This section is for people considering studying in higher education. Whether you have left school/college or are still a school/college pupil - whatever your age - these pages will provide useful advice and information, as well as interactive games and activities, about student life; applying for higher education courses; student finance and much more.

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Did You Know? (facts and figures)

• On average, graduates earn £415,300 more than non-graduates over a lifetime
• Graduates are less likely to be unemployed than non-graduates
• The average starting salary for a graduate is £18,300
• There are over 53,000 higher education courses to choose from in the UK
• There are more than 329 higher education institutions in the UK
• Higher education students get around 21 weeks of holiday time during a typical year at college or university

Students can work part-time for a recommended maximum of 15 hours per week whilst they are studying in higher education.