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View the questions and answers about the UCAS process from our online International Teachers' and Advisers' Conference.

Know your rights and responsibilities as an apprentice in the world of work.

Wondering where to start with apprenticeships? We’ve put together some frequently asked questions about applying for vacancies, how they work, salary and benefits, and degree apprenticeships.

If you’re applying for an apprenticeship, you need to demonstrate to employers that you have the passion and skills to take the programme and fit in with their company.

Interested in an apprenticeship? Check out some of the great resources, useful hints and tips, and vacancies UCAS has to offer.

Everything you need to know about apprenticeships in England, including what they are, entry requirements, and more.

Everything you need to know about apprenticeships in Northern Ireland.

Everything you need to know about apprenticeships in Scotland, including what levels are available, entry requirements, and more.

Everything you need to know about apprenticeships in Wales, including what they are, how they work, and more.

Dig deep into what fascinates you about archaeology and what you hope to discover on a course like this.

If you’re applying for architecture and planning, outline your reasons for wanting to study the course. The built environment encompasses lots of courses and professions, so be as specific as possible about your interests and enthusiasms.

Art admissions tutors explain how your personal statement can serve as a taster of your creative potential (and your interview).

Azrah Bashir is in her second year of a clinical trials specialist degree apprenticeship at HMR London (Hammersmith Medicines Research); a company specialising in phase 1 and early phase 2 clinical trials. At the end of her five-year course she will get a BSc Applied Bioscience degree from the University of Kent.

Consider all the options available to you before you begin your application. Find out what places are really like, attend events, research industries, and make sure you're clear on what you want to do before you proceed.

Biology admissions tutors say it’s all about genuine passion, enthusiasm, and curiosity. The key to writing a successful biology personal statement is to show you understand what you're applying for, along with some evidence of your enthusiasm, and commitment to the subject.

Write a healthy personal statement about your passion for biomedical sciences, your existing knowledge of the subject, and why you wish to study it.

Facts about BTEC diplomas: who they are for, the different types, how they are taught, what you need to get on one, and what you can do afterwards.

The built environment encompasses lots of courses and professions, so outline your reasons for wanting to study the particular building and construction course you’re applying for, and what fascinates you about buildings and how they’re made.