Which route is right for you?

This quick quiz will help you find out more about how you learn and what you enjoy, and might give you an idea of which study route will suit you best.

What do you want to gain from your course?

Skills for a specific career sector
Hands-on, practical experience of a specific job role
Knowledge across a suite of academic subjects

Which one of the following is the most important to you?

Qualifications that relate to a career or industry sector
Workplace experience
Going to university

Do you know what career you would like to do?

Not sure – but I know the sector I would like to work in
Yes - I want to start straight away
Not sure / yes - but I need to study at a higher level first

Do you feel ready for work now?

Almost ready
Yes I’m ready
Not yet

If you chose mostly 1:

A vocational course or T Level might be for you! Our vocational qualifications and T Levels are designed to prepare you for a real career or higher level study and can offer you great career prospects.

If you chose mostly 2:

An apprenticeship might be for you! Apprenticeships can help you get started by gaining nationally recognised qualifications, real work experience and earning a wage - all at the same time!

If you chose mostly 3:

A-Levels might be for you! A-Levels allow you to study academic subjects in more depth and are good preparation if you are thinking of progressing to university or if you want to keep your options open.

Still not sure? If you chose a mixture of 1s, 2s and 3s or if you’re still unsure of your next step, come to one of our open events to find out more and to chat to one of our expert careers advisers.

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