It’s no secret that schools are pushed for time and money. There are so many conflicting priorities for both teachers and heads, so it’s easy to see why careers advisers and professionals feel that they have to fight for resources. In a recent event in London, the Department for Education’s team leader, Maria Sciara, faced …
Russell Group universities have a great reputation. They’re elite universities who receive a large portion of the UK’s research funding, and attract high quality staff. But, are Russell Group universities always the right choice for your students? It’s important to remember that the Russell Group is a self-selected category, and being in the Russell Group …
While a lot of students are focused on universities as their higher education option, there are plenty of others who may be tempted by other choices. Degree apprenticeships are a relatively new addition to the HE space, but they are growing quickly. Here are three reasons why degree apprenticeships are a great option for your …
University league tables can be a fantastic way to help your students find the right university courses for them. However, it’s important that they’re used in the right way. To help you make the best use of league tables, we’ve come up with 4 different ways that you can integrate league tables into your careers …
The UK is home to the two best universities in the world, according to this year’s Times Higher Education World University Rankings. The news gives international students more incentive than ever to study in the UK. The University of Oxford has held onto its first place ranking for the second year in a row, while the University of Cambridge has …
David Andrews typifies the kind of expertise and partner that makes MyFutureChoice one of the leaders in careers guidance. His experience combines years of school-side practitioner knowledge with consultancy and policy work for government, private organisations and schools across the UK. A regular on the conference circuit, we couldn’t think of anyone better to establish …
Campaigns to boost girls’ enthusiasm for science and engineering are beginning to bear fruit, according to data compiled from a survey of 20,000 sixth formers. Statistics from MyFutureChoice, the university choices and careers experts, shows a rise in the proportion of female pupils who are actively considering university courses in science, technology, engineering and maths …
The urge to fly the family nest and study in another part of the country is as strong as ever among would-be students despite the rising cost of a university education, a national survey has found. Just one in twenty of prospective students across the UK and in England are only considering studying in their …