What is HE?
Higher Education is another name for degree level education. Some people go on to do a degree level course straight from A Levels, while others may have a break from study and come back to it several years later. Higher Education courses aren’t just offered at university – you can study at your local college, in an evening class, or even at your place of work.
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Why should I study?
Higher Education is an investment in your future, expanding your horizons and improving your career prospects and earning potential. Throughout their lifetime, graduates typically earn far more than their non-graduate counterparts and, for an increasing number of careers, a Higher Education qualification is a condition of entry and/or progression. Our past HE students have gone on to a range of different careers, including teaching, lecturing, management, business, childcare and nursing management.
What should I study?
Your choice of subject will depend on what you want to do with it. Think about how HE will be of benefit to you in the future – your career and work choices, personal development, enjoyment of a subject, further progression and qualifications. Find out as much as you can. Visiting the college and chatting to the tutors will also help you to find the right course for you.
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Do I have the right qualifications?
If you don’t have the qualifications you need to start your degree level course, don’t panic. New College has a very successful Access to HE programme which will bridge the gap between your current qualifications or experience and a degree level course. Our Access to Higher Education course can completed in just one year (or two years if you choose our flexible part time option). The Access course is a nationally-recognised qualification which will enable you to apply for a degree course at any college or university, including New College.
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Useful Resources
New College works closely with Aim Higher, an independent Higher Education advice service. To access a range of Aim Higher resources, please click here.
