Is conservatoire study right for me?
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Is conservatoire study right for me?
What are conservatoires like? How do conservatoires differ from a university or college? Find out here.
Mature student case studies
Hear directly from mature students about what it was like studying for their undergraduate degrees
Media studies 2026 personal statement guide
Whether you’re obsessed with the cinematography of Wes Anderson or you’re a CapCut creative, get across your interest, enthusiasm, and existing experience for a compelling media studies statement.
Modes of postgraduate study
Full-time or part-time postgraduate courses, and which other study modes are available? Find out the pros and cons of each.
Modes of study
Full-time or part-time postgraduate courses, and which other study modes are available? Find out the pros and cons of each study mode.
Personal statement advice: media studies and journalism
If you want to study media at university, or you think you're a budding journalist, you will need to show just how persuasive you can be by writing an effective personal statement.
Podcast: Law and legal studies degree apprenticeships
Learn about law degree apprenticeships and how they differ to traditional degrees, with Katie Thistleton.
Postgraduate study
Postgraduate courses can help you progress or change your career. Find out what the options are and how to apply.
Preparing for your studies
We’ve put together a checklist for you, to make sure you’re ready to start your course and ten top tips for staying safe.
Social work, childhood, and youth studies 2026 personal statement guide
Find out how to convince admissions tutors you’re right for this course, through your knowledge and understanding of what it entails.
Study options
Discover what different degrees and courses are available and where to help you make the right decision about your future.
Study programmes
Information about study programmes: what's involved and getting work experience on the way.
Study skills guides
We've produced a series of study skills guides to help you successfully make the transition to higher education.
Studying at a conservatoire
What are conservatoires like? How do conservatoires differ from a university or college? Find out here.
Studying at a higher education college
Higher education (HE) courses don’t have to be studied at a university – there are more than 240 colleges in the UK that offer a range of higher education courses.
Studying in the UK
Discover why the UK welcomes nearly 270,000 new students every year – offering world-class teaching, and a great place to live, leaving you ready for the global workplace.
Studying in the UK
Discover everything you need to know about what it's like to study in the UK. What countries make up the UK? What support is available? How do I find work and accommodation, and how much does everything cost? Find all this information, and more, to help you prepare yourself fully for life in the UK.
Studying in Welsh
Studying higher education in Welsh can offer lots of career options – not just in Wales but further afield too. Find out more.
Studying outside of the UK
What's studying outside the UK like? What are your options? Find out all the information you need to help you decide if it's for you.
Studying outside of the UK: Consider your options
Studying in another country offers a different way of learning – giving you exciting new cultural experiences and opportunities to develop and grow. Is it right for you? Consider your options and find out.