All the sites listed will help you to decide what to study, where to study and how to study.

WHAT, WHERE, HOW?

• www.ucas.com
• www.unistats.com - all the statistics about universities you're ever likely to need
• www.prospectusuk.com - is a free, unique web-based order and delivery service designed to make requesting university prospectuses quick and easy.
• www.fdf.ac.uk - find out more about foundation degrees which combine work placements with learning
• www.cukas.ac.uk - admissions to music conservatoires
• www.bpi-med.co.uk - lists 500 music courses including pop/music technology/management. It includes courses not available via UCAS
• www.ncdt.co.uk - National Council for Drama Training - dance & drama schools
• www.cdet.org.uk - Council for Dance Education & Training - dance & drama schools
• www.ukcoursefinder.com - it does exactly what it says on the tin
• www.bestcourse4me.com - Looks at how choice of course and/or university can influence your salary and career? It compares average salaries for many occupations
• www.unofficial-guides.com - information from students on all aspects of HE
• www.comparetheuni.com - compares all aspects, academic and non-academic
• www.unionview.com - video clips from many universities giving you a virtual tour in the hands of the current students
• www.scit.wlv.ac.uk/ukinfo/index.php - Map of UK HE institutions – links to university websites
• www.push.co.uk - how to choose the right university for you
• www.opendays.com - the best thing IS to visit the university
• www.gaybydegree.org.uk - check out the stonewall guide to the most welcoming universities for gay and lesbian students
• www.stepintothenhs.nhs.uk - perfect starting point for finding out all you need to know about oppurtunities within the National Health service
• www.tda.gov.uk - you need to look at this site if you're thinking of teaching
• www.workshop-uk.com - details of conferences on whole range of student areas
• University Admissions Tests
  • www.ukcat.ac.uk - Register for courses in Medice and Dentistry at most medical and dental schools
  • www.ukcatprep.com - A comprehensive site saying how every university uses the ukcat score. You can download your own guide to the process by registering for free.
  • www.bmat.org.uk - for Medicine, Veterinary or Physiological courses at Cambridge, Imperial College London, Oxford, Royal Veterinery College, University college London.
  • www.lnat.ac.uk - for Law courses at participating universities
• www.mymedschool.co.uk - fantastic new site which looks at every aspect of applying for medicine
• www.wanttobeadoctor.co.uk

As with all education league tables, it is important that you look at the findings with a fair degree of cynicism and read how the ratings are decided.

A number of universities are publishing their graduate destinations on the internet. Most universities provide information on individual courses. Some universities provide a full picture of their destinations and others are more selective.

National picture of recent graduate destinations

WHAT CAN YOU DO WITH YOUR DEGREE

• www.prospects.ac.uk

UNIVERSITIES OVERSEAS

• www.topuniversities.com/ - looks at university rankings worldwide plus detailed information on fees, courses and whether lectures are in English
• www.eunicas.ie - European Universities Central Application Support service - includes a comprehensive directory of degree programmes in Europe, taught in English
• www.braintrack.com - features 10000 HE courses in 194 countries
• http://univ.cc/ - worldwide
• www.acu.ac.uk - commonwealth
• www.careerseurope.co.uk - Exodus database of international careers information & HE courses
• www.fulbright.co.uk - advice on study in the USA
• www.learnoverseas.co.uk
• www.studyoptions.com - advice on studying in Australia and New Zealand
• www.astarfuture.co.uk - practical info about studying and working abroad
• www.degreesahead.co.uk - get personal help with applying to universities abroad

STUDENT MONEY

Many charities, companies and institutions offer financial assistance during University courses. It is well worth spending time researching and applying for these grants. The majority do not have strings attached and may well give a foot in the door of the Company concerned.

• www.studentfinance.direct.gov.uk/ - Student Finance England
• www.yourfuture.direct.gov.uk - find out how much you'll be paying back each month after graduating
• www.nus.org.uk/en/Student-Life/Money-And-Funding/
• www.slc.co.uk Information from the Student Loan Company
• www.studentmoney.org Great site for scholarships/funding
• bursarymap.direct.gov.uk - online map which helps propective students find out which bursaries are being offered by universities and HE colleges
• www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk/single.htm?ipg=6315 - grid comparing all bursaries and scholarships available from UK universities
• www.unigrants.co.uk - a one-stop shop for scholarships and grants which includes a diverse range of courses across the UK
• www.JustJobs4Students.com - for part-time and seasonal work
• www.SummerJobs4students.co.uk - for part-time and seasonal work
• www.moneysavingexpert.com

STUDENT LIFE

Useful information for living away from home.

• thefreshersguide.com/ - covers leaving home/packing, freshers' week, independence and much more
• www.accommodationforstudents.com
• www.student-accom.com - accommodation
• www.eatwell.gov.uk
• www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk
• www.studenthealth.co.uk
• www.beyondbakedbeans.com/ - helpful advice on recipes and shopping for student
• www.studentrecipes.com - quick and easy cooking for the lazy student; all recipes submitted by students
• www.yougofurther.co.uk - student only site - essential info for life at uni/college. You can hook up with people on the course to which you're thinking of applying