Supporting your students in navigating to their best fit UK university
Shikha Singh, Career Counsellor, The Cathedral and John Connon Senior School
Information and advice pages
Supporting your students in navigating to their best fit UK university
Shikha Singh, Career Counsellor, The Cathedral and John Connon Senior School
List of job profiles and career ideas
Have a dream job in mind? See what it takes to get there with our comprehensive guides…
How to become a counsellor
Counsellors can make a significant positive impact on people’s lives, and ultimately improve the health and well-being of our society.
References
Why you need a reference, who to choose as a referee, and how to add it to your application.
What careers will the class of 2030 aspire to?
Andy Durman, Executive Vice President of Global Business Unit, Lightcast
Counselling, psychotherapy, and occupational therapy 2026 personal statement guide
Show you’ve got the listening skills, resilience, and knowledge of the job in a personal statement that’s relevant and reflective.
FAQs for international students
Thinking about studying in the UK can give international students a lot to consider. Here are answers to the most common questions.
International
UCAS has a wide range of information, resources and services to support international students, advisers and UK universities and colleges. This ranges from advice and guidance on the UK higher education admissions journey, to data dashboards and insights.
Recognising the signs of mental health issues
Mental health issues can affect any of us at any time. But do you know how to spot the signs if you, or someone you love, is struggling?
Tips for international applications
This page shows you all the extra tips international applicants might need to know when making a UCAS undergraduate application.
Tips for international applications
This page gives you all the extra international tips for UK conservatoire applications.
What does the Journey to a Million mean for student support services?
Kieron Broadhead, Senior Executive Director, Students and Infrastructure, and Deputy Vice-President (Operations), University of Southampton
What support is available at university?
UK universities provide their students with a wide range of support before, during, and after they've completed their studies.
Writing undergraduate references for independent applicants
If you have been asked to write a reference for an independent applicant who is not currently attending school or college, please read through the advice below before starting.