University and College Admissions
service (UCAS) - A very useful site for the transition
from further to higher education.
UK Course finder - A directory of all types of higher
education course which can be found by course
type or geographical location.
Links to Higher Education Institutions
- Contact details to each higher education
institution in the UK, listed in alphabetical
order.
Careers Service National Association
- For advice and guidance on your career
choices or education and training options.
Taking a year off - This site has been written for young
people by young people who have already
experienced travelling abroad between courses.
It contains essential advice for young people
taking time out from their studies to travel.
Special offers are available on travel insurance.
Higher Education and Research Opportunities
- HERO website for those looking for
specific research opportunities for their
dissertation.
Guidelines
on how to write a thesis
Choosing a Research Project - Guidelines on how to choose a research
project that is right for you.
Thesis Statements - Examples of successful, persuasive
thesis statements are available from
this site to help provide inspiration.
Writing and Presenting Your Thesis
or Dissertation - Concise, step by step guide to writing
a thesis or dissertation. This is
a real spoon-feed type guide which
could prove valuable to any HE student
about to embark in the final project.
Dead Thesis Society - Site for students, put together by
students. If you are needing advice
on a particular aspect, this is the
site that will make you feel that you
are not the only one who has problems
with their thesis.
Association for Support of Graduate
Students - This site provides on-line guidance
on how to write your thesis to the
best of your ability. It contains
worldwide input on a range of thesis-related
issues as well as a free e-mail discussion
list.
Dissertation Advisor User's Manual
- VERY IMPORTANT!!!!!!! How to get
the best out of your dissertation
advisor/tutor and use their knowledge
to your advantage.
Phinished - A discussion and support group for
those who cannot seem to finish their
dissertations or theses.
Graduate Student Resources on the
Web - This site provides general advice
for those attending higher education
institutions as well as humour.
Equine related Careers
British Horse Society Careers - An overview of some of the careers
available in the UK horse industry, as well
as a recruitment section dedicated mainly
to those wishing to complete BHS exams.
British Horse Society Apprenticeship
Scheme - An exceptionally informative site
detailing advice and the legal rights of those
wanting to join and those who are already
part of the BHS Apprenticeship Scheme. Opportunities
are also linked from this section to join
up with those looking to recruit trainees
on the BHS Apprenticeship Scheme.
British Horse Society Exam Guidelines
- This section includes general information
regarding BHS examinations and provides
links to exam syllabus and fees.
The Association of British Riding
Schools - This site explains how the ABRS works
and the qualifications obtainable
within the organisation.
British Horse Society Exams - Includes detailed information on
qualifications recognised and overseen
by the British Horse Society as
well as approved training and examination
establishments.
BSc (Hons) Equine Sports Coaching
- The BHS have recently developed this
higher education course aimed at experienced
instructors who already hold BHS qualifications
and aims to provide to the equine
industry with 'high quality coaches
who can apply scientific training
and modern coaching techniques to
equestrian sports'.
Vocational Qualifications - This site provides helpful guidelines
as to the practical, work-based
training available in the equine
industry by way of NVQs (National
Vocational Qualifications).
Lantra Trust - Website for the Lantra Trust
British Horse Racing Board Careers
- This British Horse Racing Board run
site has a section devoted to
careers and training opportunities
available in the British horseracing
industry. These opportunities
include a 'Graduate Development
Scheme' as well as 'Modern Apprenticeships'
in racehorse management and breeding.
Farmers Weekly Interactive - This site contains all the very latest
news in the agricultural industry
as well as an extensive section
containing job vacancies.
Information
for Students with disabilities
Careers Advisory Network on Disability
Opportunities -
National Bureau for Students with
Disabilities -
Applying for Disabled Students Allowances
-
The Quality Assurance Agency for
Higher Education - Students
with Disabilities -
Services for Disabled Students -
Careers Advisory Network on Students
with Disabilities -
Employee
Rights
National Citizens Advice Bureaux
- A brilliant site whatever the query
relating to the law or employment
rights. The CAB directory
can direct you to your nearest
branch if you would like
to speak to someone face
to face
Trade Union Congress (TUC) - A helpful link to other organisations,
this page also answers
many FAQs regarding the
purpose of the TUC and
how it started, as well
as how it works now and
where to find useful information
on employment issues and
rights.
National Union of Students (NUS Online)
- Log in to this site and you will
find many offers available
to NUS members as well
as useful links and
advisory features relevant
to higher education
students.
Department for Education and Skills
- This site could prove very useful
for people looking to further
their education. It has
information on an extensive
range of issues from financial
support through higher education
to jobseekers. Web-links
are available throughout
the site.
Department for Education and Skills:
Modern Apprenticeships
Department of Trade and Industry
(DTI) - General information site for trade
and industry that explains
law, employment and
employee rights. Leaflets
and posters containing
information on specific
employment issues are
available from this
site free of charge
and can be ordered on-line.
British Horse Society Apprenticeship
Scheme - An exceptionally informative site
detailing advice and
the legal rights of
those wanting to join
and those who are already
part of the BHS Apprenticeship
Scheme. Opportunities
are also linked from
this section to join
up with those looking
to recruit trainees
on the BHS Apprenticeship
Scheme.
The Low Pay Unit - Focusing on the
law relating to low
paid workers, this site
covers many aspects
of employment law and
the rights of employees.
The minimum wage is
a key subject and so
are family benefits.
There is a feedback
form for any queries
you may have, so if
you cannot find the
information you are
looking for, then start
typing questions!
The Year Out Group - Reference point for those planning
to take a year out.
This site provides
contacts, options,
advice for those planning
to take a gap year
in the UK or overseas.
The Times Higher Educational Supplement:
Student Links - Packed with relevant web-links, this
page is aimed at students
and provides routes
to relevant, useful
information for higher
education students.
National Centre for Work Experience
- 'Aiming to promote,
support and develop
quality work experience
for the benefit of
students, organisations
and the economy'!
Hobson's Placement - An A to Z of providers of vacation
and work placements
which is aimed at
students seeking
to gain experience
in the workplace
before they meet
their fate in the
big wide world.
Employment Rights and Maternity Rights
Information - A website produced by the government
which aims to increase
general awareness
of the rights of
employees.
Advisory, Concilation and Arbitration
Service - A page full of
web links to sites
that cover employment
law and other relevant
employment issues.
Trouble at work? - This site, targeted at students in
the workplace,
aims to point
you in the right
direction if you
are experiencing
difficulties at
work and you do
not know where
to seek help.
TotalJobs.com explains Employment
Rights - This comprehensive guide to employment
rights explains
where the employee
stands in awkward
situations, such
as whistle-blowing,
harassment and
discrimination.
Graduate
Career and Employment Websites
Association of graduate careers advisory
service (AgCAS) -
Graduate UK - This site, to be ready before 2002,
is directed specifically at
graduates and includes a large
careers and employment section.
Graduate Recruitment Bureau - Employment agency for final year
students and graduates that
is run by graduates.
Graduate Base - On-Line graduate recruitment service.
Prospects - The leading provider of graduate
careers and recruitment
solutions in the UK.
Milkround UK - On-line graduate recruitment site.
Growing Careers - A graduate recruitment service which
specialises in careers
related to land
based industries.
