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Ireland
www.cao.ie
Central Applications Office in the Repulic of Ireland
www.educationireland.ie
International education - Ireland
www.ucas.com
Universities in Northern Ireland are included
Scotland
www.ucas.com
Universities in UK, including Scotland
www.universities-scotland.ac.uk
Universities in Scotland
UK
www.ucas.com
database of UK higher education opportunities including useful
up to date information on developments such as admission tests.
Students can join the networking site "yougo"
which enables them to meet people attending the university
or doing the course that interests them
Note: The following subjects/universities have an earlier
UCAS deadline of mid October:
- (at all UK Universities) : Medicine, dentistry and veterinary
science or veterinary medicine.
- All courses at Oxford and Cambridge
www.qaa.ac.uk
For quality assessment reports on UK universities and degree
courses
www.naric.org.uk
Comparability of qualifications with UK
www.ukcosa.org.uk/pages/advice.htm
General but in depth information for International students
wanting to study in UK including visa requirements, finances,
cultural differences etc.
www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/public/gug/
Times Good University Guide - course ratings
education.guardian.co.uk/universityguide
Course ratings. Guardian University Guide
www.push.co.uk
Independent guide to choosing, applying and enjoying a University.
www.aimhigher.ac.uk
The official guide to Higher Education and government help.
www.studentuk.com
A social networking site by students for students.
www.whatuni.com
Student reviews of courses and places.
www.whichuniuk.com
Advice on applying to UK Universities for overseas students.
www.thestudentroom.co.uk
A wide-ranging forum for students.
www.skill.org.uk
promoting opportunities and supporting students with disabilities.
www.unofficial-guides.com
Links to the official and the student union prospectuses.
www.opendays.com
A searchable calendar of university and college open days.
www.direct.gov.uk/14-19prospectus
Find the 14-19 prospectus that details all the study and training
options available in the local area.
www.drama.ac.uk
List of UK Drama schools.
UK Oxbridge - Oxford & Cambridge Universities
www.admissions.ox.ac.uk/apply
for Oxford University applications
www.cam.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/tests/index.html
for Cambridge University applications
Useful publication : Getting into Oxford & Cambridge
(MPW)
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UK Taster Courses
www.london.ac.uk/tasters
Universities in London, UK
www.medlink-uk.org
Medlink - if you are considering a career in medicine
www.debatechamber.com
Debate Chamber - for social sciences
Additional Test Requirements for the UK
For some UK Courses extra admissions tests may be required.
Please check the Entry Profiles for your chosen course(s)
on www.ucas.com
or if in doubt, contact your chosen universities and colleges
or check their websites.
www.ukcat.ac.uk
Sample, book and manage a Clinical Aptitude Test, as required
by most UK Medical and Dental schools
BioMedical Admissions Test
(BMAT)
For entry to medicine and veterinary schools.
English
Literature Admissions Test (ELAT)
For entry to English courses at the University of Oxford.
Graduate
Medical School Admissions Test (GAMSAT)
For entry into medicine.
History
Aptitude Test (HAT)
For entry to modern history and a joint honours degrees involving
modern history at the University of Oxford
The National
Admissions Test for Law (LNAT)
For entry to law.
Modern
and Medieval Languages Test (MML)
For entry to modern and medieval languages at the University
of Cambridge.
Philosophy,
Politics & Economics (PPE) Admissions Test (TSA)
For entry to the philosophy, politics and economics courses
in Oxford
UK - Financial Aid Resources
www.scholarship-search.org.uk
Searchable database of thousands of awards
www.slc.co.uk
Student Loans Company provides the loans and grants to students
in the UK.
www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance
Student Finance England
www.studentfinancewales.co.uk
Wales
www.student-support-saas.gov.uk
Scotland
www.nidirect.gov.uk
N. Ireland
Printed Resources:
Heap 2012: University Degree Course Offers - includes
lists of UK courses and entry requirements. (Trotman)
The Big Guide - Details of all the degree and diploma
courses in the UCAS scheme, plus application guides (UCAS)
The Scottish Guide - Details of all Higher Education
institutions in Scotland (UCAS)
Getting Into…Course Guides - Ten titles giving
information courses such as medicine, law, dental, physiotherapy
(Trotman/MPW)
Open Days - Complete Open Day, UCAS convention and
taster course listings (UCAS)
The Virgin Guide to British Universities - Written
from the students’ perspective (Virgin
Books)
The Times Good University Guide - Features the Times’
university rankings. (Harper
Collins)
Guide to UK Universities - Information on fees, financial
help, living costs and more. (Trotman)
Choosing Your Degree Course and University - by Brian
Heap, helps to choose between institutions, subjects and courses
(Trotman)
How to Complete Your UCAS Application - Solid advice
(Trotman)
Into Higher Education - Information for disabled students
(www.skill.org.uk)
Adult Learning Yearbook - Directory of those involved
in adult education (NIACE)
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