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Find out what's involved in studying Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs), the range of job sectors available, and how long they take to complete.

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Whether you want to organise a Taylor Swift concert, the FIFA Women’s World Cup, or a fancy foodie festival, tell admissions tutors what lights you up about a career in events management.

Admissions tutors want to hear about how you personally connect with geography and how you pursue your geographical interests outside of school or college.

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.

Whether you want to work in corporate finance, or you just love numbers, get your enthusiasm for accounting and finance and your future aspirations across in your personal statement.

Write about what fascinates you about humans, and your desire to study our behaviour and biology further at university.

Is it realistic to choose your ‘forever career’ while you’re still at school? Find out how NOT making fixed choices might be the right choice for you.

You'll need more than a subscription to The Economist to impress admissions tutors. Here’s how to stand out by being relevant, personal, and concise.

Design a stand-out personal statement by showcasing your knowledge, passion, and personal traits that suit you to a degree in fashion, textiles, and jewellery.

Design a personal statement that illustrates your ability to be imaginative, bold, and creative.

A great history personal statement is all about selecting examples and experiences that help to demonstrate your love of the subject. Show admissions tutors your unique interest in this subject over and above the syllabus.

Give admissions tutors an insight into the kind of person you are, what experience you have, and your motivation to study hospitality, leisure, and tourism.

Tom Ravenscroft, Chief Executive Officer, Skills Builder

Heading into the world of work offers you the chance to start earning, get experience, build your skills to increase your employability, and improve your CV for the future.

We invited organisations who could offer guidance on the day-to-day running of apprenticeships programmes, as well as how to support apprentices through to completion. We had speakers from the Association of Apprentices, Workplus, and Lloyd’s Banking Group – if you missed it, here’s what happened.

Why is a cover letter important, and what should you say in yours? Make the right impression with our tips and examples.

Find key information from UCAS, including our corporate strategy, Annual Report, and End of Cycle Reports.