What can I study?
That depends on the qualifications and skills you have and those you are going to take.
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What are you doing now?
Start by considering what you are studying now. Do you want a course in the same or in a similar field to this? if so, that's easier - consult the progression charts to see what's available locally. If you have a career in mind, there will probably be a vocational higher education course for you which fits the bill.
If neither of these is the case, you need to think more creatively and maybe seek help from an adviser. It's certainly possible to take a course in a related field, and sometimes even something completely new to you.
Course options
There is a huge range of courses available, many of which you won't be aware of, and many can be started with no prior experience as long as the curriculum / skills match is good. The easiest way to find courses and their entrance requirements is on the UCAS website - more details on how to use this site are given in the How to apply section.
A starting point is to make a list of the features of your current course which you enjoy and look for courses offering a similar type of study. Consider, for example, these sorts of things:
- problem solving
- practical/technical work
- making calculations
- research - library or internet
- reading widely / reading new material
- making presentations
- discussion in groups
- exchanging opinions / discussion
- writing
- creative work / using my own ideas
- considering theories and ideas
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I need help!
Contact the Higher Futures adviser in your nearest college or university.
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