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Find out about graduate apprenticeships and how to find one.

Design a personal statement that illustrates your ability to be imaginative, bold, and creative.

Lindsay Conroy, Apprenticeship Programme Lead, UCAS

Tash is a project management degree apprenticeship at Atkins (a member of SNC-Lavalin Group). We spoke to Tash about her apprenticeship, including taking a different path when all her friends went to uni, balancing working and studying, and the application process.

How you apply for DSA depends on if you're already receiving student finance.

Counsellors can make a significant positive impact on people’s lives, and ultimately improve the health and well-being of our society.

Think accountancy is all about number-crunching? Think again! There’s far more to being an accountant than just figures.

Take a look at how courses are delivered, find out more about conservatoires, and compare them.

Are you stuck deciding which subject, course type, or uni or college is right for you? Read on for our tips and advice on tackling this big decision.

Young people from diverse backgrounds often lack the information they need to make informed choices about apprenticeships.

You can help your students stand out with a tailored and succinct personal statement that demonstrates the individual they are.

Communicating your passion for a subject in your personal statement is an art in itself – but what if you're applying to two (or more) very different courses with the same statement?

Kim Eccleston, Head of Strategy and Reform, UCAS

Facts about the International Baccalaureate: find out what's involved in studying the diploma programme and the career-related certificate.

Discover everything you need to know as an international student planning to come to the UK. Whether you're coming for the first time, returning for postgraduate, or are still waiting to make a decision, our guidance below can help you prepare as best you can for life in the UK.

Looking for a rewarding career? Find out about working here, and check our current vacancies.

Here you’ll find more information about UCAS Conservatoires, who can join the scheme, and how to do this.