Post-16 qualifications you can take
Whatever job or course you're aiming for, find out about the different post-16 qualifications you can take to get you there.
Information and advice pages
Post-16 qualifications you can take
Whatever job or course you're aiming for, find out about the different post-16 qualifications you can take to get you there.
PR and communications 2026 personal statement guide
Communicate why you’re the best fit for a degree in PR and communications with a punchy, pertinent, and precise personal statement.
Scholarships, grants, and bursaries
If your student loan won’t nearly be enough to cover your university costs, check out these extra ways of receiving funds to help with living expenses and tuition fees.
Scholarships, grants, and bursaries: Specific subjects
Scholarships are available for students studying a specific subject at university. Learn more about them, including what you can do to help your chances of getting one.
Scottish Vocational Qualifications
Find out what's involved in studying Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs), the range of job sectors available, and how long they take to complete.
Sky collaborates with UCAS to showcase apprenticeship opportunities
Media and entertainment company, Sky, have collaborated with UCAS to promote their apprenticeship vacancies to young people researching their future options
Students eligible for free school meals (FSM)
Being eligible for free school meals (FSM) means you might be able get help to meet different costs, and access other types of support if you want to go to university.
Studying at a conservatoire
What are conservatoires like? How do conservatoires differ from a university or college? Find out here.
T Levels
Facts about T Levels: what's involved in studying them, how they are assessed, and how long they take to complete.
Teachers and advisers: Talking about apprenticeships
It's always a great time to educate students on the pathway that combines education, experience and salary, all under one roof.
Teachers: How to link your subject to the world of work
Careers expert, Janet Colledge, gives essential advice on why and how subject tutors can introduce students to the world of work through their teaching.
Teaching 2026 personal statement guide
We asked admissions tutors how you can ensure your teaching personal statement gets top marks and secures you that all-important interview.
The 2025 cycle toolkit
Everything you need to prepare for the 2025 application cycle – all in one place.
The deadline has passed but your options are still open
It’s not just uni – there are so many options available to you. We help you decide by visualising your future self.
The pros and cons of university
Thinking about your next steps and wondering whether uni is right for you? We cover the pros and cons to help you decide.
The strength of a UK qualification to employers
There's many reasons to study in the UK, and knowing what your qualification means to employers, and how it can help you, is important when planning your education journey.
Top apprenticeship myths: busted
Confused about apprenticeships? Not sure how to sort the fact from fiction? Here, we’ve put together some of the top myths about apprenticeships, along with the real facts.
Top ways to boost your job prospects while you’re at university
Preparing yourself for the world of work while you’re at uni needn’t be anything to worry about - much of it is simply about meeting new people and broadening your horizons.
Traditional degree or degree apprenticeship?
Choosing between a traditional degree and a degree apprenticeship seems hard, but not when you have all the info you need.