Resources for Students

Student Guide: Your Post-16 Resource Booklet

Coming soon! Check back here shortly to download the booklet.

Kickstart Your Post-16 Planning

Here’s a fun way to kickstart your post-16 planning: Start by asking yourself these three questions:

• Q1. Where am I now? (Think about your qualifications, skills, and interests.)
• Q2. Where do I want to get to? (Imagine yourself in 5 years—what job, living situation, do you imagine?)
• Q3. How will I get there? (Consider what courses, training, or jobs can help you reach your goals.)

Still not sure on what to do after GCSEs? Don’t hesitate to seek advice from people who know you well, like your parents/guardians/carers, teachers, or school careers adviser—they can provide valuable insights and guidance!

Student Guide: Your Post-18 Resource Booklet

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Inspire Your Next Steps After 18!

Answer these questions to spark some great ideas for what to do next when you hit 18 or finish up being in mandatory education!

1. What are your biggest passions, and how do you imagine them shaping your career?
2. Are there any industries or fields that really get you excited?
3. Do you love working solo, or do you shine as part of a team?
4. What kind of lifestyle do you dream of, and how does it match up with your career goals?
5. Are there any career paths of role models or professionals that inspire you?
6. Are there any industries or companies that really grab your attention?
7. What are your strengths, and how can they help you crush it in your career?
8. Are you leaning towards a creative role, a technical one, or something else entirely?
9. How much do salary, job security, and career growth factor into your decisions?
10. Are you thinking about more education, an apprenticeship, or jumping straight into the workforce?

Get the inside scoop from a bunch of students at the University of Northampton as they chat about their courses and so much more!

Acting

• A Life on Stage

Biomedical Science

• This is Biomedical Science at UON

Early Childhood Studies

• Hear from Early Childhood Studies UON Students

English

• Why Ruby loves studying English

Environmental Sciences and Geography

• Alexander on starting University, support available and why he studies Geography.

Fashion

• Final Year Fashion Interviews

Interior Architecture

• Hear from Interior Architecture UON Students

Journalism and Media

• Why Otis wanted to study Digital Media
• Jessica on studying Creative Film, TV, and Digital Media Production

Multimedia Journalism and Multimedia Sports Journalism

• Join the News day in London with UON Students

Nursing

• Men in Nursing at UON