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.
Information and advice pages
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 are we obsessed with the Journey to a Million applicants?
Clare Marchant, Chief Executive of UCAS, introduces our collection of essays, created in collaboration with Unite Students and Knight Frank, highlighting the challenges and opportunities the Journey to a Million higher education applicants poses both to the education sector and UK PLC.
Why I turned down Oxford to do an apprenticeship
Rumaysah Khan is currently doing a Level 7 Solicitor Degree Apprenticeship with law firm Eversheds Sutherland, in London.
Why should I choose the UK for postgraduate studies?
Over 45% of international students in the UK are here to complete a postgraduate degree, because it has some of the world’s top-ranking universities, leading the way in pioneering research and academic studies. This page explains the postgraduate options available, how to apply, and some of the benefits of studying in the UK.
With the target set in 1999 of 50% of young people now participating in higher eduction, where next for the UK HE sector and economy?
Dr Stephen Coulter, Head of Industrial Strategy, Skills and Sustainability, Tony Blair Institute for Global Change and James Scales, Policy Lead, Skills and Future of Work, Tony Blair Institute for Global Change.
Work experience and volunteering
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.
Writing your personal statement
Here you'll find everything you need to know about writing your personal statement.