Check the course
Review the syllabus, teaching language, study format and entry requirements. Check recognition of the particular qualification against your intended next step.
Build the full study budget
Request course fees, additional charges and scholarship terms. Budget for accommodation and transport separately.
The campus
Confirm the address of the relevant campus: an institution may have more than one site. Visit in person or request a virtual tour.
Housing and travel
Compare accommodation near campus with homes on a convenient transport route. Allow for the class timetable and evening journeys.
Check the programme before paying
Ask admissions to put the exact qualification, campus, study format and full list of charges in writing. Then check whether that qualification meets your next goal, such as employment or further study abroad, with the body or institution that would recognise it. If recognition remains unclear, the location of an attractive campus should not decide your housing and education choices.