Conservatoire application toolkit
This toolkit includes information and resources to help you support students applying to conservatoires.
Information and advice pages
Conservatoire application toolkit
This toolkit includes information and resources to help you support students applying to conservatoires.
Conservatoire assessments
Conservatoires will let you know what you should prepare for an assessment.
Developing your skills as an adviser
Whether you are a careers adviser, or a teacher supporting students, you'll need to continually reflect on your careers practice to keep improving the value of what you do. We can help with some of this...
Disabled Students' Allowance: Northern Ireland
The Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) aims to ensure everyone has the support and adjustments they need to succeed during their studies. This information is relevant to students who normally live in Northern Ireland.
Doing research
Useful tools to help you think about what to do after your GCSEs or National 5s, including info about post-16 qualifications, and advice on different careers.
Entry requirements
Each course, and most universities and colleges, have different requirements – usually a mix of qualifications, subjects, or exam grades. Learn more about them here.
Entry requirements for UK courses
Entry requirements are formal criteria which you must meet to be considered for a university course. Universities and colleges set their own entry requirements for their courses, to ensure you have the right skills and knowledge to successfully complete the course.
Exploring future study and careers options
Information and resources for teachers and advisers to help students choose their which path to take after school.
Filling in your UCAS application
Don’t leave applying until the last minute as there’s quite a bit to do – but you don’t need to complete the application all at once. Read our advice below to help you through the application process, step by step.
Five support organisations that help international students
If you choose to study in the UK, you'll find that there's a lot of support available to help you at every stage of your student journey. Here are five of the best support organisations for international students studying in the UK.
Foundation degrees
Foundation degrees combine academic and workplace skills. Find out how they work, how much they cost, and how to get a place.
Getting started
Thinking about options after GCSEs or Nationals? Find ideas to help you start your job or career plan.
Groups and forums
Your opinion matters. Stay up to date with the latest discussions and actions taken by our groups and forums and find out how to get involved and have your say.