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Maisy Sinclair is in her third year of a four-year degree apprenticeship in software engineering, in digital partnership with PwC and Queen's University Belfast.

You can make some changes to your application yourself, and for others you either contact the universities and colleges, or you contact us.

Once you’ve made the decision that HE is right for you, you might start thinking about how you’re going to prepare to study at university or college.

The personal statement is your opportunity to talk about you, and why you want to enrol on a particular course. Applying to university if you’re 21 or over isn’t unusual, but how can you best make that life experience shine through?

Every year, thousands of mature students go to university or college. It's a great chance to develop new skills and career options – at any age.

Most universities provide a range of activities to help you settle into UK life. Here are some tips about moving to and living in the UK.

Most universities provide a range of activities to help you make new friends, get to know your surroundings, and complete any remaining administrative tasks connected with your move to the UK. But it’s best to know as much as possible before that – here are some tips to help you.

Promote your open days and events on our website to millions of young people and their influencers at key moments in their decision making - they're all actively exploring university options.

For the 2026 cycle, we are introducing a new Tariff points structure that now includes Level 3 apprenticeships alongside A-levels, T Levels, and other post-16 qualifications. These changes aim to support apprentices' progression to higher education by creating a unified system that helps universities and colleges evaluate apprenticeship qualifications against traditional academic routes. This guide provides an overview of the recent changes, including the new calculation method, key points for providers, and the impact on apprenticeship pathways into higher education.

Finding a part-time job while at university in the UK is a great way to earn extra money, meet new people, and build professional skills. Find out the visa rules, the type of student jobs you can find, and how to fit it in around your studies.

Patricka Brice-Laughton has completed a HNC in Construction and the Built Environment (Civil Engineering) at Wiltshire College & University Centre and is currently in her first year at University of the West of England doing a BSc (Hons) Construction Project Management.

Unibuddy enables prospective students to interact with your current students, allowing them to ask questions and develop a sense of connection with your university or college whilst they do their research.

If you’re applying for architecture, planning or building, admissions tutors say they need you to outline your reasons for wanting to study the course. Here’s how you do it. The built environment encompasses lots of courses and professions. As the University of Nottingham puts it, you need to 'be as specific as possible about your interests and enthusiasms'.

Are you looking to study English literature or language at university? You'll need to pay attention to more than just your spelling and grammar, according to admissions tutors. Here's what else budding literary students will need to showcase – or avoid – in their applications.

If you want to study media at university, or you think you're a budding journalist, you will need to show just how persuasive you can be by writing an effective personal statement.

Are you a future physicist in the making? You'll need a strong personal statement that communicates what inspires you about the subject. We spoke to physics admissions tutors to find out more: With keen competition for places on physics courses, Professor Jim Al-Khalili from the University of Surrey is looking beyond grades to select the best students

What are universities looking for when it comes to a winning personal statement to study finance or accounting? Showing some genuine passion is just the start.

For students applying to university for 2026 entry, the personal statement format will be changing. Here, we'll cover what exactly is changing, why the changes are happening, and how you can support students.

It's a good idea to visit universities to discuss your options in person. Open days and fairs are free and give you the chance to ask questions.

Brought to you by Manchester Metropolitan University: Learn about a science degree apprenticeship and how they differ to traditional degrees, with Katie Thistleton.