14-19 Area wide prospectus - for information on local courses

Unsure where to find out about courses available in your area? In addition to talking to your parents/carers, Connexions Personal Adviser and teachers, have a look at the online prospectuses listed below. They will help you to search for a subject, or to see what courses are available at a local school or college.

The prospectuses do not contain information about university level courses, but everything else from year 10 onwards is included.

For courses in:
Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly: http://www.cornwall.futures4me.co.uk
Plymouth: http://www.findacourse4me.co.uk
Devon and Torbay: http://www.options4me.co.uk

How to apply

16+ - Applying for further education courses

• Make sure that you have found out all the different schools and colleges in your area which offer the course(s) you are interested in so that you can decide which one is best for you.
• Each school or college will have its own individual admissions procedure. Contact those you are interested in to find out what theirs is.
• Also check with the school or college that the information you have is up to date and accurate.
• You will probably need to complete an application form with personal details, which course you are applying for and why you are interested in it.
• Practise first - take a photocopy of the form and do a few rough drafts first.
• Complete your final version clearly in black ink.
• Think carefully about your answers - you will have to talk about them at an interview.
• Don't forget to check your spelling.
• Keep a copy for yourself.
• Make sure you return the application by the required date.
• Some schools or colleges may have an online application procedure, but make sure you stick to the advice above.

When you go for an interview

• Be punctual - you may need to find an unfamiliar department or office so allow enough time.
• Take your Progress File or Record of Achievement with you if you have one.
• Prepare questions you would like answered before you go - you can use notes to help you remember them - it shows you have prepared yourself well.