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Education and Qualifications

Information on UK qualifications, local and national course listings, advice on course choice and student life

www.dfes.gov.uk/qualifications
Information for parents, teachers, pupils, lecturers and employers on qualifications offered in schools and colleges.

www.wytap.com
The TAP database of learning opportunities in West Yorkshire.

www.ucas.com
Search for courses and essential information, including entry profiles, for HND, HNC, Diploma of Higher Education and first degree courses in the UK. Also lists Open Days.

www.hero.ac.uk
HERO (Higher Education & Research Opportunities in the UK) It includes profiles and information for each UK University and all Further Education Colleges offering HE courses; advice on choosing a course; getting funding for research and distance learning and information for international students.

www.unofficial-guides.com
provides alternative guides to UK universities, as well as a searchable directory of all University and Student Union websites. The advice section is still growing and will include a range of topics written by students, and people knowledgeable in a variety of fields, to help make the transition from school to university as smooth as possible. There is a useful links section, and a book and music store, with university and academic books.

www.maturestudent.info
An adult's guide to Higher Education designed to answer all the frequently asked questions with links to other relevant websites.

www.open.ac.uk
The Open University website. Information on courses and advice and guidance on all aspects of studying with the OU.

www.learndirect.com
Database of post 16 learning including online and distance learning

www.dfes.gov.uk
Government site with links to wide range of information relating to education matters

www.hotcourses.com
Search for and apply for full-time, part-time and evening courses throughout the UK.

www.wea-yn.org.uk
Information on adult education in Yorkshire and the Humber region

www.aimhigher.ac.uk
Gateway site giving access to information about higher education, aimed at students who may not think HE is for them.

www.unistats.com
This website helps students to compare subjects at universities and colleges in the UK.

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