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FdA · 2 years · Full-time · September 2026University of Suffolk at East Coast College (Lowestoft)
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University of Suffolk
FdA · 2 years · Full-time · September 2026University of Suffolk at East Coast College (Lowestoft)
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UCAS Media ServicePrimary Care with Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent ICS
Healthcare & Medicine
This programme will explore an array of career opportunities available at Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent ICS
Available 22/01/2024 - 01/01/2027
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Work Experience in Allied Health - North East & Yorkshire
Healthcare & Medicine
This programme will explore an array of career opportunities available at Humber and North Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership
Available 13/10/2025 - 20/10/2026
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Andy Forbes, Head of Development at the Lifelong Education Commission and Apprenticeship Champion for UCAS
Disabled Students’ Allowance: Scotland
This guide was created by Lead Scotland, a charity providing support for disabled people to learn.
Filling in your UCAS application
Don’t leave applying until the last minute as there’s quite a bit to do – but you don’t need to complete the application all at once. Read our advice below to help you through the application process, step by step.
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Melody Stephen, Law with International Studies student at the University of Manchester
First-generation students
Students who do not have parents or carers who have attended university themselves sometimes find it useful to have additional information and help when making their decisions and applying to higher education.
Students with individual needs
Higher education is an inclusive environment where support can be provided to help you study. Find out more.
Student finance
Not sure how to pay for uni, or how you’ll cope during your studies? Don’t worry, there’s a wide range of support available for all sorts of circumstances.
Accommodation for apprentices
If you decide to do an apprenticeship, accommodation is something to consider if you’re going to live away from home. It’s important you make the right decision for you and your circumstances, so you feel comfortable and happy after coming home from work. We’ve outlined what you need to know to make an informed decision for you.
Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA)
The Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) scheme aims to ensure everyone has the support and adjustments they need to succeed during their studies.
Disabled students: Researching your choices
Our best advice: start your research early. Alongside your research into courses and universities, you may also need to take your individual support needs into account when making your choices.
Student-parent’s guide to open days
This short guide is to help you feel in control of your open day experience. It will help you gather the information you need to make an informed decision about whether the setting you're visiting is right for you and your family commitments.
Students with parenting responsibilities
If you are responsible for the care and wellbeing of a child aged 17 or under, you may be able to access additional support while studying.
E-learning empowers HE staff to support disabled students
Susan Darlington, GHWY Partnership Assistant14 Mar 2025, 11:49
Sharing a mental health condition: What you need to know
Sharing that you have a mental health condition can feel daunting – Student Minds has some expert advice
Student Minds26 Jul 2023, 10:10
Why it’s time for everyone to ‘think international’
With the 2023 update to UK Government’s International Education Strategy (IES) and UCAS projecting that
Des Cutchey, International Development Lead, and Carys Willgoss, Principal Policy Adviser30 May 2023, 12:41
Making informed HE choices without support from your family
Susan Darlington, Partnership Assistant at Go Higher West Yorkshire 26 Jan 2023, 08:19
Are we at a crossroads for access and participation?
Carys Willgoss, Principal Policy Adviser and Ellie Rowley, Fair Access Programme Lead9 Nov 2022, 09:55
Going to university or college if you’ve been in care – our top ten tips for success
UCAS19 Jan 2022, 14:41
What does the Guaranteed Offer mean for care experienced students in Scotland?
Chloe from Who Cares? Scotland explains how Scottish students can ensure their care experience is taken
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What happens when you share a mental health condition in the UCAS application? A case study from the University of Warwick
Amanda Bishop 27 May 2021, 10:05
Maximising work experience
James Wilmot, Director of Careers at The Priory Learning Trust, shares his expert advice on how to effectively
Ten ways to incorporate AI planning in the year ahead
Rose Luckin is Professor of Learner Centred Design at UCL Knowledge Lab, specialising in the intersection
New Scholarships tool: Helping your students find additional support
Five ways the UCAS Scholarships, Bursaries and Grants search tool can help you support your students.
What you need to know about UCAS applications ahead of the summer
If you’re new to supporting applicants, check out our top ten tips for the month ahead so you know what
Supporting students after they’ve submitted their application
We understand this is a huge milestone for students – but as you know submitting an application is not
Gatsby Benchmark 6: What it means for advisers supporting students
Careers Adviser Caroline Green, RCDP, shares her advice for advisers tackling Gatsby Benchmark 6 – Experiences
Freebies are great, but conversations are king: How to prepare students for careers fairs
By James Wilmot, Head of Careers, Priory Community School, Weston-Super-Mare
Three ways the UCAS adviser portal is evolving to support you
The UCAS adviser portal continues to grow, giving you deeper insights into your students’ journeys and
Neurodivergent and navigating results day: A guide for tutors and advisers
Gemma Spencer, Lecturer in Pre-registration Nursing, University of Central Lancashire
UCAS launches new apprenticeships service as demand hits all-time high
Hundreds of thousands of students interested in becoming an apprentice can explore all their options
Three in five with experience of being in care given no guidance when applying to higher education
Students who have spent time in care have high hopes about going to university or college, yet 60% receive