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Shikha Singh, Career Counsellor, The Cathedral and John Connon Senior School

If you decide to suspend or withdraw from your full-time studies, you need to contact Student Finance England and let your university or college know as soon as possible. Content provided by Student Finance England.

If you’re thinking about undergraduate or postgraduate initial teacher training, you may be eligible for funding.

We asked admissions tutors how you can ensure your teaching personal statement gets top marks and secures you that all-important interview.

Work experience is more than just something to stick on your CV. As student blogger Anna writes, it’s a great opportunity to prepare yourself for the working world – as long as you get stuck in.

Leaving school and going to university or college can feel like a big leap; you’ll be expected to be more independent, juggle deadlines and do lots of self-directed study.

Applying for university or college to start your studies in 2026? Find out more about the changes to the personal statement format and tips on what to include.

The personal statement is your opportunity to talk about you, and why you want to enrol on a particular course. But it can be hard to get started, which is where the personal statement builder can really help.

The hard work has paid off, results are in the bag, and your child has secured a place. Now what?

What happens, when, and what your students need to do to avoid delays to their application.

There's many reasons to study in the UK, and knowing what your qualification means to employers, and how it can help you, is important when planning your education journey.

Everything you and your child needs to know is explained step-by-step, but here we’ll highlight the most important things to consider.

Join us for a series of discussions about the international student experience in the UK. Find out why current students chose the UK, how to budget effectively, and essential information on student life, future opportunities, and post-graduation options.

You have many options for life after graduation, and here we talk through your various options, including what visas you can apply for, how to go about it, and work opportunities such as internships and graduate schemes.

In this episode we focus on international alumni, discussing your post-graduation options, what the pros and cons are of each pathway, and where you can go for support.

Robbie, along with our guests, discuss essential first steps for international students arriving in the UK, covering immediate priorities like accommodation, bank accounts, and NHS registration.

This series tackles the key decisions and practical steps you'll need to take on your journey to studying in the UK – from exploring your options and applying, to relocating and finding your feet in a new country.

Robbie and our guests discuss everything about life in the UK from an international student perspective. Joined by current students, we touch on the application process and what you need to prepare, as well as looking at accommodation options and the intricacies of student life, such as how to integrate and what's available to help.

In this episode our guests take you through everything you need to know before you make your choice about where to study. We discuss the UK as a study destination, the realities of choosing the UK and what it's actually like. This includes what the UK has to offer, the options available, and what it all actually looks like.