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University Guides September 2, 2010

• Time to say goodbye to the A-level?
  Should we phase out A-levels?  As the headmistress of one of the UK’s leading state grammar schools is encouraging pupils to switch to the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB), today’s Independent newspaper carries a feature by Professor Don Nutbeam, vice-chancellor of Southampton University, questioning whether A-levels now serve students, universities and prospective employers as well as in the past.

   

  Nicole Chapman, headmistress of Chelmsford County High School for Girls in Essex, feels the IB offers a broader curriculum and is a better preparation for university.

  Prof Nutbeam comments that recent changes such as the arrival of diplomas, the introduction of a modular structure, applied subjects and the extended project, have tackled the perceived narrowness of A-levels, but risk confusing students and their parents, who are faced with ‘an ever expanding smorgasbord of, as yet, untested options’.

  He feels universities currently exacerbate the problem, continuing to rely on A-levels as the primary form of assessment and offering ever more highly specialized degree programmes. From the age of 15 ‘young people progressively learn more and more about less and less’.

  The IB diploma is an equivalent alternative to A-levels. Students study across six mandatory academic areas, with three subjects studied to a higher level and three to a standard level. This ensures a breadth of experience across the core subject areas, which include experimental sciences, maths, and social studies, as well as a second language. Students also study the theory of knowledge, and are required to complete an extended essay through independent research.

   

  The professor says, ’now is an ideal time for our new Government, with its fresh perspectives, to engage in a more productive discussion of alternatives’.  When it comes to universities he concludes that several, including the University of Southampton, are examining ways to offer a more flexible, customised, programme, which will help develop the generic skills and attributes important to today’s students and employers.

   

  For the full feature, see the Independent website

University Guides August 27, 2010

• Backpacking as a Student

  When you’re a student who wants to see
  some of the world, taking a backpacking holiday is one of the obvious ways to
  go about things. Backpacking allows you to travel inexpensively whether you
  choose to travel alone or as part of a group.

  When you choose where to go, you may well
  want to look at places such as Thailand,
  Cambodia, India, or
  Mexico all of which are interesting, and offer cheap methods of transport
  within the country, as well as cheap places to stay.

  Wherever you choose, it’s important to
  make sure that you visit your GP well in advance to make sure that you get any
  vaccinations that you need, and to get a supply of anti-malaria tablets if
  you’re travelling into a region where malaria is an issue. Your GP should be
  able to advise you on which jabs and other medical precautions you should take.

  When you backpack, you have to travel
  light, so plan what you will take carefully. If you can do so, then download
  useful things to your mobile phone, so that it will double up as your
  entertainment system, your route planner, phrase book, and more. It will depend
  on what phone you have, but many these days have a variety of apps available
  very cheaply, and even though you’ll need to think about taking a charger
  (solar ones can be a great idea here), you should save weight in other areas by
  doing this. There are even apps for some phones to turn them into basic
  torches.

  Depending on where you go, there may well
  be options open to you in terms of where you stay. Hotels, hostels, and
  campsites are generally considered to be the three main choices, but in some
  countries, you may find that hostels are a little thin on the ground. Use the
  internet before you go to research what is available in the countries you are
  travelling to as this will help you determine what you carry with you on your
  travels.

  When you’re planning your packing, think
  about your needs as well as weight. If you will be doing much walking then a
  good stout pair of walking shoes will help you a lot, and you should buy these
  well before you travel, and break them in gently first. There is nothing worse
  on a holiday where you want to do a lot of walking than blisters and sore feet!

  Pick your rucksack carefully. Choose one
  that is waterproof, will hold everything you wish to carry with you, and will
  be comfortable to wear while walking. If you plan on taking a sleeping bag,
  invest in one which is both lightweight and rolls up into it’s own storage bag,
  as well as choosing carefully for the climate you will be travelling into. Carrying
  your own mosquito net is advisable, they don’t take up much space, and you will
  know yours is free from holes where as one provided in a hostel or cheap hotel
  might not be. 

