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Read our report and watch our videos to find out about full-time undergraduate degree pathways through higher education, including degree and higher level apprenticeships.

Widening participation aims to support and encourage students whose personal circumstances put them at a disadvantage when pursuing higher education. Universities and colleges offer dedicated scholarships, grants, and bursaries as part of this.

Higher education (HE) courses don’t have to be studied at a university – there are more than 240 colleges in the UK that offer a range of higher education courses.

Make sure you're best prepared to start your studies by making the most of the support available to you.

We support national and regional goals around widening access and social mobility.

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.

Thinking of studying a performance-based course? Find out more about the different options and how to make your application.

This page shows you all the extra tips international applicants might need to know when making a UCAS application.

Task your students with this true or false quiz, designed to help debunk many of the myths about going to university.

Not sure how to pay for your performance-based course, or how you’ll cope during your studies? Don’t worry, there’s a range of support available.

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.

If you are in care, or have experience of being in care in the past, there's lots of support available in higher education to help you with finance, accommodation, and settling in.

From open days and taster courses to exhibitions and lectures, university events can offer significant support for your higher education guidance work – and to the academic experience of your students.

Pat Carvalho, Principal, Birmingham Metropolitan College (BMET).

Rt. Hon Justine Greening, Former Secretary of State for Education and Chairman of the Purpose Coalition, examines what the Journey to a Million means for widening access and participation, levelling up and how we maintain the interest of disadvantaged students.

An Advanced Learner Loan helps with the costs of further education courses. Content provided by Student Finance England.

Do you want to expand access to education and opportunities for underrepresented students? With our WP-focused consultancy offering we have the data and insights to ensure you meet your WP targets year on year.

A key factor when making the decision to move into higher education is finance – for estranged students, this can be a particular challenge.