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Aim higher
This website provides general information about progression into higher education.
Finding a university course
During sixth form or college studies, students looking to continue their study at University or a college of higher education, can look for courses with languages on various websites including UCAS.
UCAS
UKCourseFinder
University websites and prospectuses
All universities have websites which you can navigate to find out about courses and possible languages combinations.
Aston University
Aston University has developed a website which gives a good insight into why studying languages will help you get a job. Their website also contains several profiles of former students who are using languages in their work.
Careers advice
Graduate Prospects
Many websites provide information, advice and guidance to graduates. Probably the best known is Graduate Prospects, which also has a job search facility:
Association of Graduate Careers Advisory Services (AGCAS)
With the support of Graduate Prospects, AGCAS publish ‘Using Languages’ which is available at every careers advisory service in the UK and is endorsed by Languages Work. AGCAS also produces a factsheet called ‘Your degree in foreign languages … what next?’.
Gap year
It is more popular than ever to take a gap year out before going to university – many higher education institutions encourage it, as the experience can be very rewarding and can give the individual a taste of the independence they will need to get through university. The following sites provide further information:
Year abroad during a degree programme
Languages and other degrees allow students to spend a year in a country where the target language is spoken. This is very often facilitated through the Socrates-Erasmus programme.
The Virtual Exchange programme is provides a wide range of information for students considering this option.
The Subject Centre for Language, Linguistics and Area Studies also provides advice on the year abroad.
See Work experience and time abroad for more information on working and learning overseas.