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Sixth form is full of big and exciting future decisions for Year 12 and 13 students. Use our free careers planner to help set them on a path to a bigger, brighter future.

Things to consider when choosing a university for postgraduate study include the size, location, reputation, rankings, and more.

How do you choose the right postgraduate course? Many are similar so, if you are unsure, here are some ideas on how to choose the right one for you.

In 2023, 53% of students purchased a laptop specifically for university, but with so many different options out there it’s difficult to know how to pick the right one. We break down why choosing the right laptop is so important, what are the key things to look out for, and even some of our top recommendations.

Heard of Clearing but not sure what it’s all about? Here we share what you need to know and practical tips for supporting someone through the process.

With so many courses, and many similar ones available, it's important that you find out more about the course and the university or college before you start to shortlist your options.

Are you a world-changer? Whether it’s finance, health, the creative industries or sport, the study of computer science helps build the technology that fuels big leaps forward.

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Practical tips when planning and delivering HE advice and guidance to your students, from securing speakers to arranging work experience. Plus, useful careers resources and recommended tools to embed into your day-to-day work.

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.

Connect with students and promote your apprenticeships/careers to the next generation of talent

As headline sponsor of our Discovery events portfolio, your organisation can be at the front of the minds of the hundreds of thousands of young people we reach during their journey to higher education.

Not sure of your next steps? Going to a UCAS discovery event can help.

A levels aren't the only option out there to take your students to higher education.

Entry requirements are formal criteria which you must meet to be considered for a university course. Universities and colleges set their own entry requirements for their courses, to ensure you have the right skills and knowledge to successfully complete the course.

Find out how to fund your studies for distance learning undergraduate degrees in the UK, and ways you can fund this. Plus, we detail other costs you need to cover.

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.

As an international student, the process of getting work might be different to what you’re used to at home. There are additional rules and limitations that overseas students need to bear in mind to comply with the conditions of your visa while working.

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.