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Find out the key info about apprenticeships, including what they are, how they work, and more.

Distance learning allows you to pursue a degree, by studying in your own time, rather than on campus. Learn more about this alternative, including who offers it, and whether employers recognise it.

Find out about the Erasmus programme (European Region Action Scheme for the Mobility of University Students) – an EU funded programme that organises student exchanges.

UCAS projects that by the end of the decade, we could see up to a million students apply for higher education (HE) across the full range of Level 4 and above opportunities. In collaboration with Unite Students and Knight Frank, we examine those projections in more detail below.

Find out what each type of postgraduate qualification involves, what the entry requirements are, how much it might cost, and where to find out more.

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

Make full use of the products, services and resources that are available to you for free or as part of your capitation fee. Promote your university or college, access unrivalled data insights and streamline your systems and data returns.

At UCAS we want to use the knowledge we’ve learned from over 30 years of supporting students, helping you promote your apprenticeship opportunities effectively.

John Cope, Executive Director of Strategy, Policy and Public Affairs, UCAS

Apprenticeships are a great route to get into your chosen career, and they're open to everyone over the age of 16.

Who to contact for help and advice about your application, and what to do next.

Our events provide education providers, commercial organisations and employers with the opportunity to meet, inspire and connect with potential applicants, parents and advisers early in their decision-making process.

Meet Grace, a data science degree apprentice who joined IBM when she was 18.

How we support widening access and participation through our products and services.

Find out what you need to think about if you want to be self-employed or start your own business, and where to get more information.

If you have been asked to write a reference for an independent applicant who is not currently attending school or college, please read through the advice below before starting.

Here you'll find everything you need to know about writing your personal statement.

Universities and colleges welcome students from diverse backgrounds and with a range of unique strengths and qualities. Here, we offer guidance on how to showcase the valuable and transferable skills drawn from your personal experiences and circumstances.