Here are the key areas that you may want to start thinking about
- Which courses are you interested in?
Preparing for university life is an exciting and critical time. It’s important that you choose the institution and course that’s right for you. Some basic but vital questions are: what subjects at school and college particularly interest you? Is there an area that you may want to work in after graduation?
You may want to start looking into prospectuses from different universities and get a feel of what the subjects are like. At Cass we offer 8 BSc courses in Business, Management and Finance related areas. Find out more at http://www.cass.city.ac.uk/undergrad/courses
- What are you looking for in a University?
Looking at the leader boards is a good place to start. These are available online, in national newspapers, among other places. Look for the highest regarded universities in your area of study. For example, Cass is ranked 1st in London and 3rd in the Uk for business related degrees (see Guardian article).
University is supposed to be an enjoyable time of your life. There are a lot of opportunities and experiences exclusive to university life. Things to considers are how active is the student’s union and what societies and clubs are on offer to make it easy to meet friends who like similar things to you.
- Consider location
Not only should the university itself be taken into great consideration, but where the university is situated is important too. You will be spending at least eight months per year living in or near your university, so it's important that you are happy with its location. Things to think about are:
How far away from home are you? Some people prefer to get as far away as possible so they can truly experience independence from home life. Others prefer to stay nearer home so they can pop back and get their mum to do their laundry
Would you prefer a tranquil, out-of-town site or somewhere right at the heart of City? If City life is what you want, then Cass might be the right place for you.
- Entry requirements
Get acquainted with the different entry requirements for each university. These are the standards that prospective students need to meet before they can start a course. These may include particular exam grades or Tariff points. The universities or colleges to which you apply will decide if your qualifications meet these requirements when they consider your application. Remember that your overall suitability for the course and your personal statement will be assessed as well as your qualifications.
- How to apply
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