1 6ED www.uwtsd.ac.uk 01792 481 000 University

Swansea University Swansea, SA2 8PP

www.swansea.ac.uk 01792 205 678 University

Wrexham

Wrexham Glyndwr University Wrexham, LL11 2AW www.glyndwr.ac.uk 01978 290 666 University

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