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Useful tools to help you think about what to do after your GCSEs or National 5s, including info about post-16 qualifications, and advice on different careers.

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

Thinking about studying in the UK can give international students a lot to consider. Here are answers to the most common questions.

Many students are worried about managing their money – and if you're in care, or have experience of being in care in the past, this may seem like a particular challenge. But there's lots of help for you.

Lots of students from overseas choose to study in the UK, and could be eligible for student finance. Content provided by Student Finance England.

Foundation degrees combine academic and workplace skills. Find out how they work, how much they cost, and how to get a place.

Find out what support and funding is available to estranged students in Scotland.

There are many ways you can study, with different work combinations and locations, including distance or work-based learning, and more.

Are you stuck deciding which subject, course type, or uni or college is right for you? Read on for our tips and advice on tackling this big decision.

Every year, thousands of adults go into higher education and many study at a conservatoire. It's a great chance to develop skills and career options.

Every year, thousands of mature students go to university or college. It's a great chance to develop new skills and career options – at any age.

Depending on what and where you choose to study, you may be eligible for additional sources of funding. Content provided by Student Finance England.

For the 2026 cycle, we are introducing a new Tariff points structure that now includes Level 3 apprenticeships alongside A-levels, T Levels, and other post-16 qualifications. These changes aim to support apprentices' progression to higher education by creating a unified system that helps universities and colleges evaluate apprenticeship qualifications against traditional academic routes. This guide provides an overview of the recent changes, including the new calculation method, key points for providers, and the impact on apprenticeship pathways into higher education.

Here, we provide in-depth information about the range of subject areas you can study at postgraduate level.

Read our report and watch our videos to find out about full-time undergraduate degree pathways through higher education, including degree and higher level apprenticeships.

Facts about Scottish Highers: subjects and grades, who they are for, and what you can do afterwards.