Higher Education

What is Higher Education?

Higher education (HE) applies to any form of education that results in a level 4+ qualification. This includes HND, foundation degree, university degree or degree apprenticeship.

A level / tariff point chart

As well as grades UCAS and universities sometimes make their offers based on tariff points. 

Applying to university

With over 60 universities in the UK it should be relatively easy to find an institution and course that fits a student's capabilities and both current interests and future hopes whilst extending and challenging them academically.

Degree apprenticeship

A degree apprenticeship is a vocational and practical qualification that results in students receiving a high-class degree and three years of real life, real workplace training. 

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Foundation Degree

Not to be confused with art foundation degrees, foundation degrees were introduced in 2001 and are practical and flexible with a focus on precise skills and career outcomes. There are no prerequisite qualifications needed in order to apply.

Oxbridge Entry

Oxbridge refers to Oxford and Cambridge Universities as well as the process of applying to them. As two of the world's most academic and revered institutions, their assessment process is understandably rigorous.

University degrees

A degree is an award that is granted to a student who has completed the full course at university in doing so the students results prove that they have reached the required level of accreditation.