Finding out about courses
Quite apart from the bewildering choice of courses, all this diversity between courses at different departments and universities, and all the differences in how courses are organised might make you want to return to the dart-in-the-map plan.
But, when it comes to your degree, these things are going to make a huge difference, not only to how your study works, but how well you do, how much you enjoy it and, sometimes, whether you stick at it at all.
If university’s worth going to at all, it’s worth making the most of it, enjoying it as much as possible while at the same time maxing out on the qualifications.
The good news is that the information you need is pretty easy to find. Here's a guide to exactly where and which sources are to be trusted.
In the meantime, you’ll want to get hold of university prospectuses. They’re pretty reliable when it comes to academic information.
Last updated on: 25 April 2008