UCAS Courses

Smart Advice: Broadening Your Students’ Horizons

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##Whether you are working as an adviser in a UK school or college or in an international setting, you have a critically important role to perform – your advice can be a life changer for students.As an adviser, there is an expectation from parents or carers, as well as students, that you are conversant with the wide range of subjects, courses and qualifications that can be used for progression routes to higher education and into employment.But given the scale and range of UK higher education (the largest degree sector in Europe), this can undoubtedly appear a daunting task for the new or less experienced adviser.Increase your awareness of UK higher education study opportunitiesOver two weeks, this free online course will help to bolster your confidence in answering students’ questions, by increasing your knowledge and awareness of UK higher education study opportunities. By the end, you will understand:•the different progression pathways available to students;•the subjects and courses available in UK higher education;•and the benefits of using an online course and taking part in social learning.Learn with UCAS experts and other advisors globallyThe course has been developed by UCAS – the admissions service for all UK higher education institutions – and UCAS staff will act as tutors, to provide feedback and to answer as many questions as we can.But you will also join a community of online learners, providing an opportunity for interactive learning with other advisers both in the UK and internationally.Support your students with a complementary courseThis course complements Smart Choices: Broadening Your Horizons – another free online course developed by UCAS, which will be running from November 6th to 16th 2017.Designed for young people in school, it will help them discover more about their post-18 options and pathways, and explore the wide range of subjects and opportunities offered in higher education.Your students can register for this course from September 6th.This course is designed for advisers in schools and colleges both in the UK and internationally, but it will also be useful to anyone who provides advice on career and study options, such as international agents, community workers, foster carers or prison education staff.

Preparing for Open Days and UCAS Exhibitions

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Learn how to prepare for an open day or UCAS exhibitionThis short course will help you get the most out of a UCAS exhibition or an open day visit.Whether you’re thinking about higher education, apprenticeships, volunteering, taking a gap year or exploring career opportunities, this course will help you do your initial research and get well prepared.You’ll learn how to undertake initial research into your options and identify the higher education courses you want to explore further.You’ll understand how to reflect on your choices and use your research and findings to make informed decisions.This course is designed for anyone thinking about applying to higher education. It will be particularly useful for students in schools and colleges who plan to attend university and college open days or UCAS exhibitions.

Smart Choices: Broadening Your Horizons

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##This course has been designed by UCAS to help you better understand the study and training opportunities open to you. The wide range of subjects, universities, and options available can be overwhelming. Exploring your choices and making decisions can be quite daunting. So we’ve put together a set of materials to help shape your thinking.Choose the right subject and pathway for youBy signing up, you’ll discover more about your options and enhance your ability to make choices that are right for you.We’ll provide insight into choosing subjects and the different pathways that can be taken after school, through higher education or other training routes, to your chosen career path.You’ll find useful tips from students and hear from admissions tutors about what skills and aptitudes they look for in applicants, and the key things you need to consider in order to make the right decisions and choices for you.Understand study and career opportunitiesThe course includes short articles for you to read and videos to watch, plus activities and quizzes with tips to help you better understand the study and career opportunities. There is also the chance for you to learn from and support other learners through online discussions.On completion, we believe you will be in a much stronger position to answer the question ‘What do I want to do next?’This course is for anyone considering their post-18 higher education and training choices, to help them explore their options, and broaden their awareness of what higher education in the UK has to offer.