  If this article has inspired you to go
  backpacking then you can search for flights to Bangkok
  in addition to many other backpacking hotspots at Netflights.com.

   

   

   

University Guides August 26, 2010

• Students – Stay Safe Online

  Student life involves a lot of studying
  and note taking, and many students find a laptop convenient or this. During
  your student life, you’re also likely to find yourself using a variety of other
  locations with computer access, libraries, internet cafes, friend’s homes and
  so forth. This can mean using shared computers a fair bit, saving your data to
  a memory stick or other portable media, and then transferring it to your own
  computer later on. Because of all this, it is important that you make sure you
  keep your laptop safe from all the various risks that you might subject it to.

  Viruses
 One of
  the biggest threats to your computer today is a virus. Viruses can cause your
  computer to crash, or allow hackers access to your system so they can retrieve
  information about you. To protect your computer from viruses, it is important
  to do the following things:

  • Install good anti-virus software – there is a lot of
    choice of anti-virus software, some cost, and others can be downloaded free
    from the internet. Whichever you opt for, make sure you set it to update daily.
  • Scan your computer daily for viruses – if
    you find a virus, remove it immediately before you spread it elsewhere.
  • Scan all drives automatically – set your
    software to scan all incoming data whether it’s on your pen drive, a CD or DVD
    or anything else.
  • Scan all incoming data – set your system
    to scan all incoming data from e-mails, instant messenger systems. If you open
    an attachment without scanning it you could inadvertently let a virus into your
    system.

  Passwords and usernames
Keep your data secure by remembering a few
  key rules when you set up and use usernames and passwords:

  • Set a secure password
    – a password should be something that’s not easy to guess, avoid using things
    like your name, place you live, birthday etc. Try and make it 8 characters or
    more, and use some random numbers and non-alpha numeric characters too.
  • Always remember to log out of any site
    that you had to log into especially if you use shared computers, and never
    store your details on a shared computer.
  • Change your passwords regularly – it’s
    best to try and change your passwords every 1-3 months rather than leaving them
    the same for a long period of time.
  • Never use the same password for lots of
    sites – choose different passwords for different sites, this way, if one site
    is hacked, you do not compromise all the other sites you use. If you find this
    too hard, then at least make passwords different on important sites such as
    banking and finance sites.
  • If you think your system has been hacked,
    disconnect from the internet, scan the system, and re-set all the passwords for
    your system immediately before you re-connect anything.

  Firewalls
Security is a priority if you are
  connecting your laptop to different networks. It is impossible to tell how
  secure a system is that you are linking to, but as long as you keep your system
  secure, you shouldn’t find yourself compromised. 

  • Install good quality firewall
    software and make sure that you keep it switched on all the time. A
    firewall is your primary method of safety to stop your computer system from
    being hacked. Set your internet security to a medium to high level as well, as
    this will also help to protect your system and will warn you if a site looks
    like it might cause you problems.

   

   

   

• Students Look Abroad to Find British Degrees

  A record number of British students are looking abroad for their university education this year, and one of the beneficaries could be the reputation of British university qualifications.

  An increasing number of UK universities have campuses or have signed collaboration agreements with international universities and colleges to deliver their degrees. Prague College in the Czech Republic offers Teesside University degrees in International Business and Management. It has seen a huge increased in British visitors to its website, to the extent that it has appointed a dedicated team of advisors to help British students.

  Mark Huntington, Managing Director of A Star Future Ltd, a
  UK based marketing consultancy has been recommending Prague to British students
  for a number of years with some success. This year, however, is proving to be a
  breakthrough. He says “Prague College offers a range of different subjects from
  business to computer studies. With the exception of its graphic design and fine
  art courses which are now completely full there are places available for
  students starting on 27 September 2010. Unlike many European
  universities Prague College also has its own hall of residence and can offer
  incoming students a place in halls for their first year. Tuition fees are
  around £3,000 a year and therefore cheaper than studying at a British
  university while living costs are estimated at around two thirds the cost of a
  major city in the United Kingdom.” 

