Parents & Carers - Why Higher Education?
If you're reading this then you're already considering whether higher education is for you! First of all, what is higher education? Higher education doesn't just mean degrees; skilled trades such as construction or engineering require people who study at a higher level. Check out our definitions page to help you decipher all the qualifications currently available. There are also many pathways to get to the qualifications you want - have a look at these examples and you'll see how many ways there are to get to the same qualification.
The Learning Highway can help you choose the best way to get to where you want to go - whatever stage you are at now.
If you're seriously considering applying for a course in 2006 then you need to read our section on applying to higher education. It'll give you all the information to help with you with your application.
Still thinking about it? Check out our most Frequently Asked Questions and we've also put together a list of really useful web sites.