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Higher Education

  • TARGET careers university profiles give details such as number of students, student-staff ratio and average UCAS tariff needed: 

https://targetcareers.co.uk/university-hubs/ 

  • UCAS' course search function allows you to browse thousands of courses by university, qualification level, study mode and region: 

https://digital.ucas.com/search

  • Find out what university rankings mean by looking at how they are calculated and what measures are used: 

https://targetcareers.co.uk/uni/choices-about-uni/384889-what-university-rankings-mean

  • Take a look at these degree subject guides to help you decide what to study at university. Look at what content, teaching methods and contact hours would suit you best as well as what careers each subject might lead to: 

https://targetcareers.co.uk/uni/degree-subject-guides

  • If you have a career area in mind, look at these various articles to help you understand what degrees would benefit your chosen path. From law to photography, design and TV there are over 15 different areas to explore: 

https://targetcareers.co.uk/uni/degree-subject-guides

  • These university reviews tell you what the universities are really like and are written by current students: 

https://targetcareers.co.uk/uni/university-reviews

  • Find out how much university will cost and get advice about tuition fees, whether you are from England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland: 

https://targetcareers.co.uk/careers-advice/choices-about-uni/50-university-tuition-fees-and-funding