  Commenting on the rush to find places abroad, Mark
  Huntington said, “We are not surprised that international universities are
  looking very attractive to British students at the moment.  While there are options available, this
  is no way to make up for the estimated shortfall of 170,000 places in British
  higher education. While we understand that students are keen to get on with
  their studies, going abroad without proper planning can make for a bumpy transition.
  However, for those who are committed to getting on with their higher education
  no matter what it takes this might be a small price to pay.”

  A number of European universities have announced placed for this coming term and details of all available courses can be found online at www.astarfuture.co.uk.

  For further advice, The Complete University Guide has lots of information for prospective university students, including Choosing a Course, Choosing a University and Studying Overseas.

   

• Choose the right A levels for your future university course
  The London School of Economics is open about some of its ’not preferred’ subjects – including drama and business studies – but at present but no other top university seems prepared to be quite so frank.  In the past Cambridge has admitted to less preferred subjects, but this year their spokesman denied that students having one of those subjects at A level would be disadvantaged.

   

  As this year’s students face the toughest competition for a decade for university places, Dr Wendy Piatt, Director General of the Russell Group of top 20 UK universities, has denied the existence of blacklisted subjects that would cause applicants to be rejected outright.  

   

  She said all Russell Group universities give positive lists of which subjects are most desirable for particular courses - for example chemistry is a required subject for those applying to study medicine. They do not list subjects that might be considered undesirable but provide ‘very clear and comprehensive information on required A-level subjects and which ones will not be considered when making admissions decisions’.

   

  But John Bangs, former head of education at the National Union of Teachers, is one of those who strongly suspects the top universities do have an unofficial blacklist. He told the Guardian newspaper, ‘The list is built on the assumption that these subjects are easier than others and not academic enough.’

   

  He believed the Russell Group were ’using a filter to stop people they don’t want from getting into their universities’ and added ’they have no concern about fairness. … If they have this list, let them publish it and show us the evidence that these subjects are easier.’

   

  When selecting A levels future students can check out the Complete University Guide’s advice on course requirements - Wendy Piatt says students should take ‘very careful note’ of the requirements for their desired degree courses before picking supplementary A-levels.

   

University Guides August 23, 2010

• Is university worth the trouble?

  Going to university can provide exciting and diverse opportunities and experiences. However, as hundreds of thousands of students work through the clearing system to try and secure a coveted university place, an article in The Independent looks at what higher education can offer and alternatives to a university course.

  For prospective students still looking for a university place, The Complete University Guide offers lots of useful information on the process and the Clearing FAQs supply answers to some commonly asked questions. 

  If you are wondering if going to university is the best option, you might consider some alternatives to full-time study or flexible learning.

  For more on The Independent’s story >

  If you need advice on Clearing, getting into university or your results and options, email our advisor James Seymour at clearing@thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk.

University Guides August 20, 2010

• Students find London cost-effective

  An annual poll of student expenditure and earnings from part-time work suggests that London is the most cost effective city for students, with Dundee coming second place. The survey also found that average weekly student expenditure was £185, reduced from more than £200 in 2009. For more on this article in The Independent >

  The Complete University Guide offers lots of advice on student finance: financial support and budgetting >

  If you’ll be studying in London, take a look at our featured article on Living like a Londoner >

• Live like a Londonder

   

  The
  UNITE Insiders Guide to Capital Living

  If you are
  heading off to university in London this September, insider knowledge will be
  invaluable when it comes to making the most of your new city – and your
  budget. UNITE, the
  UK’s leading provider of student accommodation, has called upon its city savvy
  residents to offer up their insider tips for London living. 

