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10. Opportunities at 18+: Higher Education

After you have completed sixth form, college or an Advanced Apprenticeship, you might want to think about going into higher education (often called HE for short).

 

Higher Education (HE)

What is it?

Higher Education courses can be the next step after taking Level 3 courses such as A Levels, BTEC Level 3 Nationals, the Advanced Diploma and Apprenticeships with NVQ3.

HE includes Degrees, Foundation Degrees, Higher National Diplomas (HNDs) and Diplomas of Higher Education (Diploma HE).

Where is it?

Most HE courses are in the 116 universities in the UK. You'll also find many courses in further education colleges.

HE in Norfolk

You can study HE locally at the University of East Anglia (UEA), City College Norwich, College of West Anglia, Easton College, Great Yarmouth College (UCS) and Norwich University Colleges of the Arts. Also there is University Campus Suffolk (UCS) with several sites in Suffolk.

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Where to find out more

 

Websites:

  • For a good introduction to HE, visit the Directgov University and HE pages
  • Find out about HE and other options at 18+ from the Help You Choose Choices @ 17/18 pages
  • Look at UCAS for all types of courses, qualifications, colleges and universities
  • See universities' and colleges' own websites, you can find links from the UCAS website
  • Student finance - look at Your Future

Booklets: Have a look at the Choices @ 17/18 booklet, which gives a good introduction to HE and other options for young people in Norfolk.

Computer programs: Many Norfolk schools use 'Higher Ideas'; it's good for giving you ideas about HE courses.