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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.

One of your top resources as a teacher offering higher education (HE) guidance is your student alumni, now at university. So how do you keep in touch with past students and make the most of their experiences?

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.

When you’ve found the programme that’s right for you, it’s time to apply.

Whether you are looking for undergraduate or postgraduate teacher training programmes in Scotland or Wales, you must apply through the UCAS Undergraduate scheme.

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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.

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If your relationship with your parents or carers has broken down (also known as ‘estranged’), there are people you can turn to for help when you research your options, start your application, or think about your transition to university or college.

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

An assessment centre is usually the last stage of the recruitment process.

The personal statement is your opportunity to talk about you, and why you want to enrol on a particular course. But how do you start it strongly? Read our advice below on what to include, what not to do, and how to approach it.

The personal statement is your opportunity to talk about you, and why you want to enrol on a particular course. You should describe the ambitions, skills, and experience that’ll make you suitable for the course.

Kim Eccleston, Head of Strategy and Reform, UCAS

Teachers and advisers can contact us by phone, email or using social media.

We run live sessions in the UCAS Hub to help those researching their next steps, and record them all. You can access them below.

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