Applying for university
Thinking about your next steps in education. Here you will find guidance to help you make the right decision for you. From choosing a degree, to tackling clearing, you’ll have it covered!
Applying for university
Thinking about your next steps in education. Here you will find guidance to help you make the right decision for you. From choosing a degree, to tackling clearing, you’ll have it covered!
Thinking about uni…
studying medicine at Cambridge
Tiri Hughes is a third year medical student at Oxford University, she speaks to VICTA about how important it is, as a student with a vision impairment, to be your own self-advocate. She talks about her own educational path into medicine and how accessible she is finding her university studies.
accessing the full university experience
“University can be a roller coaster for all but none more than the VI student. On occasions I was overwhelmed. But I found ways of coping and put strategies in place that allowed me to enjoy my time at university and graduate with a first class honours degree.”
why I chose the Open University
“My transitions officer mentioned the idea of distance learning, it was like a lightbulb moment for me. I realised that starting on that road would give me the opportunity to embrace my love of learning and work towards a degree without the anxiety that loomed over the thought of going to a university campus.”
Guides for moving up to uni
Six steps to applying for university
Thomas Pocklington Trust created this handy ‘Six Steps into Higher Education’ guide which covers everything you need to continue your educational journey. It’s based on the experiences of 30 young people with vision impairment who have made the transition into Higher Education.
