Bachelors' degrees
What are they?
Higher educational qualifications. An honours degree is usually Bachelor of Arts or Science but there are also bachelors degrees in medicine, music, nursing and many other subjects. Some Scottish universities award an MA rather than a BA.
Learn More ...
- www.ucas.ac.uk
Helping students into higher education
- www.direct.gov.uk/en/EducationAndLearning/index.htm
Official governmental site covering education and learning
One in three graduates ends up in a job that does not require a degree. (Kent University study)
Do you have an opinion about any of the issues raised on this website?
You don't have to go to university to do a bachelors degree - you can study at higher education colleges and through distance learning.
Asking the right questions
Don't take it for granted that this is the right course for you. Try to find out as much as you can about this type of qualification before you sign up.
Make sure you ask the right questions »
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Although the course itself is important, the most vital factor is your child - what style of learning suits them best and what will give them the best head start in life.