  Whether you
  are heading North, East, South or Central, veering off the tourist trail will
  take you to a world of secret student haunts – from thrifty vintage hideaways
  to the best bars and music venues. Become a ‘local’ with the UNITE Insiders Guide to Capital
  Living 

  CENTRAL

  Film fix: With
  regular director Q&As, documentary events and Midnight Movie sessions,
  Curzon Soho is the only place to go for art-house cinema.  Students can
  get an annual pass for a reduced rate of £30 (usually £50) which means there’s
  money left for the bar! www.curzoncinemas.com  99
  Shaftesbury Avenue,
  W1D 5DY

  Sunday lunch
  sewn up: Hang out with one of London’s coolest crowds at the famed
  Sunday Knit Roast.  Hosted at The
  Crown and Two Chairmen in Soho, enjoy a slap up lunch while mastering the art
  of knitting – the ideal hangover cure. www.iknit.org.uk 31-32 Dean Street, W1D 3SB

  A
  favourite among fashion and design students, R D Franks is one of London’s best
  book shops stocking hundreds of national and international titles – drop in and
  lose yourself for an afternoon. www.rdfranks.co.uk  5 Winsley St., W1W 8HG

   Make it Social: Students looking for proper
  cocktails, global beers, cutting-edge DJs and good grub should head to The
  Social close to Oxford Circus. With free Wi-Fi and all the fish finger
  sandwiches you can it, it’s the perfect local. www.thesocial.com   5 Little Portland St, W1W 7JD

  Designer for less: For some of the best
  designer
  cast-offs and vintage bargains, head to the Salvation Army thrift store in
  Mayfair.  On the first floor you’ll
  find brilliant shoes, hoards of designer jackets and chic dresses.  Upstairs is a treasure chest of more
  luxurious finds such as glam evening bags which can be snapped up for less than
  £10. www.salvationarmy.org.uk  9 Princes Street, Mayfair,
  W1B 2LQ

  EAST

  One to watch:
  Students with even the slightest interest in films should venture to Umit &
  Son – an intriguing shop in Lower Clapton selling a huge mix of old, classic,
  cult and blockbusters like original Bond films. Stacked high with old film
  reels, film projection equipment and cameras, it’s a real Aladdin’s Cave. 020 8985 1766 35 Lower Clapton Rd, Lower Clapton, E5

  On your bike: Lock 7 is a hit with the East End’s two-wheeled
  community. It’s a walk-in repair clinic, a cycle shop and café all in one – and
  you can even hire a bike for the day or week from just £10.  And if your budget won’t stretch to a
  brand new set of wheels, there is a selection of cheap second-hand bikes from
  police auctions – restored and returned to the road. www.lock-7.com 129 Pritchards Rd, E2

  Cheap seats: Housed in a stunning converted factory in Hackney, Arcola
  Theatre has made a name for itself as one of London’s most exciting fringe
  venues. What’s more,
  every Tuesday evening Arcola sells a limited number of
  tickets as ‘Pay What You Can’ for Studio 1 & 2 performances, which makes it
  a popular student haunt. www.arcolatheatre.com 27 Arcola St, Dalston, E8 2DJ

  Blooming bargains:
  London’s Columbia Road Flower Market is a great place to pick up cheap blooms
  and plants for your new place. But it isn’t just about the flowers. Discover
  the small yard-market around the back of Ezra Street for vintage bric-a-brac
  and bargain bits to dec out your student pad. www.columbiaroad.info Columbia Road
  Flower Market, Columbia Rd, E2

  London look: Student fashionistas will love The East End
  Thrift Store.  With lots of
  wardrobe bargains and constant new stock, it’s one of the best second-hand
  stores in London.  Students get a
  10% discount and regular customers are rewarded with highly sought-after
  invites to the shop’s bi-monthly shindigs, so it’s well worth a visit. www.theeastendthriftstore.com Unit 1a, Waterman’s Building,
  Assembly Passage, E1

  SOUTH

  Music to
  your ears: If you’re
  into live music then check out The Windmill, a small pub tucked away in the heart of Brixton
  with a difference! Championing new music talent, the venue has played host to
  some of London’s most successful guitar bands so it’s well worth a visit. www.windmillbrixton.co.uk 22 Blenheim Gardens, Brixton SW2 5BZ

