Lessons · Occupational dimension
Choosing Your Path: University and Beyond
Options after school, UCAS, US and UAE applications, scholarships and the move. 8 lessons, about 1.7 hours in all.
- 01Choosing a subject and a career direction12 min You do not need a 40-year plan at 16. You need a sensible next step that keeps good doors open, based on what you enjoy, what you are good…
- 02Options after school: a global view12 min University is a great route for many people, but it is not the only one. Knowing all your options, and what each involves, helps you…
- 03Applying to UK universities through UCAS (2027 entry)15 min Almost all UK undergraduate applications go through UCAS. The system is straightforward once you know the deadlines, the new…
- 04Applying to US universities: Common App, essays and testing15 min US applications look at the whole person: grades, activities, essays, recommendations and sometimes test scores. Policies differ from…
- 05Studying in the UAE and getting qualifications recognised12 min The UAE has a large and growing university sector, from federal universities to international branch campuses. Before you apply, make sure…
- 06Scholarships and funding, and avoiding scams12 min University is a major cost, but there is real help available if you start early, search in the right places and apply carefully. There are…
- 07Choosing between offers and visiting campuses11 min Getting offers is exciting, and choosing between them is a big decision. A clear method, real evidence and, if possible, a visit, will…
- 08Preparing for the move13 min The months between accepting a place and arriving are busy: visas, accommodation, money, health and packing. A simple timeline keeps…