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Do you want a career that helps people directly? Are you looking to work in the health and social care sector? Occupational therapy could be your calling. In this guide, we explore what occupational therapy is, how you can train and what you need to achieve to be accepted onto either an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in this subject area. We also spoke to a student who is studying for a master’s degree in occupational therapy in the UK to give you some unique

During your time abroad there are many ways that you can get involved in the student community at your university. For example, in the UK, you can join clubs and societies to meet new people and experiment with your interests and hobbies. In the USA, you can do the same, but they are more often referred to as sororities and fraternities. You’ve probably seen or heard of these in films or on TV shows set in America where students can be seen partying with their

We explore some of the most notable alumni who studied abroad in the U.S. including presidents, filmmakers, and leading business owners. Hopefully this will get you feeling inspired to research universities in the U.S. and find out more about the route’s that others have taken before you. With this article, you will find out what these successful people studied at university, how many qualifications they gained and where their degrees have led them. They were all

Finance is a suitable degree for those who enjoy dealing with numbers and have an interest in business. If you’ve always had a passion for managing your own finances, then a degree in finance would equip you with the knowledge and skills to manage the funds of other people once you graduate. Not only does a finance degree offer promising career opportunities, but it can also equip you with useful skills you can apply to your own life when making financial decisions.

Once you’ve started researching universities, colleges, and courses at degree level, you’ll probably find that there are a lot of options out there. This can feel both exciting and overwhelming. As you’ll come to realise, there are several types of degrees and many acronyms used within higher education. For example, should you apply for a bachelor’s, master’s, PhD, foundation, or associate degree? In this article, we’re going to focus on the latter to help you

Are you an inquisitive person? Always thinking about the fundamental nature of the world? Studying philosophy could be your calling. Along the way, you’ll develop skills in problem-solving, critical thinking and effective reasoning – which all make you highly employable. Use our guide to discover what a degree in philosophy involves, where you can study one and whether it is right for you.   What is philosophy?   Philosophy is the