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Our Lady and St Chad Catholic Academy Logo
    • Contact Us
    • Vacancies
      • Teaching opportunities
      • Vacancies
  • About Us
    • Meet the Principal
    • The History of OLSC
    • Prospectus
    • Mission Statement
    • Catholic Life
      • Catholic Life, RE & Collective Worship
      • Parish Links
      • Liturgical Calendar
      • Liturgical Colours
      • Alton Castle Retreat
      • Wednesday Word
      • CAFOD
      • EducareM – Catholic Resources
    • House System
    • St Francis and St Clare Catholic MAC
    • Gender Pay Gap Summary
    • Governance
    • Schools Financial Benchmarking
    • Annual Report and Financial Statements
    • CPD
      • The National College
      • National Online Safety
      • NSPCC – Grooming
      • NSPCC – Child Trafficking
      • NSPCC – Keeping Children Safe
  • Curriculum
    • Policy and Overview
      • Curriculum Drivers
    • Curriculum Responsibilities
    • Curriculum Subjects
      • Art, Food and Design Technology
      • Computing and Business
      • English
      • Geography
      • History
      • Maths
      • MFL
      • Music
      • Performing Arts
      • Physical Education
      • Religious Education
      • Science
      • Social Science
      • RSHE – Personal Development
    • Reading
    • Cultural Capital
    • British Values
    • Catholic Life and the Wider Curriculum
    • Assemblies
    • EAL
  • Policy
    • Admissions
    • Policies
    • Ofsted
    • Catholic Schools Inspectorate
    • DfE Performance Tables
    • Pupil Premium
    • Year 7 Catch Up Funding
    • Examinations
    • SEND/Local Offer
  • Careers
  • Learning
    • Seneca
    • GCSEPod
    • MyMaths
    • Girl’s Football
    • Praise and Reward
    • Attitudes to Learning
    • Information for Students
  • Parents
    • Arbor
    • Year 6 to 7 Transition
    • Letters Home
    • Term Dates
    • Academy Uniform
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    • GCSEPod
    • ShowMyHomework
    • Attendance
    • Catering
    • Privacy Notice for Parents/Carers
    • Free School Meals
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    • Chromebooks for Learning
    • Chromebook FAQs
    • National School Breakfast Programme
  • Sixth Form
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    • Safeguarding & Bullying
    • E-Safety
    • Guides for Parents
    • Privacy Notice for Pupils
    • Mental Health Support
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    • Year 7 Applications 2026
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Our Lady and St Chad Catholic Academy Logo
    • Contact Us
    • Vacancies
      • Teaching opportunities
      • Vacancies
  • About Us
    • Meet the Principal
    • The History of OLSC
    • Prospectus
    • Mission Statement
    • Catholic Life
      • Catholic Life, RE & Collective Worship
      • Parish Links
      • Liturgical Calendar
      • Liturgical Colours
      • Alton Castle Retreat
      • Wednesday Word
      • CAFOD
      • EducareM – Catholic Resources
    • House System
    • St Francis and St Clare Catholic MAC
    • Gender Pay Gap Summary
    • Governance
    • Schools Financial Benchmarking
    • Annual Report and Financial Statements
    • CPD
      • The National College
      • National Online Safety
      • NSPCC – Grooming
      • NSPCC – Child Trafficking
      • NSPCC – Keeping Children Safe
  • Curriculum
    • Policy and Overview
      • Curriculum Drivers
    • Curriculum Responsibilities
    • Curriculum Subjects
      • Art, Food and Design Technology
      • Computing and Business
      • English
      • Geography
      • History
      • Maths
      • MFL
      • Music
      • Performing Arts
      • Physical Education
      • Religious Education
      • Science
      • Social Science
      • RSHE – Personal Development
    • Reading
    • Cultural Capital
    • British Values
    • Catholic Life and the Wider Curriculum
    • Assemblies
    • EAL
  • Policy
    • Admissions
    • Policies
    • Ofsted
    • Catholic Schools Inspectorate
    • DfE Performance Tables
    • Pupil Premium
    • Year 7 Catch Up Funding
    • Examinations
    • SEND/Local Offer
  • Careers
  • Learning
    • Seneca
    • GCSEPod
    • MyMaths
    • Girl’s Football
    • Praise and Reward
    • Attitudes to Learning
    • Information for Students
  • Parents
    • Arbor
    • Year 6 to 7 Transition
    • Letters Home
    • Term Dates
    • Academy Uniform
    • ParentPay
    • GCSEPod
    • ShowMyHomework
    • Attendance
    • Catering
    • Privacy Notice for Parents/Carers
    • Free School Meals
    • RSE Consultation
    • Chromebooks for Learning
    • Chromebook FAQs
    • National School Breakfast Programme
  • Sixth Form
  • Student Support
    • Safeguarding & Bullying
    • E-Safety
    • Guides for Parents
    • Privacy Notice for Pupils
    • Mental Health Support
  • COVID-19
    • Coronavirus Information
    • COVID-19 Catch Up Premium
    • COVID Contingency Plan
    • Living with COVID Risk Assessment
  • Remote Learning
  • Admissions
    • Year 7 Applications 2026
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University

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Choosing the right course at the right university for you will require some research. The more research you put into the process, the more likely you will be to make the right decision. Doing your homework will pay-off. Take some time to browse through the sites recommended below. Every course and every university is different and it’s finding the right match for you.

You will not be on your own making this decision – you will receive a lot of support from the Careers Team, the Sixth Form College Team and your House Tutors throughout your journey at Our Lady and St Chad Catholic Academy.

What should I consider when choosing a university course?

The following websites listed below will give you hints on what you should be thinking about – please click on the links and have a look!

Complete University Guide – University Rankings, Guides and Courses:

https://www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk/

UCAS | At the heart of connecting people to higher:

https://www.ucas.com/careers-advice

https://www.ucas.com/undergraduate

Whatuni: Compare the Best University Degrees Courses UK:

https://www.whatuni.com/

 

Careers

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  • Alumni
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  • Work experience (How to get work experience)
  • Pupil/Student
    • University
    • Local Colleges
    • Apprenticeships
  • Teachers
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