Useful Websites
Here are some websites which youmay
find useful to help youwith your research.
Research
Choosing a University
What Uni
www.whatuni.comProvides university reviews written by
students.
UNISTATS
www.unistats.co.ukOffers official data on universities
and colleges based on student
satisfaction scores. It allows you to
compare different institutions and
courses.
QAA: Quality Assurance
Agency for Higher Education
www.qaa.ac.ukThe QAA undertakes assessment
of all universities in the UK on the
quality of their teaching.
tips4uni
www.tips4uni.bham.ac.ukAdvice on researching a course and
university.
The Complete University Guide
www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.ukProvides information about all
aspects of university.
Advice on HE
National Union of Students
www.nus.org.ukThe confederation of students’
unions which represents university
students.
The Student Room
www.thestudentroom.co.ukThe UK’s biggest student community
sharing tips for applying to university,
careers information and lots more.
Push
www.push.co.ukAn independent guide to UK
universities, student life, gap years,
open days and student finance.
Studential
www.studential.comInformation and advice about options
at school, university and beyond.
Student Finance
Student Finance
www.gov.uk/student-financeInformation on the financial help
available to students.
Student Calculator
http://studentcalculator.orgA useful site providing realistic
projections of your student finances.
Careers
Prospects
www.prospects.ac.ukA graduate careers site which gives
information on career paths.
Plotr
www.plotr.co.ukA site to help you find out about jobs
and careers linked to your interests
and skills.
Realising Opportunities
Applying to Higher Education 2017
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