Choosing to go to university and deciding which course and university to apply to is a big step. University education is increasingly expensive. There are all kinds of decisions to consider and different people will have different priorities. Questions to think about might include:

• What jobs can I get with what qualifications?
• How much will it cost me?
• Which is the best course for me?
• Should I go to my local university or should I leave home?
• How difficult is it to get in to particular courses and universities?

In the past people were largely reliant on University prospectuses to make decisions. Nowadays, there is plenty of information and help available especially through the internet. On this website, we provide links to some of this help.

We also show you how you can use government and university data to help in decisions. And we suggest how you can use local and wider social networks to find out more.

On this website, we will not only provide you with links to information, but we will also suggest a number of activities you can carry out to help your son or daughter in making decisions about their future career.