What does the Journey to a Million means for widening access in Scotland?
Alison Train, Assistant Director, Lothians Equal Access Programme for Schools (LEAPS) examines what the Journey to a Million means for widening access in Scotland?
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What does the Journey to a Million means for widening access in Scotland?
Alison Train, Assistant Director, Lothians Equal Access Programme for Schools (LEAPS) examines what the Journey to a Million means for widening access in Scotland?
What happens if I've been accepted?
What happens after you've been accepted, and things to think about before you start your studies.
What if you decide to live at home?
Lots of students decide to live at home rather than moving into university or college accommodation. Just because you’re not in halls doesn’t mean you’ll have any less of a student experience though.
What influences the choices of would-be apprentices?
A new report from UCAS and the Sutton Trust seeks to understand the choices and barriers faced by learners in the apprenticeship journey.
What is an AI PC, and why might you need one for university?
Find out how a PC with built-in AI capabilities works, and how it could help with your studies.
What is Clearing?
Clearing is how unis and colleges fill places they still have on courses - over 30,000 courses in fact. If you’re applying through Clearing, find out what to do, and how to apply.
What is distance learning?
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.
What is the journey to a million?
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.
What is the Turing Scheme?
The Turing Scheme has been launched to replace the Erasmus+ programme, which the UK is no longer participating in having left the EU.
What is UCAS?
UCAS, the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service is an independent charity and the UK's shared admissions service for higher education.
What level of English do I need to get into a UK university?
If you want to study in the UK and English isn’t your first language, you may be required to take an English language test. Here's how to prepare and excel in meeting UK university entry requirements.
What to do after results day
Whether you met your conditional offer straight away or found a place through Clearing, most students chart the next stage of their higher education journey on results day.
What to do if your student finance isn’t enough
Student finance not enough to cover your university costs, like accommodation or books? Here are some options which could help.
What to expect from a DSA assessment
Once your application is approved, you'll receive an email your funding body confirming your eligibility for the DSA.
What to expect from Freshers’ or Welcome Week
Universities and colleges put on a week of activities at the start of term for new students, known as Welcome Week or Freshers’ Week.
What will an increase in demand mean for smaller and specialist higher education institutions?
Anthony McClaran, Vice-Chancellor St Mary’s University Twickenham and Chair of GuildHE
What you need to know about studying outside of the UK
If you're considering studying in another country, you'll need to do your research first. These questions will help you decide if it's right for you.