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Here you can check a range of higher education and UCAS terminology.

How I got my project management degree apprenticeship

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 to become an accountant

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

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Physics and astronomy 2026 personal statement guide

If you’re a future physicist – or astronomer – in the making, admissions tutors say they’re looking beyond your grades for a sparkling personal statement that communicates what lights you up about the subject.

Postgraduate Doctoral Loan

If you’re starting a full postgraduate Doctoral course, you could get a Postgraduate Doctoral Loan. Content provided by Student Finance England.

Preparing for your studies

We’ve put together a checklist for you, to make sure you’re ready to start your course and ten top tips for staying safe.