Learning
Where You Learn
Further Education (FE) colleges are one of the options open to you when you have finished your school education, and can enable you to continue learning new skills.
The colleges in Southampton who cater for 16-19 year olds are:
- Itchen College, Bitterne
- Southampton City College, City Centre
- Taunton's College, Upper Shirley
- St Annes Sixth Form, City Centre
- King Edward VII Sixth Form (fee-paying), Upper Shirley
There are also many more in the surrounding area - check out the Hantsweb FE map for all colleges in Hampshire. Be prepared to travel if you want to take a specialist course - like to Sparsholt College for agricultural studies.
Going to College brings together all the education and transport information students need for studying in Hampshire.
And Southampton City Council has some useful information for those considering college at Leaving School - What Next?
Higher Education (HE) colleges
Maybe you want to know more about going to university? What you can do there and what it will be like? Aimhigher shows you how higher education can improve your career prospects. The site has a link to the HERO Uni-Finder tool, which can help you locate universities & Higher Education establishments all over the country.
There are several universities in and close to Southampton:
- University of Southampton
- Southampton Solent University
- University of Portsmouth
- University of Winchester
- Bournemouth University
- The Arts Institute at Bournemouth
There are lots of things you need to consider when choosing where to study. Some people like to stay close to home to be near friends & family, and to save money on rent. Others want more independence & want to live away from home. Some people choose their uni because of the courses offered. Others look at the social activities and nightlife!
Check out Unofficial Guides and New Student to help you make your university choice.
There are also some great books at the Connexions Centre or in your college library to help you out. Try Choosing Your Degree Course & University (Trotman), The Times Good University Guide and The Virgin Alternative Guide to British Universities.
If you fancy studying abroad, Careers Europe has some very useful information on studying in Europe, or Study Abroad is good for other countries.
Work Based Learning allows you to get paid and gain qualifications whilst you are getting experience and learning new skills in a working environment.
The links below contain information about what courses to go for and how to apply...
Page updated: Wednesday, May 28, 2008 1:40 PM
Specific Links
General Links
