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Discover how your apprenticeship can earn UCAS Tariff points, helping you access higher education and take the next big step in your career.

If you received grades this year and they aren’t what you had hoped for, don’t worry – there are plenty of options available to you.

Discover more information about upcoming open days and uni events, how to use them to your advantage, and what you need to prepare.

Your life as a university student in the UK will be a unique experience. You might encounter new ways of living, studying, and socialising that are different from the way students do it in your home country. This guide will help you succeed as a student, whether it’s understanding the different types of university in the UK, adopting good academic habits, or making friends.

Save yourself time and effort by using your UCAS status codes when opening a bank account. These codes allow a number of banks to confirm your eligibility for their student accounts. 

You’ve done all the hard work creating your personal statement, but have you thought about how you can use what you’ve written for different purposes? Whether you’re thinking about applying for an apprenticeship, or there’s a job you’d love, and you need a covering letter, your personal statement can be a great place to start.

These are the terms and conditions for the Verification Team survey prize draw.

The competition is tough for aspiring vets – so along with good grades, you'll need an impressive personal statement that sets you apart from the crowd.

Conservatoire open days give you the chance to ask questions and see what facilities are available.

So you’re ready to start applying? UCAS Discovery is the place to find out what you need to do to make your application stand out.

What skills are employers looking for and why are they important?

After GCSEs or National 5s, you could continue studying subjects you like, take vocational qualifications, an apprenticeship, or work or volunteer and study part-time.

Find out more about the hours you could be working as an apprentice and how long your apprenticeship might take to complete.

Melody Stephen, Law with International Studies student at the University of Manchester 

Oli De Botton, Chief Executive, The Careers and Enterprise Company (CEC)