Careers & Next Steps
Useful websites for students in Years 12 & 13
Higher Education
- www.ucas.com – official University and College degree information website
- www.ukcoursefinder.com – a quick way to find courses
- www.opendays.com
- UnionView on www.youtube.com – independent view of universities and student life
- www.push.co.uk – independent guide to UK Universities
- www.thestudentroom.co.uk – students exchange academic and social knowledge and experiences
- www.applytouni.com – covers all aspects of applying
- www.studyinholland.co.uk – information on Dutch universities
- www.fulbright.org.uk – information on studying in the USA
- www.ucas.com/sfe – financial support
Graduate Job Market
- www.prospects.ac.uk – detailed information on the graduate job market, including starting salaries
Not going to university?
- www.helpyouchoose.org – Norfolk’s 14-19 careers advice website
- www.apprenticeships.org.uk – National Apprenticeship website – register to receive vacancies (free)
- www.notgoingtouni.co.uk – lots of information about gap year and employment options
General Careers Information
- https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk – National website. Good information about CVs. The ‘Job Profiles’ contain good careers information about lots of jobs and careers. Young people can contact Careers Advisers via phone, webchat.