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Discover good practice briefing for staff working in universities and colleges which supports the introduction of the UCAS flag to identify students with caring responsibilities from 2023 entry.

Administer the right measure of enthusiasm, curiosity, competence, and career aspirations for a compelling health personal statement.

It’s not always easy to secure work experience placements, but it is worth the effort, and it pays to start from as early as Year 9. Here’s how to ensure their placement is worthwhile, suitable, and gives them something useful to take away at the end.

A great history personal statement is all about selecting examples and experiences that help to demonstrate your love of the subject. Show admissions tutors your unique interest in this subject over and above the syllabus.

Give admissions tutors an insight into why you want to study this subject with examples of art, exhibitions, and architecture you enjoy.

Give admissions tutors an insight into the kind of person you are, what experience you have, and your motivation to study hospitality, leisure, and tourism.

There are many ways you can study, with different work combinations and locations, including distance or work-based learning, and more.

Courteney Sheppard, Head of Customer Contact, UCAS and David Penney, Director of Marketing, UCAS

Is a distance learning degree viewed the same way as a degree studied on campus? Do employers recognise them? Find the answers to these common questions and learn about the different skills you can get from distance learning.

Ben Jordan, Head of Policy, UCAS

Higher and degree apprenticeships aren’t just an increasingly popular form of education. We know they’re already playing an essential role in workforce planning.

Discover how distance learning works if you’re studying a degree remotely, from applying to teaching and exams. Plus, see what support is available from tutors and other students.

If you’re working on your UCAS application or thinking about universities for next year, you might also be wondering where you’ll live if you choose to move away from home for your studies.

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

Firefighting isn't just about putting out flames. Here’s what’s really involved and what it takes to become one.

Being a pilot is a fantastic job for people who enjoy responsibility, technology, meeting people and the excitement of flying a commercial aircraft.

Social workers offer support to those most in need, whether it’s a family under pressure or a person with a physical or learning disability trying to live independently.

If your child has decided university is the right path for them, here’s what they’ll need to know about making a UCAS application.

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

Wondering about the best way to meet people? From online groups on social media to part-time jobs, there are lots of ways to make friends at university or college.