Course Information
Top Tip
- Information can be obtained from hard copy directories and prospectuses in libraries, but it is easier and better to use the internet to stay up-to-date with changes and new developments and search sites to find the 'right' course.
Resources
UCAS & Hotcourses site - starting point for searching courses
HERO: the official gateway to Higher Education and Research in the UK
www.ucas.ac.uk
UCAS - Universities & Colleges Admissions Service for the UK. This gives a comprehensive and up-to-date listing of higher education courses with links to University and College websites for course details.
www.learndirect-advice.co.uk
Learn Direct: The national learning advice line - click on 'Find a Course'
www.aimhigher.ac.uk
Aimhigher: Department for Education and Skills student site for higher education - click on 'courses' and 'university finder'
www.direct.gov.uk
Government information site - go to 'Education and learning' and click on 'Universities and higher education'
The Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education
Graduate Prospects - drop down 'Postgrad Study' for postgraduate courses/research
www.prospects.ac.uk/links/postgradmag
Postgraduate digital magazine for the latest news and courses