  Secret of the South: Brixton
  Market has undergone a huge revival, and those heading down to Electric Avenue
  can now expect pop-up art galleries, vintage stores, textiles shops and great
  little cafes serving up everything from jerk chicken to tea ‘n’ cupcakes. www.brixtonmarket.net Brixton Market, Electric
  Avenue, SW9

   Refuel:  Whether you’re
  looking for somewhere to nurse a hangover or a nice place to take mum when she
  visits for lunch, head to Breads Etcetera on Clapham High Street. Shiny white
  toasters on the tables are a hit with students, and the sandwiches are a far
  cry from spaghetti hoops on toast. www.breadsetcetera.com 127 Clapham
  High St, SW4 7SS

  Wi-Fi with a view: If you don’t want to be stuck
  studying in your room, lots of places offer free Wi-Fi.  With stunning views of the Thames and
  Somerset House, the second floor café at the Royal Festival Hall is the ideal
  spot. Students can also get 50% off tickets to performances and exhibitions. www.southbankcentre.co.uk Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road,
  SE1 8XX

  Laughter
  sessions: If you’re
  getting to know your new housemates, Up the Creek in Greenwich is the perfect
  ice breaker. Renowned for being one of the best places to see live comedy, it
  offers discounted tickets to students. What’s more, comic wannabes can even try
  their hand at stand-up on special open mic nights. www.up-the-creek.com Up the
  Creek, 302 Creek Road, London, SE10 9SW

  NORTH

  Pub treasure: Jumble has had a makeover, and London’s trendiest
  20-somethings can be seen touting their upmarket wares at Jumble and Peals – a
  monthly sale at The Horatia pub on the Holloway Road.  With a mix of vintage goodies and cut-price designer
  treasures, it’s a student haven. www.thehoratia.co.uk The
  Horatia, 98-102 Holloway Rd, N7 8JE

  Free Art: Camden Arts
  Centre is a word-class
  visual arts space – and it doesn’t cost a penny to visit! Take advantage of
  free screenings, live art performances and professional talks every Wednesday -
  and check out the bookshop too; it’s full of quirky little publications that
  you’ll struggle to find anywhere else. www.camdenartscentre.org Camden
  Arts Centre, Arkwright Rd, NW3 6DG

  Praise the music: Union Chapel
  is a 500-capacity Victorian gothic church which doubles up as one of London’s
  best gig venues. Big name acts including José Gonzaléz, Amy Winehouse and Keane
  have all performed at this magnificent venue, so check out this season’s line
  up. www.unionchapel.org.uk Compton Terrace, London, N1 2UN

  The great outdoors: When it
  comes to staying fit, you don’t need fancy equipment. Regent’s Park and
  Primrose Hill are ideal for running and there are a range of routes to suit all
  levels of fitness. Open from 5am, Regent’s Park is the ideal place for a
  pre-lecture workout. www.royalparks.org.uk Regent’s Park, London, NW1 4NR

  Eclectic
  cinema: The Phoenix is one of the UK’s oldest cinemas in the UK
  with a stunning art deco auditorium. It screens new releases, independent,
  foreign-language and specialist films, plus a repertoire of old and new
  classics.  Film fans can also make
  the most of regular events, festivals, one-off screenings and film classes. www.phoenixcinema.co.uk Phoenix
  Cinema, 52 High Road, East Finchley, London, N2 9PJ

  With 25 properties now available in the Capital, UNITE
  offers students the best choice of location, room type and price. Students
  can browse, organise viewings, view virtual tours and book rooms online by
  visiting www.unite-students.com or
  find out more by calling 0800 783 4213.

  UNITE also has a large range of rooms available for Short
  Term Stays in Central, East and North London with prices starting from as
  little as £148 per week. Short stays start at one week and can be booked per
  night thereafter – there´s no maximum stay. Many of these are available for an
  immediate start so are great for anyone coming to stay in London for the
  summer.

  Article supplied courtesy of Unite. 

