Advice for choosing a course through Clearing

igen’s Connexions Careers Advisers have provided the following questions to ask yourself when choosing a course through Clearing:

• Does the course seem interesting?
• Do I really want to study this subject?
• Is the course compatible with my career aims?
• Does the course offer any exemptions from relevant
  professional exams?
• How long is the course?
• How is the course assessed?
  • by exam?
  • by continuous assessment?
• How is the course taught?
• What combination of lectures, tutorials, seminars, practicals?
• What is the course structure?
  • What options exist?
  • Is there opportunity for study abroad, to learn a
  • language etc.?
• What are the common destinations for graduates from this course?
  • What proportion find work?

• Is the university urban or rural?
• Is it on one or more sites?
• Where would I actually study?
• Is there accommodation available for students entering through clearing?
  • What kind?
  • How much does it cost?
  • How far is it from the institution?
• What is the surrounding area like?
• Will I be able to find non university accommodation?
• What is public transport like?
• What social and sporting facilities are available?