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Policing 101
with Rob Glassborow from University of Law
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What Constitutes A Crime?
with Dr John Kerr from University of Law
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Have A Pleasant Stay!
with Dr Emma Reardon & Dave Hill from the University of Surrey
Engineers Of The Future: Sustainability And Social Responsibility.
with Professor Abdulnaser Sayma from City, University of London
Looking Beyond The Label
with Trevor Cotterill from the University of Derby
Understanding Displaced People
with Jess Grace Jackson from University of Derby
Decoding Social Media: An Exploration Of Programming And Platforms.
with Dr Razvan-Ioan Dinita from Anglia Ruskin University
How To Get Rich Without Getting Lucky, The Opportunities Within Entrepreneurship Today.
with Tom Stacey from Anglia Ruskin University
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Becoming a Chartered Surveyor - Surveying Work Experience with RICS
Property & Surveying
This programme will explore an array of career opportunities available at RICS
Available 20/06/2025 - 20/06/2026
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Offshore Wind at RWE – Virtual Work Experience
Energy & Utilities
This programme will explore an array of career opportunities available at RWE
Available 13/03/2025 - 07/01/2026
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Public Finance and Accountancy with CIPFA
Accounting, Banking & Finance
This programme will explore an array of career opportunities available at CIPFA
Available 04/03/2025 - 04/03/2026
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Accountancy Work Experience with BDO
Accounting, Banking & Finance
This programme will explore an array of career opportunities available at BDO
Available 07/04/2025 - 10/04/2026
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Genomics, Science and Data Careers with the Wellcome Sanger Institute
Science & Research
This programme will explore an array of career opportunities available at Wellcome Connecting Science
Available 11/11/2024 - 05/09/2025
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JLR: Drive your future
Supply Chain, Transport & Logistics
This programme will explore an array of career opportunities available at JLR
Available 10/03/2025 - 21/01/2026
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Geology Careers with the British Geological Survey
Science & Research
This programme will explore an array of career opportunities available at British Geological Survey
Available 19/05/2025 - 26/04/2026
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Becoming a teacher in the UK
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Applying for a Construction Apprenticeship
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Applying for a legal apprenticeship
Do you want to start a legal career among experienced professionals? Legal apprenticeships, including the 6-year solicitor apprenticeship, are the perfect way to gain practical skills and real-world context on the route to becoming a qualified solicitor. In this guide, we walk you through applying for one type of legal apprenticeship, the solicitor apprenticeship - which includes a Law Degree and all the professional examinations you need to qualify - with top tips from employers about what they look for in an apprentice.
Applying for an engineering apprenticeship
Are you eager to take on a career in engineering? Engineering apprenticeships offer students at all levels the opportunity to acquire hands-on skills and real-world experience while on the path towards becoming a qualified engineer. In this guide, we'll take you through the process of applying for an engineering apprenticeship, including invaluable advice from employers on what they seek in an apprentice.
How to become a police officer
Dealing with criminals on a daily basis, unsociable hours, and dangerous scenarios – becoming a police officer is genuinely challenging, but that’s also what can make it so rewarding.
Managing money
Is the cost of living making your next steps harder? Whether you’re interested in a traditional degree or becoming an apprentice, we’re here to support you on your higher education journey.
Understanding psychometric tests
Psychometric tests are becoming an essential part of the recruitment process for many employers. Whether you're applying for a job or an apprenticeship, these tests help assess your suitability for the role. This guide aims to answer your questions and provide tips on how to excel in these tests.
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Alice is doing her postgraduate teaching apprenticeship at St Martin’s C of E Voluntary Aided Schools in Epsom, with Surrey South Farnham SCITT (School-Centred Initial Teacher Training).
Applying for a digital and IT apprenticeship
Looking to start a career in the digital and IT sector? There's no better way to immerse yourself in the tech world than an apprenticeship, where you will get access to industry-standard tools, equipment and work on live projects on a daily basis. Take a look through our digital and IT apprenticeship application guide below, and find out the first steps of your journey into a future in the tech space.
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CIPFA - becoming a public services accountant
Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy is proud to be the only accountancy body focusing
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40 Blog posts
The 3 Cs: how student mindsets are changing as Clearing kicks off
There’s not much we talk about more often than student mindset, but there’s not much more important.
18 Jul 2023, 08:52
Now live! Our new Freshers Report reveals a reshuffle of student brand preferences…
Rebecca Hopwood, Head of Customer Growth, UCAS
23 Feb 2022, 19:22
E-learning empowers HE staff to support disabled students
Susan Darlington, GHWY Partnership Assistant14 Mar 2025, 11:49
The shifting sands of student tech: What they’re buying, how they’re using it – and what this means for brands
One of the most interesting student tech tales lies, surprisingly, in the tablet. What started out life
UCAS19 Oct 2023, 08:11
A new status quo for students, streaming, and social – and how brands can adapt
There are few things more universal in the student downtime toolkit than streaming and using social media
UCAS12 Oct 2023, 09:31
Navigating the challenges and successes in student accommodation marketing
Discover student accommodation marketing strategies: personalisation, early engagement, digital trends
31 Aug 2023, 10:15
Children of prisoners: Forgotten, invisible, and HE needs to act
Students with imprisoned parents are a disadvantaged group who need support throughout their educational
Pippa Blythe, Widening Participation Project Coordinator, University of Cambridge12 Jul 2023, 08:53
Reintroducing UCAS – your media partners for accommodation solutions
Finding suitable accommodation is a top priority for students, as it plays a crucial role in shaping
UCAS11 Jul 2023, 12:44
The influence of cost of living on student decision making
Jo Richards, our Senior Insight Lead, examines how the cost of living crisis will influence student decision
Jo Richards, Senior Insight Lead, UCAS12 Apr 2023, 10:30
Making informed HE choices without support from your family
Susan Darlington, Partnership Assistant at Go Higher West Yorkshire 26 Jan 2023, 08:19
42 News articles
Neurodivergent and navigating results day: A guide for tutors and advisers
Gemma Spencer, Lecturer in Pre-registration Nursing, University of Central Lancashire
Breaking down the barriers: How schools can champion apprenticeships
By Siobhan Williams – previously an Employability and Progression Coordinator at a technical college
Level up your careers advice with Caroline Green
Caroline Green, award-winning career development expert.
Young adult carers motivated to study university courses that benefit society, UCAS report reveals
Thousands of young adult carers are choosing courses at university or college with a clear social or
UK 18-year-olds make record number of applications for computing courses
Record numbers of choices have been made by UK 18-year-old applicants to computing, new UCAS data shows.
Why degree apprenticeships are a win-win for students, universities and employers
By Liz Gorb, Director of Apprenticeships at Manchester Metropolitan University, Sharon Blyfield, Head
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
New UCAS research shows strong demand for apprenticeships from students keen to keep learning in the autumn
More than three quarters (78%) of students who are getting their results next week, but do not plan to
Supporting parents is key to unlocking the UK’s next generation of apprentices
The key influencers of young people making decisions about their choices after school are unaware of
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