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 finance options are available if I want to study in the UK?
If you plan to study in the UK, you might be interested in what financial support is available to help you during your studies.
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 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 UCAS?
UCAS, the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service is an independent charity and the UK's shared admissions service for higher education.
What support is available at university?
UK universities provide their students with a wide range of support before, during, and after they've completed their studies.
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 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's included in your capitation fee
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.
When is the best time of year to engage students with your apprenticeship opportunities?
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.
Where do I start?
Wondering what to do next, but no idea where to start? The number of options out there can seem overwhelming – follow our tips to help you decide what’s right for you.
Where to find help with post-16 choices
Choosing what to do after GCSEs can be difficult. Talk through your options with teachers, parents or carers, friends, and careers services.
Who are apprenticeships for?
Apprenticeships are a great route to get into your chosen career, and they're open to everyone over the age of 16.