Higher Education PSHE

Lesson Title: Higher Education – What Are the Benefits of Going to University? (Careers / PSHE)
This aspirational KS3/KS4 Careers lesson introduces students to the concept of higher education and explores the broad range of academic, personal, and career benefits of going to university. Using retrieval practice, case studies, group tasks, and discussion prompts, students reflect on whether university is right for them and how to prepare for it.

Lesson Aims:

Define what higher education is and understand what university offers

Identify career benefits such as improved job prospects, higher salaries, and employability

Explore academic benefits like studying subjects in depth and accessing specialist resources

Recognise social benefits including independence, new friendships, travel, and clubs

Understand the financial implications and how student finance works

Reflect on personal benefits like confidence, time management, and self-discipline

Consider alternatives to university such as apprenticeships, college, or employment

Perfect for KS3/KS4 PSHE or Careers lessons. Supports Gatsby Benchmark 7 (Encounters with further and higher education).