Choosing the right university course for you

CHOOSING A COURSE With thousands to choose from, it can be difficult to pick the right university course. Use our helpful guide to narrow down the course that's right for you. WHAT DO YOU WANT TO STUDY? Something familiar Less daunting - you won't be starting completely from scratch You know you already have an interest in that subject Prior knowledge will help you get ahead Something new You have the chance to study something you never could before You're unlikely to cover anything you already knew It may lead you to a career path you'd never considered HOW DOES THE COURSE RANK? Take a look at: Unistats Student League tables The National Student Survey reviews FLEXIBLE, MODULAR STRUCTURED VS AND SPECIALISED COURSE Perfect for students who know what they want to specialise in More choice and flexibility Ideal for students You don't run the risk of just picking modules you think will be 'easy' who are unsure what to specialise in Keep your options open for the future You could learn about something you weren't previously interested in GRADE EXPECTATIONS You can choose up to five uni courses on your UCAS form - make sure you: Start by picking the courses you're most interested in DRY REQUREMENTS Check the entry requirements - are they realistic? Choose a 'safe course as well as an aspirational one among your five IIIII. Once you've received your offers, pick an insurance option that has lower grade requirements than your firm choice LEA For more university help and advice please visit www.uea.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/advice University of East Anglia