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Higher Education Links

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.

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.