Where can I find a list of undergraduate/postgraduate courses in the UK?
For information on undergraduate courses you can use the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) course finder
www.ucas.com/students/coursesearch
For information on postgraduate courses, visit Prospects, the UK’s official graduate careers website
www.prospects.ac.uk or
Postgrad.com a comprehensive source for UK postgraduate programmes.
To look for locations of universities see this university and college map provided by UCAS or a list of universities that provides their postal and web addresses
www.ucas.com/students/choosingcourses/choosinguni/map
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Which are the best universities or courses?
For more information on university league tables or ranking of universities see the
Universities UK page on quality and standards.
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How do I apply to study at university?
Applications for admission to full time undergraduate courses are handled by the Universities & Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). Information on how and when to apply for undergraduate courses is available on the UCAS website
www.ucas.com
The Prospects website contains information about applying for postgraduate courses
www.prospects.ac.uk
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What qualifications do I need to get into university or onto a particular course?
The requirements vary depending on the course. The Universities & Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) provides entry profiles for the different courses, giving information about the types and grade of qualification that may be accepted. See the UCAS website for more information
www.ucas.com
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Help! I've just got my exam results and I haven't met the grades for my university offer. What do I do?
Don't panic if your results are lower than expected. There are still lots of options open to you. There is a lot of information about exam results and university admissions on the UCAS website
www.ucas.ac.uk/students/results
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How do I know if a university or college is accredited and that it offers recognised degrees in the UK?
The Department for Business, Innovation and and Skills’ website lists all institutions offering courses leading to degrees from recognised UK universities. It also provides warnings about bogus degrees
www.bis.gov.uk/policies/higher-education/recognised-uk-degrees
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