University Research
A Structure for Your University Research – A step by step guide
Key Super Curricular Resources 2020 – How to decide if a particular subject is for you and then demonstrate this to universities
Subject Specific Research Resources
Mr McDermott’s Year 12 PSHE Resources
Links
UCAS
www.ucas.com
• for general university research
UK Course Finder
www.ukcoursefinder.com
This is a 5 minute questionnaire which asks you a series of questions to produce specific degree suggestions. This is invaluable because there are 50,000+ courses out there and you may never have heard of the course perfect for you.
Which University
university.which.co.uk
• for general university research
Unistats
unistats.direct.gov.uk
• official data for undergraduate courses on each university and college’s satisfaction scores in the National Student Survey, jobs and salaries after study and other key information for prospective students
• Includes assessment criteria for each degree (i.e. proportion of coursework, exam, etc…)
Complete University Guide
www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk
• Good for university rankings online
Open Days
www.opendays.com
• good for booking open days online
Discover Uni
discoveruni.org.uk
• for statistical data about higher education courses
Key books
Degree Course Descriptions (COA):
• An overview of what each degree involves
• For each, see related degrees section. Can help you tailor your degree even more to interests and abilities
• Use your research to aid UCAS searches
HEAP Choosing Your Degree Course:
• For each subject area, see in a few sentences what each university offers. Note special characteristics of the course at each university such as a year abroad, work placements, particularly unusual modules, subject combinations…
• When a degree at a particular university appeals, burrow down on the unis’ own website
HEAP Degree Course Offers:
• Entry grades for different degrees at different unis
• Entrance tips for each main subject (e.g. what put in your personal statement, why do people get rejected for X degree)
University Interview Guide (Gardner & Hamnett):
• Great for a quick overview of the A levels each degree subject requires.
• A list of questions per subject to help you prepare for university.
Not Going to Uni
An online guide that offers School and College leavers information on opportunities that exist outside of traditional university such as apprenticeships, sponsored degrees, diplomas, gap years, distance learning and jobs.
Further information is also available on Apprenticeships and taking a Gap Year.