Apprenticeships in Northern Ireland
Everything you need to know about apprenticeships in Northern Ireland.
Information and advice pages
Apprenticeships in Northern Ireland
Everything you need to know about apprenticeships in Northern Ireland.
Building and construction 2026 personal statement guide
The built environment encompasses lots of courses and professions, so outline your reasons for wanting to study the particular building and construction course you’re applying for, and what fascinates you about buildings and how they’re made.
Can I change my mind?
Reflected on your choices and decided that you would like to change your mind? Not a problem. Follow our tips on how to navigate changing your mind.
Career goals: Lawyer
Oxford graduate Anke takes the stand to testify on what the life of a lawyer is really like.
CF Decline My Place Good Practice and FAQs
Discover good practice and FAQs for CF Decline My Place, the new process which allows students to request a release from their place via UCAS in order to enter Clearing.
Change for the better: Creating diversity in the insurance industry workforce through apprenticeships
Insurance affects almost every area of our society, from domestic to business, yet research shows that women and ethnic minorities are underrepresented in the industry.
Charlie, Level 4 historic environment advice assistant apprentice
Charlie Field is working towards a Level 4 historic environment advice assistant apprenticeship with Historic England, the public body that looks after England’s historic environment. He is based in Cambridge.
Classics 2026 personal statement guide
Communicate clearly why you’d love to immerse yourself in the worlds of ancient Greece and Rome.
Clearing toolkit for parents
Heard of Clearing but not sure what it’s all about? Here we share what you need to know and practical tips for supporting someone through the process.
Competitor Insight Dashboard
Deep dive into your top competitors, refine your recruitment strategies by understanding your win rates, and prove ROI.
Confirmation and Clearing: The essentials
If you’re new to advising, or need a refresh on the essentials, this page contains the essential information about Confirmation and Clearing.
Criminal convictions – what you need to know
Higher education is an option considered by many people with previous criminal convictions. Depending on the course you want to study, you may have to disclose your criminal record.
Criminology 2026 personal statement guide
Don’t rob yourself of the opportunity to argue your case for why you deserve a place on a competitive criminology course.
Decisions and replies
Find out what the different decisions from training providers in your application mean, and how to reply to them.
Disabled students: Financial support
Having a disability or mental health condition might mean incurring additional costs (e.g. access to specialist equipment) when accessing higher education. But don’t worry, there is financial support available.
Events and summer schools to prepare students for higher education
Organising events in your school or college is a great way to help students make smart choices about higher education (HE) or find alternative routes. There’s a wealth of activities outside school too.
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