   

   

• UCAS advice and Clearing

  As an article in The Independent reminds us, Clearing should not be seen as a bargain basement or last-chance saloon for those who have failed all of their exams; going through the Clearing system doesn’t mean that you have failed. It could be that you have had offers of a university place, but not received the required grades, or you might have changed your mind about which subject to study or indeed where to study. Clearing is supported by a team of advisers – experts whose knowledge and understanding make the university admissions process easy and simple to use. Their advice is not to panic and to remember that chosing the right university and the right subject is an important decision as you will be spending at least three years studying the course. Bear in mind, also, that there are alternatives to full-time study, such as part-time or distance learning, which may be appropriate for you.

  To read this article in full >

  To see The Complete University Guide’s Clearing FAQs >

  For information on Flexible Learning >

  For advice on Choosing a Course and Choosing a University >

  Click here for the UCAS website; UCAS Exam Results Helpline 0808 100 8000; UCAS Customer Service 0871 468 0468.

University Guides August 19, 2010

• Clearing 2010

  As exam results are published in England, Wales and Northern Ireland today, there are warnings of a huge shortage of university places, with some universities not taking part in Clearing at all. This year, more than ever, it is important that you make the right and best choice for your particular situation.

  For advice and information from The Complete University Guide, see Clearing FAQs, Results Day, What if I just miss my grades, advice for parents, and Real life experiences of Clearing. 

  If you have a question about Clearing and your options, email our advisor James Seymour for advice and information clearing@thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk

  UCAS Clearing 2010 >

  The Independent’s Clearing 2010 >

• University students disatisfied with lecturers’ performance

   

  An article in The Independent today highlights the fact that around one-third of university students are unhappy with assessment of their work and the feedback they get back from lecturers. This is in spite of the insistence that standards would rise with the introduction of top up fees of up to £3,225 a year.

  The University League Table 2011, published by The Complete University Guide, ranks UK universities by assessing their performance in nine quality factors. Prospective students can create their own customized league table and compare universities. The Subject Tables list 62 individual subjects, ranking the universities within individual subjects. 

   

  For more on The Independent’s article >

  For advice on choosing a university >

   

University Guides August 18, 2010

• University students not satisfied with lecturers’ performance

  An article in The Independent today highlights the fact that around one-third of university students are unhappy with assessment of their work and the feedback they get back from lecturers. This is in spite of the insistence that standards would rise with the introduction of top up fees of up to £3,225 a year.

  The University League Table 2011, published by The Complete University Guide, ranks UK universities by assessing their performance in nine quality factors. Prospective students can create their own customized league table and compare universities. The Subject Tables list 62 individual subjects, ranking the universities within individual subjects. 

   

  For more on The Independent’s article >

  For advice on choosing a university >

University Guides August 17, 2010

• How to tackle Clearing this year

  With the publication of A-level results fast approaching, many teenagers will be wondering how best to deal with Clearing. As the BBC reports that around 150,000 of some 660,000 prospective students will not be able to secure a university place this year, our advice is be prepared!

  Read through our Clearing page, look at the FAQs, make a plan for results day: you will need to realistically consider all your options.

  Bear in mind that there are alternatives to going to university this year: re-sitting exams and re-applying next year, consider flexible learning, taking a gap year or getting some work experience. If you are unsuccessful in securing a university place for 2010, you could avoid delaying the start of your higher education by studying for your degree abroad. As the graduate job market has become highly international, so the higher education market is becoming more so, with many European universities offering degrees accredited by a British university. A Star Feature is a consultancy service providing advice and support to British students and their careers advisors on international higher education. They have seen a marked interest in the number of British students looking to take their degree abroad.

  Whatever you do, don’t panic and remember that with all the advice offered to you, from your family, friends, your school and careers advisor, and websites such as ours, this is your decision and you must decide upon what you want to do.

  Read the BBC article here.

  Read our feature article about studying overseas here.

• Can British students afford to wait?

  Can British students
  afford to wait for a place at a British university if they miss out during
  clearing this year? As universities announce
  that there will be very few places available during clearing this
  year, British students could be advised to look abroad to continue their
  education.  Many universities in
  Europe have places available this autumn and, farther afield, Australian and
  New Zealand universities welcome applications from British students in time for
  the 2011 academic year.

