There are numerous benefits to having a higher education (HE) qualification. As well as increased earning potential, graduates have an advantage in the job market. Studies have also shown that they experience better health throughout their adult life with increased resilience.
What are the benefits of HE?
Your guidance is important, so get up to speed with all the information you need to help your child make the right choice about their future. From choosing GCSEs right through to the HE application process, our Parents and Carers Guide to HE has been designed for especially for you.
Parents & Carers Guide to HEStudent Finance – Explained It’s important to note that the information on this page refers to Plan 5 loans, meaning loans taken out by students starting a higher education course in September 2023. There are other plans containing different loan and repayment amounts, but this information is correct as of January 2023. The short clip…
Deciding to go on to study at HE level is not always a straight forward decision, there can be many questions that need in depth consideration first. With this in mind we thought the format of a podcast would give us the space to thoroughly explore some of the common questions and misconceptions surrounding HE.…
Your child’s options – things to think about The choices that young people make at school can have a huge impact on the options available to them in future years. By supporting your child in making these choices, you will ensure they don’t hinder their chances later on in life. Choosing GCSEs A pupil in…
Choosing a course, and university or college The success that a student has in HE, and how much they enjoy the overall experience, is largely influenced by what and where they study. What to look for in a course Ultimately, those thinking about what to study should consider the subjects they enjoy and where certain…
UCAS and the application process UCAS is the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service. Almost everyone who applies for an undergraduate degree in the UK will apply through this service. Once an application has been submitted, its progress can be monitored through the online service, UCAS Track. For other types of HE qualifications, such as HNDs,…
