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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.

To teach in a Welsh state-maintained school, you must have a degree, and gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) by following a programme of Initial Teacher Education (ITE). All teachers in Wales are also required to register with the Education Workforce Council (EWC). Find out about routes into teaching, eligibility, fees, and funding

Pat Carvalho, Principal, Birmingham Metropolitan College (BMET).

Chris Hale, writing in his former role as Director of Policy, Universities UK (UUK).

Ginny Page, Director of Education Programmes, Gatsby Foundation

Nicola Dandridge, Professor of Higher Education Policy, University of Bristol.

Anthony McClaran, Vice-Chancellor St Mary’s University Twickenham and Chair of GuildHE

Find out about Initial Teacher Education or Training (ITET) programmes across the UK. They're broadly similar, but the routes, entry requirements, and statutory teaching standards are different depending on where you plan to train and teach.

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.

Here you can check a range of higher education and UCAS terminology.

This briefing is for staff working in universities and colleges. Here, we outline common challenges for students who participated in widening participation (WP) and outreach activities, and share examples of good practice being done around the UK to improve access to and success in higher education.

Joy Elliott-Bowman, Director of Policy and Development, Independent Higher Education (IHE)

Discover how distance learning works if you’re studying a degree remotely, from applying to teaching and exams. Plus, see what support is available from tutors and other students.

Each year, 40,000 LGBT+ students apply to UK higher education.

With world renowned teaching, research, and facilities – as well as a rich historical and cultural heritage – UK is one of the most popular study destinations for international students from around the globe and hosts hundreds of thousands international students annually.

The Teacher Degree Apprenticeship is a new route to become a qualified teacher, offering a salaried, on-the-job experience while you study for a bachelor's degree and gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). This pathway is ideal for those who do not yet have an undergraduate degree but want to build a career in education.

There's many reasons to study in the UK, and knowing what your qualification means to employers, and how it can help you, is important when planning your education journey.

Over the past four years, UCAS has released these high-impact reports that shone a light on pertinent issues in education and skills.

Professor Edward Peck CBE, Vice-Chancellor Nottingham Trent University and Department for Education Higher Education Student Support Champion

Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell, President and Vice-Chancellor and Professor April McMahon, Vice-President for Teaching, Learning and Students, University of Manchester