  In recent years, studying
  overseas has become well established in subjects such as medicine, dentistry
  and veterinary medicine. In 2010 there has also been an increase in students
  looking abroad as a way of differentiating themselves from their peers and
  gaining experience vital to a successful career. The increased presence of EU
  students at British universities is a visible reminder that the graduate job
  market is highly international. 

  A Star Future, a careers advisory service providing information about international
  undergraduate education to schools in England, has seen a marked increase in
  the number of students looking to take their full degree abroad. This can be seen as a response to both
  global realities and national pressures.

  Mark Huntington, Managing
  Director of A Star Future, comments “When government advice amounts to deferring
  entry or starting up a business, it is clear that there is no strategy to
  actively assist school leavers who miss out on a place at university this
  year.  We advise any student who
  wishes to get on with their education without interruption to look at options
  abroad. These may often work out cheaper than studying in England even before a
  further rise in the cost of university education. In the long term, studying
  abroad could be the smartest way to avoid the imposition of a graduate tax but
  it will definitely be excellent preparation for an international career.”

  While studying in
  English-speaking countries such as USA or Australia is currently unlikely to
  work out cheaper than studying in England, many degrees at European
  universities are now taught in English. Furthermore, many universities now
  offer degrees that are accredited by British universities.  For example:

  • University of Groningen, The Netherlands: One of the world’s top
    universities, it teaches 8 undergraduate degrees in English in subjects such as
    psychology and international relations. As of 3^rd August, there were
    still places available on some courses. Annual tuition fees approx. £1,400
  • Prague College, Czech Republic: A private university college offering small class
    sizes and excellent work experience opportunities. All degrees taught in
    English, some accredited by Teesside University. Annual tuition fees approx. £3,000

  Clearing can be a
  frustrating process for students and teachers alike. When looking for the right
  move, the answer could simultaneously be further away and closer at hand.

  Article supplied courtesy of A Star Future.

  About A Star Future Ltd
  A Star Future Ltd is a marketing consultancy service that provides advice and support to
  British students and careers advisors. We visit over 100 schools each year to
  deliver presentations on international higher education and we also provide
  specific advice to individual students.

  Since 2006 we have conducted
  extensive research into the attitudes and opinions of British students when
  considering international education. We are happy to share the results of our
  research which reveal the increase in popularity of certain destinations and
  types of courses over time.

  A Star Future was founded by
  Mark Huntington, a former accidental international student.

  For further information
  about which universities currently have vacancies, please
  contact:
  www.astarfuture.co.uk
  study@astarfuture.co.uk
  0191 440 0894; 07720 343777 or 07769 581149 (mobile numbers)
  A Star Future Ltd, Gateshead Office, 34 Earls Drive, Gateshead NE9 6AA

   

   

   

   

University Guides August 16, 2010

• goCarShare launched

  Driving somewhere? Say no
  to empty seats. Get your car seats earning money and meet fun people by sharing
  the journey.

  Need a lift? No problem! Search for someone who will drive you to your
  destination. The cost? goCarSharing is virtually always the cheapest way to
  travel.

  goCarShare is a website to built to help people share car journeys,
  matching passengers and drivers traveling to the same destination. It has an
  easy-to-use search function designed around Facebook, and a rating system to
  help weed out bad drivers or unreliable passengers.

  The next time you’re planning a car journey, try goCarShare.

  If you’re deciding which universities to apply for, click
  here for advice on making
  the decision; or visit our university
  profiles which include useful links to maps and travel information. 

   

   

University Guides August 15, 2010

• Need advice on Clearing?

  Looking for advice on Clearing, on your options and finding a university place? From Monday 16 August, for two weeks, The Complete University Guide’s advisor James Seymour will be on hand to offer advice and information – email him at clearing@thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk

  Read what students have to say about their experiences of Clearing >

  The Complete University Guide, helping you make the right choices: what to study, where to study, results day, clearing FAQs.