Next steps to university: from choosing a course to your first assessment
Helpful tips for university life.
| Length | Start date | In partnership with |
| Two weeks |
Available until 27 October 2024. |
FutureLearn |
Going to university might be one of the biggest decisions you’ll ever make.
On this course, you’ll explore what higher education is all about and learn tips for making the most of your university life and study.
Your time at university is about more than earning a qualification. It’s a life-changing experience where you’ll meet new people from around the world, become independent in your thinking, and make decisions about your personal and professional future.
This course will break down everything from academic referencing to budgeting – and challenge some myths along the way.
Assessments (and subsequent certificates) are optional and carry a fee, with the exception of people with a York username, for whom they are free.
Sign up now - York account holders
Guidance for York account holders enrolling on FutureLearn courses (PDF 
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You can join and access this course for free. You're also able to upgrade your FutureLearn account to a paid version for additional benefits (futurelearn.com).