What's next after Sixth Form/College?
There a range of different options available to you Post 18 from Higher Education (University), HE Apprenticeships, Employment or taking a gap year out for example.
Below you'll find information that is relevant for those who are considering University.
UCAS
UCAS is where you will search for courses and/or universities across the UK and will also be where you submit your application. During the Spring/Summer term, the Sixth Form team will be putting on various sessions for Y12 students and parents/carers around how to search for universities/courses, how to apply, hints and tips for open days, student finance, applying to Oxford, Cambridge along with those courses who have an early submission deadline such as medical, dentistry, veterinary and conservatories courses.
Our Local Universities
University of Lincoln and Bishop Grosseteste University our local universities offering a range of courses suitable for you. A great way to find out what they have to offer is to attend their open events, subject masterclasses, free lectures and speaking to current students about their experience.
Thinking of studying at Oxford or Cambridge?
Choosing a course at Oxford & Oxford Colleges- What are they?
There are a number of colleges at Oxford that when you apply you can inform them of your preference (if you have one) but this video from the University of Oxford explains it in more detail along with their video on choosing an undergraduate course and what to consider.
Choosing a course & Colleges at Cambridge University
There are a number of colleges at Cambridge that when you apply you can inform them of your preference (if you have one) but this video from the University of Cambridge explains it in more detail along with their video on choosing an undergraduate course and what to consider.
University admissions tests
There are some courses/universities that require you to undertake further tests prior to receiving an offer. These tend to be for Oxford and Cambridge along with Medical and Law courses. Click the images below to find out more:
University of Cambridge Admissions Test
University of Oxford Admissions Test
University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT)
National Admissions Test for Law
Other Universities within East Midlands
University of Sheffield
University of Hull
Loughborough University
University of Nottingham
Sheffield Hallam University
University of Derby
Nottingham Trent University
University Centre Bishop Burton
University of Leicester
Russell Group Universities
The Russell Group represents 24 leading UK universities. They believe people and ideas are the key to meeting global challenges. Through world-class research and education they are helping to create a dynamic economy, stronger communities and a better future for the UK.