Post 16 and higher education
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Once you turn 16 there are lots of opportunities to continue learning at school, college and later on at university.
If you can’t decide whether to carry on with your education you can talk to your teachers or the Connexions personal adviser at your school. You can also visit the Connexions website.
For careers information call Sussex Careers on 01273 223040 or visit the Sussex Careers website.
If you are of compulsory school age – five to 16 years – you must stay in education until the last Friday of June in the school year in which you turn 16.
Further education
After 16 most young people go on to further education (FE). You could take A levels, GNVQs or City & Guilds professional courses, and study part time if you want.
Courses can be academic or more practical and vocational, aimed at a specific career. Many people study FE courses before they move on to higher education.
Further education colleges
Bexhill College
Central Sussex College
City College Brighton
Hastings College of Arts and Technology
Plumpton College
Sussex Downs College
Higher education
Higher education (HE) means going to university or college to study for a qualification – such as a degree or a diploma – in a wide range of academic and vocational courses.
If you’re not sure whether higher education is for you, visit the Aimhigher website.
Universities and colleges offering degree courses
Plumpton College
University of Brighton
University of Sussex
University Centre Hastings
