Info Pack Resources

Info Packs

This section contains information about further and higher education. You can learn about the benefits of university, watch current students tell you about their experiences at university, get some tips on your UCAS application and personal statement, and get the facts about student finance.

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Apprenticeships
Y9 - Y11

All About Apprenticeships (Y9-Y11)

This pack explains what an apprenticeship is and the types of apprenticeships you can study instead of studying BTECs or A Levels at College or Sixth Form.

Apprenticeships
Y12 - Y13

Higher and Degree Apprenticeships Explained (Y12- Y13)

This pack explains what an apprenticeship is and the types of apprenticeships you can study after you finish sixth form or college. These are called higher or degree apprenticeships and are equivalent to a degree. This pack takes you through everything you need to know about choosing this route.

Pathways and Courses
Y10 - Y13

Creative Arts: Courses and Careers (Y10 - Y13)

This short video will teach you about the various careers you could access by studying creative arts subjects at university.

Pathways and Courses
Y10 - Y13

Studying Science at University (Y10 - Y13)

In this short video, Dr Alex talks you through what it's like to study science at university. What are the lectures like? Do you need to be good at maths? Can you carry out experiments?

Pathways and Courses
Y9 - Y11

Pathways to University (Y9 - Y11)

Lizzie talks you through the different qualifications you can study at sixth form or college and how all of these can help you access university or higher education.

Pathways and Courses
Y9

It's Your Choice: For Y8 and Y9

This information booklet gives you some practical tips if you're about to choose which subjects to study for your GCSEs.

Pathways and Courses
Y9 - Y11

My Student Journey (For Y9 - Y11)

This information booklet tells you about every step of your education journey: from your GCSEs, to sixth form or college, and on to university.

Results Day
Y12 - Y13

My Student Journey: Applying Through Clearing

Keele University student Catherine talks about her experience applying for university through clearing, studying a foundation year, and her student experience.

Results Day
Y12 - Y13

What is Clearing Plus? (Y12 - Y13)

Lewis explains all about the new clearing plus service, which matches your grades and interests with suitable university courses on results day.

Results Day
Y12 - Y13

Be University Ready (Y12 and Y13)

This downloadable information booklet includes everything students need to know about progressing to university.

Results Day
Y12 - Y13

Deferring Your University Place (Y12/Y13)

Are you reconsidering if you want to start university in September? This session will guide you through the pros and cons.

Student Finance
Y9 - Y11

Higher Horizons Guide to Student Finance (Y9 - Y13)

What is student finance? Why do you need it? How much can you get? And how much do you pay back? Hinna takes you through the basics in this short video.

Student Finance
Y10 - Y13

Student Budgeting (Y10 - Y13)

This video and work pack will teach you everything you need to know about how to budget your money when you're at university. It includes a budgeting activity to show you how to work out a weekly budget at university and what you might spend your money on.

Student Finance
Y9 - Y13

Who Wants To Be A Millionaire: Student Finance Edition (Y9 - Y13)

Can you get all the answers right on our interactive, Who Wants To Be A Millionaire: Student Finance quiz? Use your lifelines wisely, and find out common answers to student finance questions.

Student Finance
Y10 - Y13

Student Budgeting: Higher or Lower? (Y10 - Y13)

When you go to university, you'll have to manage your money and budget for all of your living costs like food, rent, hobbies, and university materials.

Student Life
Y9 - Y13

My Student Journey: Lewis (Y9 - Y13)

Lewis talks about his experiences studying History at the University of Liverpool.

Student Life
Y9 - Y13

My Student Journey: Studying Medicine (Y9 - Y13)

Keele University student Emily talks about her experiences applying for and studying Medicine at university.

Student Life
Y9 - Y13

My Student Journey: Lizzie (Y9- Y13)

In this short video, Lizzie talks about her experience moving away from home to study at Bangor University.

Student Life
Y9 - Y13

My Student Life: Living at Home (Y9 - Y13)

Ciaran decided to go to his local university to study History while living at home. In this video, he talks you through his experiences living at home while at university, his top tips for students, and what he wants to do now he's close to graduation.

Student Life
Y9 - Y13

My Student Journey: Lauren (Y9 - Y13)

In this short video, Lauren talks about her experience moving away to study at the University of York.

Student Life
Y10 - Y13

Student Accommodation: 60 Minute Makeover (Y10 - Y13)

If you move away to university you might live in halls of accommodation. We tell you what it's like, and set you the challenge to design your ideal student room - with some tips on decorating and making the space feel like home!

University Information
Y10 - Y13

What are Oxbridge and Russell Group Universities?

If you've heard about Oxford, Cambridge or Russell Group universities but aren't sure what that means this is the video for you. Alison explains what these terms mean, what to expect if you want to apply to one of these universities, and what to look for in league tables.

University Information
Y9 - Y11

Introduction to University (Y9 - Y12)

Lucy explains everything you need to know about university: what it is, what to expect when you get there, how you might spend your time when you're not studying, and how student finance works.

University Information
Y10 - Y13

University Research in Real Life (Y10 - Y13)

Did you know that universities have been helping to fight Covid-19? Find out how university research is helping us understand the Coronavirus, how universities support the NHS, and how university students have been able to help!

University Information
Y9 - Y11

Countdown: University Edition (Y9 - Y13)

Can you beat the countdown clock? Test your higher education knowledge by unscrambling the words!

University Information
Y9 - Y13

Support for Disabled Students (Y9 - Y13)

Universities want every student to be able to succeed. There is lots of support in place for disabled students, including extra funding through student finance.