Higher education
Widening Participation Event - 19 May 2010
The Department for Employment and Learning held a 'Widening Participation Event at the Tullyglass Hotel, Ballymena on the 19 May as they wanted to hear your views on widening participation in higher education for learners from disadvantaged backgrounds and with learning difficulties and disabilities.
A public consultation document will be published later this year. In order to inform this document your views are vital to us.
A powerpoint presentation of the presentations is available below:
This section has information for both undergraduates and postgraduates in relation to Higher Education, benefits, opportunities for undergraduates part-time undergraduates'. postgraduates, financial help and working while studying.
Completing a course of study within higher education brings benefits on many levels.
In terms of your future job, a degree can lead to increased earning potential, greater opportunities and a more rewarding career.
For those already pursuing their careers, a higher education course can increase your employment prospects, and many employers have woken up to the value of ongoing lifelong learning programmes for their staff.
Yet there is far more to higher education than just studying. Universities and higher education colleges are thriving social and cultural centres, with much to offer students of any age, nationality or social background. Many graduates would agree with the old cliché that your student days are the best days of your life.
Studying can be costly, so it is important to review your reasons for entering higher education, and to make sure of your commitment. You should also choose a course that will promote your career aspirations, and think carefully about how you will fund your study. In addition, it is a good idea to be aware of the support and guidance available for you if you run into difficulties during your study.
