The difference between school and university or college
Leaving school and going to university or college can feel like a big leap; you’ll be expected to be more independent, juggle deadlines and do lots of self-directed study.
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The difference between school and university or college
Leaving school and going to university or college can feel like a big leap; you’ll be expected to be more independent, juggle deadlines and do lots of self-directed study.
The pros and cons of university
Thinking about your next steps and wondering whether uni is right for you? We cover the pros and cons to help you decide.
The results process
What happens, when, and what your students need to do to avoid delays to their application.
The strength of a UK qualification to employers
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.
The Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
Here we explain what the Teaching Excellence Framework is and how it might help you make the right choices on your application.
The UCAS Careers Quiz – personalised career matches
Using the power of real-world data, personality profiling and labour market information our new Careers Quiz matches your students to their best suited career options. And most importantly, we tell them which higher education courses others have studied to get them there.
The UCAS International Podcast: After graduation – visas and working
You have many options for life after graduation, and here we talk through your various options, including what visas you can apply for, how to go about it, and work opportunities such as internships and graduate schemes.
The UCAS International Podcast: Clearing and Extra
What is Clearing and Extra? How does it work, and can it help you? In this episode, Robbie and our guests discuss how to make the most out of your five options, how to navigate Clearing successfully, and what Extra means.
The UCAS International Podcast: International alumni – opportunities and options
In this episode we focus on international alumni, discussing your post-graduation options, what the pros and cons are of each pathway, and where you can go for support.
Therapeutic radiographer
Therapeutic radiographers play a crucial part in fighting cancer and supporting patients on their road to recovery.
Thinking about performing arts?
Thinking of studying a performance-based course? Find out more about the different options and how to make your application.
Thinking about university?
Check out uni course entry requirements now, to see how the subjects and qualifications you choose now will affect the courses open to you later.
Tips for cleaning your student accommodation
Whether you’re thinking about how you can make your room look nice or you’re worried about living somewhere messy or unclean – here are some tips for making student cleaning easy.
Tips for employers to attract top Gen Z and Gen Alpha talent
How do you attract and connect with Gen Z and Gen Alpha? Hear directly from employer brand experts and Gen Z creators what truly resonates with young talent.
Tips for international applications
This page shows you all the extra tips international applicants might need to know when making a UCAS application.
Tips for international applications
This page gives you all the extra international tips for UK conservatoire applications.