What you need to know about studying outside of the UK
If you're considering studying in another country, you'll need to do your research first. These questions will help you decide if it's right for you.
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What you need to know about studying outside of the UK
If you're considering studying in another country, you'll need to do your research first. These questions will help you decide if it's right for you.
Who is distance learning for and who offers it?
Discover whether distance learning is the right path for you, plus who offers distance learning degrees in the UK, and what subjects you can study.
Work experience and volunteering
Work experience, placements, and volunteering are a great way to demonstrate your enthusiasm, knowledge, and passion for your chosen subject area in your personal statement.
Writing your personal statement
Here you'll find everything you need to know about writing your personal statement.
Writing your personal statement if you're a mature student: 2026 entry
If you're applying to start university and you're 21+, you're considered a mature student. Your background and experience may be different to those students who apply straight from school or college, so we've got some guidance on how to write your personal statement.
Your Clearing matches
Available alongside Clearing, this tool is designed to help you find your perfect course.
Zoology 2026 personal statement guide
A degree in zoology opens up numerous career options working with or studying animals, or could be a stepping stone into a graduate veterinary medicine course. If it's your degree of choice, here are some personal statement pointers.
All the questions to ask at a UCAS event
At UCAS Discovery, you can speak to our experts to help you decide on your next steps.
Criminal convictions – what you need to know
Higher education is an option considered by many people with previous criminal convictions. Depending on the course you want to study, you may have to disclose your criminal record.
Modes of postgraduate study
Full-time or part-time postgraduate courses, and which other study modes are available? Find out the pros and cons of each.
Modes of study
Full-time or part-time postgraduate courses, and which other study modes are available? Find out the pros and cons of each study mode.
Postgraduate UK: international students
If you want to study a postgraduate course in the UK, start here to find out how to apply and find out more information.
Tuition Fee Loans for full-time students
If you're studying an undergraduate course, you could get a Tuition Fee Loan. A Tuition Fee Loan covers the cost of the fees charged by your university or college. Content provided by Student Finance England.
Adult Dependants' Grants for full-time students
Find out if you're eligible to receive an Adult Dependants' Grant (ADG), and how to apply for it. Content provided by Student Finance England.
Applying
Discover everything you need to know about the application process, including research, the application itself, and your next steps.
Applying to study outside of the UK
How to apply to study some, or all, of your undergraduate course outside the UK.
Attend a virtual open day
If you can't visit them in person, you might be able to attend a virtual open day at a university or college.
Comparing undergraduate courses and unis
With so many courses, and many similar ones available, it's important that you find out more about the course and the university or college before you start to shortlist your options.
Conservatoire assessments
Conservatoires will let you know what you should prepare for an assessment.