Years 12 & 13 Resources

Funding your higher education doesn’t have to be scary – there are many options and all sorts of support available to you.

Many people find starting higher education daunting, but there is plenty of support for you during this transition.

Deciding where to study can be tricky, but there all sorts of reasons why people choose the South West.

Quick Start Finance Guide

A step-by-step guide through the student finance journey…

Who are Next Steps South West? Watch the video to find out more about what we do to help students across the South West.

UCAS Support and Information

The Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) don’t just process higher education applications; they also provide advice and support on a wide range of topics through their website.

Personal Statements

This session includes practical tips to help you plan and write your UCAS personal statement.

UCAS Application

This UCAS Application presentation will provide you with information about the purpose of UCAS, how to explore the site and other…

Careerpilot: Transferable Skills Mapping (Post-16)

This Careerpilot session will help you to prepare a UCAS personal statement, CV, cover letter or job application. It will…

Student Finance

Everything you need to know about Student Finance and delivered by…

UCAS Exhibition Guide

This handy guide is designed to help you get the most out of the UCAS Exhibition. It covers everything from tips and advice to…

Higher and Degree Apprenticeships is an alternative way to study a university-level course. This session…

Choosing an HE Course

With so many things to consider before applying to university, it can be a little bit daunting. This session and attached worksheet will…

This video introduces higher education. It explains the different options…

Student Life

Going to university is about more than just the course and the qualification. This session will explore what life as an HE student is like, and what support is available…

Qualification Chart

There are many different routes towards and within higher education. From vocational to academic, and sometimes you can move between these routes.

Postcard: Key Dates

Give yourself enough time to make informed decisions about your future by staying in the know about what to do, and when.

Postcard: UCAS Tariffs

UCAS Tariff points are allocated to many level 3 qualifications. Keep this tariff guide close to hand.