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Wondering what to do next, but no idea where to start? The number of options out there can seem overwhelming – follow our tips to help you decide what’s right for you.

Apprenticeships are a great route to get into your chosen career, and they're open to everyone over the age of 16.

Discover whether distance learning is the right path for you, plus who offers distance learning degrees in the UK, and what subjects you can study.

Here are some of the best reasons for you to study in the UK.

Work experience, placements, and volunteering are a great way to demonstrate your enthusiasm, knowledge, and passion for your chosen subject area in your personal statement.

If you're applying to start university and you're 21+, you're considered a mature student. Your background and experience may be different to those students who apply straight from school or college, so we've got some guidance on how to write your personal statement.

Find out about the information a course provider is required to give you, before you make a decision about accepting an offer of a place.

Discover what the Hub has to offer for students exploring their next steps. Shine a light on the future.

Logged into your Hub to find that you've been placed at your insurance choice university or college? This page explains what that means and what your options are.

We've worked with university and school coach, Clementine Wade, to create articles, videos, and email tips to help you understand results day and Clearing, and get to grips with what you should be doing when to best support your child through the process.

Comprehensive course listings for undergraduate and postgraduate course providers, to complement your student offering.

Each course, and most universities and colleges, have different requirements – usually a mix of qualifications, subjects, or exam grades. Learn more about them here.

The personal statement is your opportunity to talk about you, and why you want to enrol on a particular course. Applying to university if you’re 21 or over isn’t unusual, but how can you best make that life experience shine through?

This guidance is for staff at schools, colleges, and other centres based outside the UK, who advise potential undergraduate applicants to higher education (HE) courses in the UK.

These data cover applications, offers, and placed applicants by sex, area background, and ethnic group at 133 larger universities.

These data cover applications, offers, and placed applicants by sex, area background, and ethnic group, at 132 larger universities.

Everything you need to prepare for the 2026 application cycle – all in one place.