Useful Links
Click on the links below to find the websites you need.
Higher and Further Education
Finding courses: (if you know what you want)
http://www.waytolearn.co.uk - Adult Learning Guide
http://www.ucas.com - Higher education: Search by subject, region, level of course (undergraduate only)
http://www.postgrad.hobsons.com - Search by subject and region (postgraduate only)
http://www.universityoptions.co.uk - University League tables
http://www.londoncolleges.com - Further education in London
http://www.learndirect.co.uk - Online courses for adults.
http://www.floodlight.co.uk All full time & part time adult education in London
http://www-icdl.open.ac.uk All distance learning/correspondence courses
http://www.locn.org.uk - Access courses for adults
http://www.hotcourses.com/ one of the one of the UK’s biggest database of educational courses available free of charge through the internet.
Finding courses:
(if you don’t know what you want)
Financial support:
http://www.dfes.gov.uk/studentsupport/
http://www.lifelonglearning.co.uk - Career development loans
http://www.slc.co.uk - Student loans company
Student Perspectives:
http://www.ukcosa.org.uk - international students
http://www.skill.org.uk - Students with disabilities
For full details of each course see individual university or college websites or look at the prospectus.
To apply for courses:
for POSTGRADUATE courses contact institution direct
For FIRST DEGREE/HND apply online at UCAS
For ACCESS courses contact institution direct
For LOCAL COLLEGES contact college direct
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Professional Associations/Careers Sites
http://www.aat.co.uk - Accountancy
http://www.riba.net - Architecture
http://www.craftscouncil.org.uk - Arts & Crafts
http://www.cabinet-office.gov.uk - Civil Service
http://www.enginuity.org.uk/ - Engineering
http://www.springboarduk.org.uk/ - Hospitality & Catering
http://www.nctj.com (press journalism)
http://www.ppa.co.uk/ptc (periodicals)
http://www.bjtc.org.uk (broadcasting)
http://www.lcan.org.uk - Law
http://www.lgcareers.com - Local government
http://www.skillset.org/ - Media
http://www.nhscareers.nhs.uk - National Health Service
http://www.canteach.gov.uk - Teaching
http://www.abtt.co.uk/indexFlash.php - Theatre
http://www.skillsactive.org.uk - Sport
Looking For Jobs
General
http://www.thisislondon.com/ - Evening Standard
http://www.jobsunlimited.co.uk Guardian
http://www.workthing.com/ excellent sites offering careers guidance as well as jobs
http://www.reed.co.uk One of the largest general recruitment agencies
http://www.recruit-online.co.uk - National list of recruitment agencies
http://www.studentjob.co.uk/ / Student internships www.studentjob.co.uk/internship
Graduates
http://www.graduate-recruitment.co.uk
Specialist Sites
http://www.charitypeople.co.uk - Charities
http://www.green4u.co.uk - Environment
http://www.oneworld.net - International Development, Human Rights
http://www.blis.org.uk - Jobs with languages
http://www.iol.org.uk - Interpreting/Translation
http://www.sciencejobs.com - New Scientist
http://www.leisurejobs.com - Sport & Fitness
http://www.jobs.edunet.com - T.E.F.L Teaching
http://www.thestage.co.uk - TV/Theatre/Entertainment
http://www.spotlightcd.com - TV/Theatre/Entertainment
Careers Interest Guides
http://learndirect-futures.co.uk
General Careers Sites
http://www.careers-portal.co.uk
http://www.learndirect-futures.co.uk
