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RO Events and Activities
Many RO universities offer events and activities
that can help with your course and university
research. It is also a good way to get to see the
university for yourself. Details of the events andsite:
Research
Where to Find Information
Realising Opportunities
Applying to Higher Education 2017 09
UCAS
The UCAS website has lots of useful
resources for applicants including a UCAS
search tool that gives detailed information
about all the courses offered by UK
universities, including entry requirements.
It provides basic information about
universities such as student numbers and
accommodation.
UCAS hold around 50 higher education
conventions every year throughout the
country. They give you the opportunity to
speak to representatives from universities,
recruiters, gap year companies and many
more.
University Specific Information
Every university publishes a prospectus
each year giving information about the
university itself, its facilities and the
courses it offers. These are free and
can be obtained by either emailing or
telephoning the university.
Many universities also provide subject
specific brochures which give in depth
details regarding particular courses and
subjects. These can be ordered in the
same way as prospectuses.
University websites will contain up-to-date
information about the university and
its courses.
Open Days
Visiting a university on one of their open
days, or taking a campus tour is a great
way to see if you would like to study and
live there.
Information about open days will be
available on university websites.
Teachers and Careers Advisors
Speak to your teachers or careers
advisors at school/college who will be
able to discuss your options with you.
Your school/college may have copies of
university prospectuses you can look at.
Your Ementor
Your ementor will be able to give you lots
of support and advice about researching
courses and universities. Remember,
they had to do the same thing themselves
recently!