► Key Decisions at 18+

► If you are in employment you may be taking some work related qualifications.
► If you have taken an apprenticeship you may have almost completed your training and be moving into your first job.
► If you have attended sixth form or college you may be considering continuing your study in Higher Education or looking for work.

► Your Choices

► Higher Education Courses

Higher Education is sometimes called ‘going to university’ but you can do Higher Education courses in a number of other places such as Further Education Colleges. There are some careers which you cannot do unless you have higher level qualifications. These include: Doctor, Vet, Nurse, Solicitor, Architect, etc. In lots of other careers higher level qualifications are not essential but are very useful.

► Higher National Certificate
► Higher National Diploma
► Foundation Degree
► Bachelors Degree
► Masters Degree

If you want to read more about these qualifications please see the Qualifications Section.