University & Graduate Advice
How can university and Higher Education help you shape a life and career you love?
Applying for University?
What’s YOUR route to a degree?
Didn’t get the exam grades you wanted? You’ve got lots of options, from UCAS Clearing to degrees via remote learning (like Open University courses) or even getting a cost-free degree with an employer through Degree Apprenticeships.
Further vs Higher Education
Higher Education (HE) is the next level up of education offered at universities and some FE colleges. In addition to bachelor’s and master’s degrees, HE qualifications can include foundation degrees, PGCEs, HNCs and HNDs. HE qualifications can be both vocational and academic, depending on what you’re studying.
Further Education (FE) qualifications help you gain practical skills and knowledge to follow a specific career path. Which qualification is right for YOU?
Applying For University?
University Student Life
We’ve got Freshers’ Week tips to get you started, but it doesn’t end there. Check out our student finance and mental health sections to ensure your wellbeing and wallet are topped up during your studies. If you’ve got a problem of any kind, these student helplines can support you in your time of need. Finally, if you’re thinking about building experience during your degree, be sure to check out our Youth Advice Hub for tips on work experience, part-time job hunting and much, much more!
Once you get to college or university, money matters. Check our student finance tips to help you stretch your money (and student loan) further.
College and university bring more freedom, but also potential stress. Take care of yourself, because you know it’s important.
Advice for Graduates
You’ve graduated! What next?
Once you’ve graduated, sustaining your independence and getting life and work experience in a career you love are probably at the top of your to-do list.
Remember, your university can still help you after you graduate. Brush up your graduate CV, download the government’s graduate employment and skills guide for inspiration, then start exploring opportunities.
Apply for graduate roles
Check our #CreateYourFuture graduate opportunities. Even if a deadline has passed, it’s a great way to find employers that offer amazing graduate opportunities on a rolling basis.
The majority of Youth Friendly Employers in our network offer immensely satisfying (and fairly paid) graduate roles in a wide variety of sectors, so check to see what they offer. They all value your worth and care about your career development.
Graduates: Discover Youth Friendly Employers & Organisations
These are examples of employers and organisations who carry the Youth Friendly Employer Badge. That means they work hard to offer good opportunities, fair salaries, and a chance for career growth and personal development.
Discover Youth Friendly Employers
