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University of York

Diverse Routes into Higher Education

University of York via FutureLearn

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The course sets out some of the key considerations in applying for relevant university-level courses, making the most of your technical or vocational experience, and getting the most out of your higher education experience when you get here.

The University of York currently has a diverse range of students studying at the university, including students who have progressed from BTECs and industry experience. We also deliver higher and degree apprenticeship programmes. This course is aimed at anyone who is interested in progressing to higher education from non-A Level routes.

Anyone interested in entering higher education through a non A-level route. This could include individuals studying on T-levels and apprenticeships, and those entering higher education after gaining experience in the workplace.

Syllabus

  • Exploring the variety of qualification routes into Higher Education
    • Welcome and introduction
    • Routes into Higher Education
    • Higher and Degree Apprenticeships
    • Workplace Learning and Work-Based Experience
  • Supporting your decision making
    • Welcome to Week 2
    • Researching Your Options
    • Accessing and Applying for Opportunities
    • Support During Your Higher Education Experience
    • Closing thoughts and final test

Taught by

Jan Ball-Smith

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