Your students may need some help along the journey into higher education and the important and often daunting choices that have to be made.
UCAS' online bookstore is a secure and easy-to-navigate area where we have brought together the most trusted and useful guides regarding higher education and related subjects. It also includes a teaching resources section to help you to advise students about higher education and more.
Click the link to start browsing or send your order direct to the Publication Services Team:
Online: www.ucasbooks.com
Email: publicationservices@ucas.ac.uk
Post: Publication Services, UCAS, Rosehill, New Barn Lane, Cheltenham, Glos., GL52 3LZ
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Getting into the UK's Best Universities & CoursesThis guide seeks to help those who set their university goals very high by offering course- and institution-specific advice on ways of maximising an applicant's chances of success. It answers a wide range of questions and provides hints and tips on completing the application and interviews. Price: £12.99 Available from: September 2008 |
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How to Write a Winning UCAS Personal StatementThe personal statement can be the most challenging section on the UCAS application. This book will guide applicants through the process of putting together a great personal statement, that sensibly conveys their skills and that will help them to win a place at the university of their choice. Price: £12.99 Available from: September 2008 |
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Insiders' Guide to Applying to UniversityThis book aims to unravel the mysteries of applications and highlights what admissions tutors are looking for in prospective students. Full of tips and advice this is an indispensable guide for anyone applying to university. Price: £12.99 Available from: September 2008 |
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Passing Oxbridge Admissions TestsStudents applying to Oxbridge are increasingly required to sit Oxbridge-specific admissions tests. This book introduces candidates to critical thinking and problem-solving skills essential for the aptitude tests such as the Thinking Skills Assessment (TSA) and the Philosophy, Politics and Eonomics (PPE) Admissions Test. It also includes a practice test and a writing task and refers to the tests for English (ELAT), History (HAT), Physics (PAT) and Mathematics (MJDCSAT). Price: £14.00 Available now |
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You Want to do What?!This book profiles over 80 careers considered to have less straightforward entry routes. Many will be careers people have heard of and considered (Interior Designer, Paramedic, TV Presenter) and others will be completely new ideas (Arboriculturalist, Mediator, Perfusionist). All are legitimate and serious career options and for each the book gives job descriptions, training and qualifications required, interesting facts, pay and future prospects and much more. Price: £14.99 Available from: November 2008 |
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Getting into US and Canadian UniversitiesStudying overseas is a legitimate consideration for thousands of applicants and the US or Canada are particularly popular options. This guide will give students a head-start by offering clear and concise guidance. It will provide an honest view of what it's like to study in the countries, advice on choosing a course and institution, guidance on the application procedure and other surrounding issues. Price: £12.99 Available from: September 2008 |
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Undergraduate Courses and Funding Guide 2009This guide provides a good mix of course and career options along with details of financial help available for students. Also including advice on the application process and budgeting, this guide is easy to use and offers great value for money. Price: £3.95 Available from: September 2008 |
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Succeeding in the UK Clinical Aptitude test (UKCAT) 2008With competition for places on Medical courses at an all time high it is crucial that students are fully prepared for the admissions tests. This guide describes the context of the UKCAT, sets out how to approach the five sections of the test, provides practice questions to work through and a full mock exam. Price: £14.99 Available now |
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Summer Jobs Worldwide 2009A new edition of this top-selling guide. Containing over 50,000 exciting vacancies such as leading treks in Peru, being a yoga centre helper in Greece, helping out at London Zoo and many more. It also provides details about wages, job duration and application procedure and will ensure students and young people can make the most of the summer break. Price: £12.99 Available from: October 2008 |
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Teaching English AbroadA fresh and fully up-to-date guide to teaching English around the world. This book contains essential information for trained and untrained teachers looking for both short and long-term opportunities. Including a country-by -country guide, requirements and preparation needed, lists of recruitment organisations, a directory of courses and much more. Price: £14.99 Available from: October 2008 |
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The Careers Directory 2008/9A new edition of the one-stop guide to professional careers. This comprehensive and popular guide gives clear information to enable students to make informed career decisions. Information given for each career includes what is involved, requirements for entry, the kind of person usually involved, earnings potential and more. Price: £15.99 Available now |
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Degree Course DescriptionsIdeal for any student who doesn't know what they want to study or who needs further information on potential degree subjects. This brand new edition clearly sets out overviews of what can be expected when beginning a degree in any major subject area. The descriptions are written by heads of departments and senior lecturers at major universities. Price: £12.99 Available now |
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Into Higher Education 2009The higher education guide for people with disabilities. This fully updated answers all the questions about the support available and gives you the information you need to make the right choices. Including when and where to apply, how to choose the right course, what support is available, how to finance your studies, profiles written by disabled people and more. Price: £15.00 Available from: September 2008 |