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Students are fully supported during Year 12 and 13 to support their onward journey following their time at Herne Bay High 6th Form. The potential routes are wide and varied. Here are some examples of possible options:
Students have access to an array of information in the Learning Resources Library, The 6th Form Area, East Kent Business Partnership, Start Profile, as well as being able to speak with experts at the National Careers Service on 0800 100 900 or click here to visit the website.
Find out about different options by searching 12 careers sectors full of advice and information such as salaries you can expect to earn, the types of jobs available and what your options are with, or without, a degree, click here
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University Information |
There are a number of different undergraduate degrees available. Some of the more commonly known ones are: Foundation Degree Bachelor of Arts - BA Hons Bachelor of Science - BSC Bachelor of Engineering - BEng Bachelor of Law and LLB Hons A-Z of degrees – how many? There are over 37,000 undergraduate courses at over 370 providers in the UK. The Kent and Medway Progression Federation Booklet - A Degree and Me is an excellent starting point. However, for more information visit: Why go to uni? - click here The Telegraph Information - click here What University - click here WhichUni - click here Studential - click here Uk Course Finder - click here Uni Compare - click here Clearing Information - click here For further information on Ucas - Please click here Ucas offer a large number of videos providing additional information on the University process - click here The Good University Guide - click here Open Day Information - click here Conservatoire Information - Please click here Thinking of studying Medicine - Please click here Russell Group Information - Please click here Informed Choices - Please click here Oxbridge Information - Please click here Parent Guide to Results Day - Please click here Student Finance Information - Please click here Student Finance England - Please click here |
University Degrees Abroad |
Looking for Undergraduate opportunities abroad - for further information click here. A complete University guide for studying overseas - for further information click here. |
Higher Education in Further Education |
If you are looking for a work-related qualification that will advance your career, give you practical skills and can lead on to higher education, HNC and HND courses are a great option. Higher National Certificates and Higher National Diplomas are job-related qualifications that are highly valued by employers. |
Sponsored Degrees or School Leavers' Programmes |
Employers call their school leaver programmes all sorts, from training programmes and undergraduate apprenticeships to sponsored degree programmes. Sponsored degree programmes are school leaver schemes that focus on the fact that you’ll get a degree as part of the programme. As well as studying for a degree at university, students are often regarded as permanent employees of the company and receive a salary. For further information, click here. School Leavers Schemes are an alternative path to university. Most companies require good A Level grades. In addition, some request applicants complete on line aptitude/verbal and non verbal reasoning tests. The schemes are offered in a range of industries. For further information click here Some examples are: The Deloitte Brightstart scheme - click here The BDO Programme - click here The Nestle Academy - click here Ucas provides information on Sponsored Degrees/Degree Apprenticeships - click here |
Work Experience/Volunteering orInternships
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Work Experience/Volunteering - Doing unpaid work experience, also known as volunteering, can bring you great rewards. Work experience gives you the chance to learn new skills and improve those you already have. For further information - click here Do Something - click here BBC Work Experience Programme - click here An internship provides direct experience of working in a particular role and is usually undertaken by those who know what type of job they want to do For further information - click here |
Employment |
Students have the option of applying for employment direct. Alternatively starting up a business and being self-employed is possible. For further information - click here Look at information on Ready to Work Kent |
Apprenticeships |
Typically, for an Intermediate Apprenticeship you will need a number of GCSEs grades A* to C with, ideally, English and Maths being two of those subjects. For an Advanced Apprenticeship you will need at least 5 GCSEs with grades A* to C with, ideally, English and Maths being two of those subjects and some employers will prefer you to also have some Level 3 qualifications e.g. A Levels, BTEC. For a Higher Apprenticeship you will need at least 2 A Levels. You might also be able to gain entry to an Apprenticeship even if you have lower grades, as a training provider might assess your general ability as being of the right level to get started. For further information click here Government Information click here Amazing Apprenticeships click here Amazing Apprenticeships Student Guide click here Apprenticeship Parent Pack click here Apprenticeship Vacancies click here Look at information on Ready to Work Kent Kent Apprenticeships click here Ucas Apprenticeship Information click here Higher and Degree Apprenticeship Info (Which) click here
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Gap Year |
A gap year can be almost anything a student would like it to be. Here are some websites to provide inspiration: Gap Year: Click here Student Travel: Click here Projects Abroad: Click here Camp America: Click here Year Out: Click here |
Further Information - alternatives to uni |
School Leavers' Guide by Pure Potential: Click here Get my First Job: Click here Not Going to Uni: Click here Parent Guide - Paths to Profession Careers: Click here Target Careers - Parent Information: Click here Career Mag: Click Here Success at Schools Parent Guide: Click here |
Life After 6th Form Talk - Information |
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