Is university value for money?

The BBC is reporting a study in which 'almost one in three first year students at UK universities say their courses are not good value'. 'Of 17,000 students polled across the UK earlier this year, 29% said their courses were not good value for money, compared with only 16% the last time the study was carried out in 2006 when fees were just over £1,000 a year.' For the full article, click here.

Which university has the best nightlife?

The Which University website uses feedback from students currently studying across the UK to build up profiles and rankings of universities.  You can search for courses by subject, location and entry requirements; find out how individual universities are rated, for example by average salary of their graduates and there's even a section providing advice on how to achieve an A* grade at 'A' level.  So which university has the best nightlife?  Newcastle comes in third, Liverpool is in second place and the winner is ... Northumbria university.  So head North!

Thinking of entering the Civil Service?

The Opportunity is a Civil Service Fast Track Apprenticeship Scheme.  It is an 18 month programme which offers a real alternative to university. Completing the Fast Track Apprenticeship scheme will provide significant work experience, a Level 4 qualification ( recognising your specialist learning ) and can be the springboard to a career in the Civil Service.  For details of eligibility, click here.