Higher Education Courses

There are two main types of Higher Education course – Undergraduate courses and Postgraduate courses.

Undergraduate courses are those Higher Education programmes which you can study for if you do not already possess a degree.

Postgraduate courses are either taught or research-based and can usually only be undertaken once a student has successfully completed an undergraduate degree. However, in some cases relevant work experience may facilitate entry.

Choosing the right Higher Education (HE) course and university/ college for you is an important decision to which you should give considerable thought. However, this is not something you need to tackle on your own. There are numerous places you can contact for information about courses, as well as various services offering advice and guidance relating specifically to Higher Education.

Open days are often an excellent way to get a real feel for a particular course and institution. Click here for details of forthcoming open days in York.

Once you've decided on the Higher Education course you wish to pursue you need to start the application process. If this is your first application to Higher Education the process may seem daunting - see the information sheet below.

Have a look at our information sheets for more information about courses including PGCEs, applying, finance and more.