The resources here focus only on undergraduate options. Use them to help you find the right course or university and how to apply for them. It also includes links to university ranking sites so you get a feel for how your uni choices rank amongst their peers on factors like student satisfaction, research, or graduate prospects.
How to fund your studies
Students in the UK with citizenship or permanent residency status can apply for government supported student Finance. This is provided by the Student Loan Company and is available for study in a recognised higher education institution. There are rules that relate to how much you can get, and how you have to pay back and these change over time, so it is important to ensure you read them carefully.
For more information, see the link to the Student Finance Page
| Name of Resource | Type of Content | Free or Paid? | What will you find there? | Link to resource |
| University League Tables 2021 | Links to universities’ website | Free | Projected rankings of UK universities for 2021. You will also find on this site links to the universities’ subject, and creatives league tables. | https://www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk/league-tables/rankings |
| UCAS | University admissions and careers site | Free | All things to do with finding the right university for you, preparing for the admissions process including guidance on how to write your personal statement, and advice on funding and student loans. You have probably been exposed to the UCAS site at school already but it helps to know that you can use the site for tips and advice from other students before you actually start the application. | https://www.ucas.com/ |
| The Guardian’s University League table | University Comparison Site (League Tables) | Free | Rankings of UK universities for 2020 and 2019. It can be filtered by subject area. | https://www.theguardian.com/education/ng-interactive/2019/jun/07/university-league-tables-2020 |
| University of Oxford Suggested reading list | University admission resources | Free | Links to reading lists, websites and Oxford research for each Oxford Course. | http://www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/courses/suggested-reading-and-resources |
| Prospects.ac | University or graduate resources | Free | Information aimed at graduates and students. It offers advice on undergraduate careers, and internships. This segment offers advice on ten things you should do before you go to university. | https://www.prospects.ac.uk/applying-for-university/university-life/10-things-to-do-before-starting-university |
| Prospects.ac – Arts and Creatives | University or graduate resources | Free | Special segments dedicated to different areas or disciplines such as the Arts. Information relating to universities and colleges providing courses in the Arts and Creative disciplines. If you are looking to study in this area, this is for you. | https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/job-sectors/creative-arts-and-design/creative-jobs |
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