What qualifications are important when it comes to applying to university? Should you go straight after sixth form/college or not? Scott and Freya discuss grades, course requirements and what happens if you struggle with schoolwork.

00:00 – Introduction

00:35 – Routes to university

08:05 – Qualifications (GCSEs, A-Levels, BTECs and more)

15:12 – Grades and Course Requirements

22:54 – What do you do if you struggle with exams and schoolwork?

25:24 – Game: Guess what these people studied at college and university

Useful links:

For examples of what others interested in certain careers studied

https://www.whatuni.com/degrees/courses/

Course search

https://digital.ucas.com/search

Example of entry requirements and course information via Cardiff University

https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/2022/geology-bsc