Finding Out More The following resources are a cross section of those usually available through Connexions. Alternatively, refer to your tutor who will direct you to a similar resource area at sixth form or college. General careers information Careers 2010 ( Trotman)- a directory of general careers information containing everything you could wish to know about specific jobs and occupations. Kudos ( Cascaid)- multi- media interest guide and careers matching programme. Careerscape ( Cascaid) - comprehensive multi- media occupational database. jobs4u ( Connexions Direct) - online database of careers information aimed at 13- 19 year olds - www. connexions- direct. com/ jobs4u Employment and funding Jobs and Careers After A Levels and equivalent advanced qualifications ( Lifetime Careers Publishing)- job market opportunities at age 18- 19 with real life examples. What Do Graduates Do?( UCAS) - an overview of the destination of graduates by subject studied. Undergraduate Courses and Funding Guide ( Hotcourses/ UCAS) - comprehensive information on undergraduate scholarships, bursaries and awards. University Scholarships, Awards and Bursaries ( Trotman)- sources of funding for higher education. Higher education Higher Ideas ( Careersoft)- searchable HE information database for generating subject ideas. Stamford Test ( COA/ UCAS) - online interest guide linking personal interests, abilities and skills to subject areas. Sixth Former's Guide ( Trotman)- dates and contacts for higher education open days. Big Guide ( UCAS)- profiles all universities and colleges in the UCAS system, lists courses subject by subject and gives tariff entry requirements. Student Life: A Survival Guide ( Trotman)- down- to- earth practical advice on managing student life. Directory of Teacher Training Courses ( Trotman)- lists first degree and postgraduate teacher training programmes in the UK, and financial support available. How to Complete Your UCAS Application ( Trotman)- a guide to making the most of a UCAS application with tips for the personal statement. Degree Course Offers ( Trotman)- includes estimates of entry requirements, overview of admissions policies, hints for UCAS personal statements and interviews, and placement information. Into Higher Education ( Skill)- guide for disabled people considering application to HE; includes funding, support, benefits, grants, advice agencies and student experiences. Getting In, Getting On ( UCAS)- a guide to getting into higher education with up- to- date articles and student exercises. Time out See page 27 for a list of useful resources. Many websites exist giving information on careers, higher education and time- out issues ( see page 33). 31

32 AGCASAssociation of Graduate Careers Advisory Services BABachelor of Arts BEdBachelor of Education BEngBachelor of Engineering BMATBioMedical Admissions Test BNBachelor of Nursing BScBachelor of Science BSocScBachelor of Social Science BTECBusiness and Technology Education Council CDLCareer Development Loan CEFClearing Entry Form CIOLAConnexions Information Officers Link Association CRACCareers Research and Advisory Centre CSVCommunity Service Volunteers CUKASConservatoires United Kingdom Admissions Service CVCurriculum Vitae DBISDepartment for Business, Innovation and Skills DCSFDepartment for Children, Schools and Families DIUSDepartment for Innovation, Universities and Skills DipHEDiploma of Higher Education DSADisabled Students Allowance EPEntry Profile EUEuropean Union EVSEuropean Voluntary Service FAQFrequently Asked Question FDFoundation Degree FEFurther Education GTTRGraduate Teacher Training Registry HEHigher Education HEIHigher Education Institution HNCHigher National Certificate HNDHigher National Diploma IBInternational Baccalaureate ITInformation Technology LALocal Authority LLBBachelor of Law LNATNational Admissions Test for Law MAMaster of Arts MEngMaster of Engineering MScMaster of Science NASMANational Association of Student Money Advisors NCTJNational Council for Training of Journalists NHSNational Health Service NUSNational Union of Students NVQNational Vocational Qualification OUOpen University PCDLProfessional and Career Development Loan PGCEPostgraduate Certificate in Education QTSQualified Teacher Status SEPSStudent Employability Profiles SFEStudent Finance England SLCStudent Loans Company SLIMSkills and Learning Intelligence Module TEFLTeaching English as a Foreign Language TSAThinking Skills Assessment UCASUniversities and Colleges Admissions Service UKCATUnited Kingdom Clinical Aptitude Test Abbreviations Explained