Higher Education | The Good Schools Guide

What is Higher Education?

HE applies to any form of education that results in a Level 4 + qualification: HNDs, a Foundation degree, University or a Degree apprenticeship.
A level /tariff point chart

From 2017 UCAS and universities will convert A levels into 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

For the last thirty years, a degree has been viewed as being virtually the only pathway to a high-level level managerial career. In fact, many employers demand a 2.1 or above before they will even consider looking at a CV, essentially creating an internal triage system.

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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 is an amalgamated name that is jointly applied to Oxford and Cambridge Universities as well as the process of applying to them.

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