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Try university degrees before you apply. Subject Spotlights from Springpod give you a taste of what it's like to study real subjects delivered by university lecturers and developed in partnership with the universities

If you're unfamiliar with the UCAS application but helping someone apply to university or college, our step-by-step guides will help.

More than one in four students who apply through UCAS each year share a disability. Disabled students are entitled to reasonable adjustments to ensure they can access higher education, and they will find a variety of support available.

Students who have served in the UK Armed Forces as a Regular or Reservist may find there are unique challenges involved in applying to higher education. This guide will help you offer practical ways to help students explore their options and prepare for their next step.

If you’re considering teaching in a UK state school, you’ll need to have a degree, and a recognised teaching qualification. Initial Teacher Education or Training (ITET) programmes across the UK are broadly similar, providing a combination of academic study and time in school, as you learn about key teaching methods. The routes, entry requirements, and statutory teaching standards are different depending on where in the UK you plan to train, and ultimately, teach. You can apply through UCAS for the main postgraduate and undergraduate teacher training programmes in Wales and Scotland. For programmes in England, use the DfE's 'Apply for teacher training' service.

Find out about the routes and entry requirements for teacher teaching, eligibility, fees, and funding in Scotland. We also guide you through the application process, and explain what happens after you apply.

You have many options for life after graduation, and here we talk through your various options, including what visas you can apply for, how to go about it, and work opportunities such as internships and graduate schemes.

This series tackles the key decisions and practical steps you'll need to take on your journey to studying in the UK – from exploring your options and applying, to relocating and finding your feet in a new country.

Read our tips for international applicants, about choosing a course and university, how to apply, visas, student finance, and where to get help and support.

We were delighted to host our first ever apprenticeships event for employers at ExCel London – thanks to everyone who joined us. Here’s a selection of highlights and the presentations to download. It was great to talk about the work we’re doing with the Department for Education and our vision to become the go-to place to discover, decide and apply for apprenticeships.

UK conservatoires are excellent places for international students to get high quality training in music, dance, drama, or musical theatre. You can do all your research and apply for courses online.

Practical advice to help you support your child through the application cycle, as they research and apply to conservatoires.

How to choose a conservatoire course and when to apply. Courses are available in music, dance, acting, and musical theatre at undergraduate and postgraduate level.

If you have ever served as a Regular or Reservist in the UK Armed Forces, or remain a Reservist, you may find there are unique challenges involved in applying to university or college.

Psychometric tests are becoming an essential part of the recruitment process for many employers. Whether you're applying for a job or an apprenticeship, these tests help assess your suitability for the role. This guide aims to answer your questions and provide tips on how to excel in these tests.

Applicants applying direct to Clearing for 2026 entry after 30 June or all students for 2027 entry will be able to upload documents to their application. Find out more about how this works, what you'll be able to see as advisers, and what documents are accepted.

If you're applying for university or college to start your studies in the 2027 cycle, or are applying in the 2026 cycle after 30 June, find out more about uploading documents to your application.

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.

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.