Vocational courses

• You will need a postgraduate qualification in order to enter some careers such as teaching.   For other professions, such as engineering and insurance, you can enter the profession directly after graduation.  Accreditation by the professional bodies is however often important and you can get this by completing specific practical experience, taking further exams or a combination of both.
• Remember that applications for some courses are made through clearing houses and in some cases, applications are considered up to one year before the course begins.
• Funding for such courses may be more frequently through loans, and as the courses will often be specific to a profession, you need to be certain of that career direction before committing yourself.