What is higher education?
Higher education, or HE for short, refers to courses that are higher than a Level 3 qualification. With over 50,000 courses to choose from, HE allows you to study a subject you really love. You will gain the skills and the qualifications to help you land your dream job. There are loads of opportunities to have fun along the way. HE can offer you a great social life with the chance to meet a large group of different people.
Still not sure that HE is for you? You are not alone in having doubts and questions such as …
Do I need to have A levels?
A levels are just one type of Level 3 qualification that can get you a place on an HE course. Advanced Diplomas, BTEC Nationals, Advanced Apprenticeships and International Baccalaureates are all qualifications you could use to get into HE.
Will I need to move away from home?
Not everybody moves away from home to study. There are lots of opportunities to study close to where you live. Look at the Study South West HE Prospectus for hundreds of courses in the South West.
Do I have to study full-time?
Study options are really flexible with full-time, part-time, online and distance learning courses. You can even study whilst you work.
Will HE be boring?
With over 50,000 courses to choose from you should be able to find something that grabs your interest. From Surf Science to Fashion Design, Journalism to Computer Games Design, there is something for everyone. To see the range of HE courses in the South West visit the Prospectus section of this site. To search for HE courses across the UK visit www.ucas.com.
There are lots of different types of HE courses including Honours degrees, Foundation degrees, Higher National Diplomas and Higher National Certificates. You should be able to find one that suits your career goals and how you like to learn. Check out the link on the left of this page to find out more.