Descriptions of degree courses written by heads of departments and senior lecturers at major universities. Each description contains: a wide-ranging overview of the course area; details of typical course structures; career opportunities for graduates; recommended reading; and website links.

What are the UK's best universities and courses? How do you win a place on the most highly rated courses? With over half a million students now applying to university every year the competition is fierce, so if you set you goals high and dream of studying on a highly regarded course at a good university, this book is for you.

This book helps you with the process of applying to study law at university of college.

"Open Days" is the definitive guide to university and college events that give students the opportunity to experience higher education before they decide on where to make an application.

"The PhD Application Handbook" is the first comprehensive handbook for people wishing to apply for a PhD in the UK. It provides a step-by-step guide to PhDs, explaining: what a PhD is; how to apply for your PhD; how to find the right university, supervisor and project.

"The Postgraduate's Companion" is the most comprehensive, practical and accessible source of support and guidance for anyone contemplating starting, or already undertaking, their research degree.

Features the latest league tables on more than 60 subject areas, plus guidance on course selection, university profiles, application, fees, accommodation and more.

"Top Universities Guide" includes everything you need to know about studying at a top university, at home or abroad. This updated edition includes profiles of the top 100 universities worldwide, and advice on how to make a successful university application.

This unique new book offers invaluable information to sixth-formers, their teachers and higher-education advisers as students prepare for university interviews. It is an important resource, built up over many years, based on the real-life interview experiences of sixth-formers at JFS School in London. The information they provided has been assembled into an A-Z of more than eighty university degree courses, each with subject-specific advice and sample interview questions. The book also provides detailed advice on preparing for interviews generally.

"What About Law?" counters the perception that law is a dry, dull subject. On the contrary, it shows how the study of law can be fun, intellectually stimulating, challenging and of direct relevance to students. Using a case study approach, the book introduces prospective law students to the legal system, as well as to legal reasoning, critical thinking, and argument.