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Choosing a postgraduate course

Find out about different postgraduate course types and subject areas, then search for a course using our course search tool.

Degree apprenticeships

A degree apprenticeship gives you the opportunity to gain a paid-for degree while getting industry experience and earning a salary.

Disabled students: Researching your choices

Our best advice: start your research early. Alongside your research into courses and universities, you may also need to take your individual support needs into account when making your choices.

Finance and funding for care experienced students

Many students are worried about managing their money – and if you're in care, or have experience of being in care in the past, this may seem like a particular challenge. But there's lots of help for you.

Health personal statement guide

Administer the right measure of enthusiasm, curiosity, competence, and career aspirations for a compelling health personal statement.

How do employers view distance learning degrees?

Is a distance learning degree viewed the same way as a degree studied on campus? Do employers recognise them? Find the answers to these common questions and learn about the different skills you can get from distance learning.

How to become a counsellor

Counsellors can make a significant positive impact on people’s lives, and ultimately improve the health and well-being of our society.

Scholarships, grants, and bursaries: Widening participation

Widening participation aims to support and encourage students whose personal circumstances put them at a disadvantage when pursuing higher education. Universities and colleges offer dedicated scholarships, grants, and bursaries as part of this.

Scottish Vocational Qualifications

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

Statistical releases – daily Clearing analysis 2025

Statistical releases will be published here on 5 August and then each weekday between 14 – 29 August 2025 and on day 28 (11 September 2025), providing core numbers for the current cycle, comparison data over ten cycles, and graphical illustrations of key trends

Statistical releases – daily Clearing analysis 2024

Statistical releases will be published here on 6 August and then each weekday between 15 – 30 August 2024 and on day 28 (19 September), providing core numbers for the current cycle, and comparison data over ten cycles.

Statistical releases – daily Clearing analysis 2023

Statistical releases will be published here on 8 August and then each weekday between 17 August – 1 September 2023 and on day 28, providing core numbers for the current cycle, and comparison data over ten cycles.