Level 3 apprenticeships in Northern Ireland
Level 3 apprenticeships are available in Northern Ireland if you are already employed, or about to take up paid employment.
Information and advice pages
Level 3 apprenticeships in Northern Ireland
Level 3 apprenticeships are available in Northern Ireland if you are already employed, or about to take up paid employment.
The 2025 cycle toolkit
Everything you need to prepare for the 2025 application cycle – all in one place.
The UCAS International Podcast
Join us for a series of discussions about the international student experience in the UK. Find out why current students chose the UK, how to budget effectively, and essential information on student life, future opportunities, and post-graduation options.
The UCAS International Podcast: Student life in the UK
Robbie and our guests discuss everything about life in the UK from an international student perspective. Joined by current students, we touch on the application process and what you need to prepare, as well as looking at accommodation options and the intricacies of student life, such as how to integrate and what's available to help.
The UCAS International Podcast: Why study in the UK?
In this episode our guests take you through everything you need to know before you make your choice about where to study. We discuss the UK as a study destination, the realities of choosing the UK and what it's actually like. This includes what the UK has to offer, the options available, and what it all actually looks like.
What does the Journey to a Million mean for the school sector?
Geoff Barton, General Secretary, The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL)
Accommodation and maintenance loans: How does it all work?
If applying for student accommodation, you may choose to get a loan. From applying to paying it back, here’s all the information you need.
Balancing work and study
As long as it doesn’t take up too much study time, finding a part-time job is a great way to gain more money, less debt, and new skills for your CV.
Career support at university
University is a critical time for developing your future career. As an international student in the UK, you can access a wealth of support from your university and their dedicated careers teams. You’ll be able to get help on everything from improving your job application process, finding work experience while you’re studying, or getting a graduate role in your chosen industry.
Careers support with UCAS
Every year over a million students and young people connect with UCAS to explore their future options. We're focusing on the far-reaching choices they can make now – and how we help employers and potential applicants to find each other.
Change for the better: Creating diversity in the insurance industry workforce through apprenticeships
Insurance affects almost every area of our society, from domestic to business, yet research shows that women and ethnic minorities are underrepresented in the industry.
CV and application support
Applying for a role can be daunting, but with the UCAS CV Builder and our support services on hand, we can help to make this part of your journey a little easier.
Disabled students: Financial support
Having a disability or mental health condition might mean incurring additional costs (e.g. access to specialist equipment) when accessing higher education. But don’t worry, there is financial support available.
Disabled students: Support with transition to university
A new start can make you feel excited and nervous – there’s a lot to think about.
Financial support for refugees and asylum seekers and those with limited leave to remain
If you're applying to higher education and you're a refugee, asylum seeker or have limited leave to remain in the UK, there may be support available to help you with finance and your studies.
Financial support for students not supported by their parents (estranged)
A key factor when making the decision to move into higher education is finance – for estranged students, this can be a particular challenge.
Finding work after you graduate
As an international student, the process of getting work might be different to what you’re used to at home. There are additional rules and limitations that overseas students need to bear in mind to comply with the conditions of your visa while working.
How can technology and blended learning support the Journey to a Million?
Heidi Fraser-Krauss, Chief Executive Officer, Jisc
How can we support ‘A Million’ good decisions?
Courteney Sheppard, Head of Customer Contact, UCAS and David Penney, Director of Marketing, UCAS