What finance options are available if I want to study in the UK?
If you plan to study in the UK, you might be interested in what financial support is available to help you during your studies.
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What finance options are available if I want to study in the UK?
If you plan to study in the UK, you might be interested in what financial support is available to help you during your studies.
What happens once UCAS gets an application?
Here we explain what we do with your child's application and the different decisions a uni or college can make.
What is the journey to a million?
UCAS projects that by the end of the decade, we could see up to a million students apply for higher education (HE) across the full range of Level 4 and above opportunities. In collaboration with Unite Students and Knight Frank, we examine those projections in more detail below.
What support is available at university?
UK universities provide their students with a wide range of support before, during, and after they've completed their studies.
What to consider when you're researching accommodation
Signing up to any contract can be daunting, especially if it’s for something as important as where you will live. This article covers the top things to consider and look out for when you're searching for rental accommodation in the UK.
What to do if your student finance isn’t enough
Student finance not enough to cover your university costs, like accommodation or books? Here are some options which could help.
What's included in your capitation fee
Make full use of the products, services and resources that are available to you for free or as part of your capitation fee. Promote your university or college, access unrivalled data insights and streamline your systems and data returns.
When to step in, when to step back: A parent's guide to university support
Find out how you can best support your child as they transition to university or college and discover their independence.
Who is distance learning for and who offers it?
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.
Why I knew I wanted to do an apprenticeship
We spoke to Hannah Rashidi, a Chartered Management Degree Apprentice at BT who knew she wanted to do an apprenticeship since secondary school. Here, she talks about how she made the decision, making friends, and her advice to future apprentices.
Writing your personal statement if you're a mature student: 2026 entry
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.
Writing your personal statement: Students with individual needs
Universities and colleges welcome students from diverse backgrounds and with a range of unique strengths and qualities. Here, we offer guidance on how to showcase the valuable and transferable skills drawn from your personal experiences and circumstances.
Zoology 2026 personal statement guide
A degree in zoology opens up numerous career options working with or studying animals, or could be a stepping stone into a graduate veterinary medicine course. If it's your degree of choice, here are some personal statement pointers.