University advice pack
Whether you are a student, teacher, parent or guardian, our 'University advice pack' has been designed specifically to help you to understand more about higher education.
All factsheets are available to download and photocopy.
Education options
- What can university do for me? (PDF, 44kB)
- Taking a gap year (PDF, 43KB)
- What is a Foundation degree (PDF, 21kB)
- Routes to, and levels through, university (PDF, 39kB)
Choosing a course
- Choosing a course (PDF, 47kB)
- Choosing a university (PDF, 51kB)
Application help
- Applying to university (2011 entry) (PDF, 43kB)
- Application checklist (PDF, 43KB)
- UCAS tariff points (PDF, 38kB)
- Writing personal statements (PDF, 38kB)
- Getting started with your personal statement (PDF, 52KB)
- University interviews (PDF, 38kB)
- Clearing (PDF, 42kB)
Finance Tips
- Budget planner (PDF, 46kB)
- Student finance facts (2010 entry) (PDF, 48kB)
University life
- A typical week in the life of an undergraduate (PDF, 27kB)
- A week in your life at university (PDF, 11kB)
- Advice for disabled students (PDF, 38 kB)
Further advice
- Revision tips (PDF, 40kB)
- Websites to explore (PDF, 43kB)
- Glossary (PDF, 49kB)
For parents and guardians
- Frequently asked questions for parents (PDF, 54kB)
For teachers and advisers
- Writing references (PDF, 37kB)
We can give presentations at your school or college on any of the aspects covered above.
If you have any comments or suggestions for future publications, please email us at schools.liaison@brookes.ac.uk
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