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Your Options
When it comes to options, whether you are choosing your GCSE subjects, planning what to do after year 11 or 13, or leaving college, it can be a confusing time. That's why this page is here, to help you choose.
Options Stages
GCSE Options
Post-16 Options
Post-16 Options
Of course there are subjects you have to take in the UK (English, Maths and Science) but then you have your options to choose from. Click on the picture for advice.
Post-16 Options
Post-16 Options
Post-16 Options
Your main options after year 11 are:
Staying on for 6th form / other school 6th form
College
Apprenticeship
Work with training (leading to a qualification)
Post-18 Options
Post-16 Options
Graduate Options
Choosing your options after you finish A-levels or a college course can be equally challenging. Your main options are:
University, apprenticeship, a gap year, or a job.
Graduate Options
Understanding course levels
Graduate Options
After completing your degree (or even if you didn't complete it) there are several options open to you. Click on the picture to find out more.
Understanding course levels
Understanding course levels
Understanding course levels
It can be confusing, so here is an overview:
Level 1 - equivalent to GCSE graedes 1-3
Level 2 - equivalent to GCSE grades 4-9
Level 3 = advanced study (e.g. A-Levels).
Level 4-6 = degree and higher level study
Level 7 - Postgraduate / Masters.
Career Options
Understanding course levels
Understanding course levels
Finding the right future job is no easy task. It can be daunting, challenging, confusing as well as exciting. People make decisions in different ways, and there is not such thing as the "right" way to decide. However, some help in making that choice can make a real difference.