Higher education

Introduction

Higher education (HE) can be a life changing opportunity, opening up career pathways, increasing your employment prospects and making lifelong connections.

As a care leaver, there is a wide range of help available to support you along the way. We will continue to support you in HE up to the age of 25.

Reasons to get a degree

You want to know more about a subject you love
You want a job which needs a degree. For example, a medical doctor or an engineer
You want to earn more money. Graduates tend to earn more than those without a degree!
You want time to gain work experience while you continue learning

Next : Apply for university

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