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Times Good University Guide 2011 Times Good University Guide 2011
£16.99


The best-selling and longest running university guide available.

Featuring league tables on more than 60 subject areas, plus guidance on course selection, application, fees, bursaries and more.

- Authoritative league tables assessing each of Britain's universities
- The top universities ranked by subject area
- Advice on selecting the best course and university for you
- How to apply and guidance on accommodation
- Fees, bursaries and other costs explained
- Detailed profiles of each university
- Specific advice for international students. 



Which Uni? Which Uni?
£14.99


Choose the perfect uni for you

One person’s perfect uni might be hell for the next. Picking the right one means future happiness, academic success and brighter job prospects. This guide is packed with tables from a variety of sources, rating universities on everything from the quality of teaching to the make-up of the student population and much more.

- 80 rankings tables, each with a different criteria
- Extensive explanations and guidance
- Academic, financial and personal factors all taken into account 



Virgin 2011 Alternative Guide to British Universities Virgin 2011 Alternative Guide to British Universities
£15.99


The definitive guide to the best university for you.

Written with the honesty of students who are there, this insightful guide draws on the latest surveys, independent audits and statistics, and matches them with the voice of actual experience of teaching quality, student satisfaction and job prospects at the end.

- Unique 'alternative' top 100 universities
- Teaching quality and acceptance rates
- Staff to student ratios and degree pass rates
- Profiles of students at each site
- Quality of student accomodation
- What is costs
- and much more 



Getting into Oxford and Cambridge 2011 Entry Getting into Oxford and Cambridge 2011 Entry
£12.99


A clear and concise guide to help applicants secure places at Oxford and Cambridge.

Applying to 'Oxbridge' can be a daunting prospect and it's not enough just to be a straight-A student. This book will help students to improve their chances by maximising the effectiveness of their application and preparing them for interview.

Information on both universities and their undergraduate colleges is given, along with advice on how to choose which subject, which university and which college to apply to, plus tips for the interview and tests. 



Choosing a Medical School Choosing a Medical School
£19.99


Choosing a Medical School can be a long and difficult process. Many applicants struggle to find enough suitable information to make an informed decision and so it is important that you research your options thoroughly and consider carefully the many factors that differ between each of the 33 UK Medical Schools.

Designed to help anyone applying to Medical School, it provides:

- An overview of what to expect from life at Medical School
- Up-to-date information on course structure, teaching methods, entrance requirements, including a quick comparison table for each
- Specific sections focusing on pre-clinical and clinical education, including summaries of teaching hospitals
- Information on what each Medical School and city offers outside of your course: safety, nightlife, cost of living, transport, places to go and things to do, etc.
- Each Medical School includes a student’s view on pre-clinical and clinical training 



Open Days 2010 Open Days 2010
£3.50


Open days, education conventions and taster courses

With complete open day, UCAS convention and taster course listings, this guide has been produced to help students research the opportunities available in higher education.

Most students who attended an open day said that it helped them choose where they finally applied.  



Getting into the UK's Best Universities and Courses Getting into the UK's Best Universities and Courses
£12.99


How do you win a place on the most highly rated courses? With over half a million students now applying to university every year the competition is fierce, so if you set your goals high and dream of studying on a highly regarded course at a good university, this book is for you.

This brand new guide shows you how to identify and find the best courses for you and takes you through the applicatio process to maximise your chances of success. It includes information on:

-Selecting the best courses for your subject
-The application and personal statement
-Preparing for interviews
-What to do on results day
-Timescales for applications
-UCAS Extra and the clearing process 



Top Universities Guide 4th edition Top Universities Guide 4th edition
£19.99


Based on the Times Higher - QS World University Rankings, this is the definitive guide to the top universities around the world.

-League table ranks the top 200 universities in the world, plus detailed profiles of the top 100 universities, including student assessments of what life is like at each university

-Where and why people are choosing to study around the world.

-Expert advice on how to choose and apply for the best course at the right university, and an overview of employment opportunities.

-Reviews of the top ten study destination countries

-Detailed help and advice on study costs, financing and scholarships 



Step Up 2011 Step Up 2011
£14.95


Step Up provides a wealth of knowledge for school pupils, parents and higher education advisers on handling the tricky issues posed by university and college entrance.

Packed full of case studies, experiences and opinions of both teachers and students, Step Up is a respected and powerful publication for providing information for potential students and their advisers.

It includes information on open days and events, choosing courses and institutions, studying in Wales or Scotland, applications, admissions tests, students finances, gap years and much more. 


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