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.
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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 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 included in student accommodation?
Before move-in day, you’ll want to pick up some household supplies so you don’t need to go shopping on day one.
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 is university like?
Wondering what it’s really like to study at university? From taster days to student experiences and sample lectures, find out how you can get a flavour of university life – and if it’s the right next step for you.
What kind of information do students respond to?
Here at UCAS we’re used to talking to students about their university choices – so our experience should prove to be handy for your apprenticeships too.
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 consider when you're researching accommodation
Signing up to any contract can be daunting, especially if it’s for something as important as where you will live. This article covers the top things to consider and look out for when you're searching for rental accommodation in the UK.
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 include in a personal statement
The five things every student should include on their personal statement.
What to study
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.
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