6th Form careers - University

6th Form Careers - University

Advice for Students Interested in Higher Education

• You can research degree courses and check course entry requirements using www.ucas.com
• See where different degree subjects could take you https://www.prospects.ac.uk/careers-advice/what-can-i-do-with-my-degree
• Look at these degree subject guides to help you decide what to study at university. Find out more about the content, teaching methods and contact hours to see which would suit you best. https://targetcareers.co.uk/uni/degree-subject-guides
• Find out more about degree course content https://unitasterdays.com/university-subject-guide-videos

University Summer Schools

• If you want to see if university life is for you, you could sign up to attend a University Summer School through schemes such as the Sutton Trust which offers sessions in over forty degree subjects at eleven leading universities – you can explore academia through taster lectures and by meeting current students. https://summerschools.suttontrust.com Also check individual university websites for further information.

University Open Days

• University open days are a fantastic way of finding out about the universities that you are thinking of studying at and the courses you might want to take. www.opendays.com
• Here are some top tips for making the most of your visits: https://targetcareers.co.uk/uni/choices-about-uni/313867-how-to-make-the-most-of-university-open-days

Further Research

www.prospects.ac.uk

The Russell Group of Universities

The Russell Group consists of 24 excellent, research-intensive universities. They are unique institutions, each with their own history and ethos, but they share some distinguishing characteristics.

They are committed to maintaining the very best research, an outstanding teaching and learning experience and unrivalled links with local and national business and the public sector. https://russellgroup.ac.uk/about/our-universities/

Check out the University League Table 2026 www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk/league-tables/rankings

University Application Support

• Find out how to ace your UCAS application with advice articles on starting your statement, what you should include, how it should be structured and how you should handle offers: www.ucas.com
• Use the guide to find out the key dates you need to know when applying to university: https://targetcareers.co.uk/careers-advice/applying-for-uni/52-when-to-apply-for-university-through-ucas
• Speak to your tutors for advice and support with your UCAS applications
• www.ucas.com/applying/applying-to-university/writing-your-personal-statement/the-new-personal-statement-for-2026-entry

Considering Applying to Medical School

Check out this free guide from Premed Projects: Applying to medical school guide

Studying Abroad?

Check out this free guide: The ultimate guide to studying abroad as a UK student

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