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.
Information and advice pages
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.
Your pocket careers adviser: Results day and Clearing support
We've worked with university and school coach, Clementine Wade, to create articles, videos, and email tips to help you understand results day and Clearing, and get to grips with what you should be doing when to best support your child through the process.
HE provider good practice briefing for students with care responsibilities
This good practice briefing is written for staff working in universities and colleges and supports the introduction of the new UCAS flag to identify students with caring responsibilities from 2023 entry. We have worked with the Carers Trust to outline the common challenges for these students, share examples of good practice being done around the UK to improve access to and success in higher education, and provide considerations ahead of the new question.
How are students spending and budgeting in 2025?
Discover the UK’s most affordable university cities, plus the typical costs you’ll need to budget for as a student.
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What does the Journey to a Million mean for a more competitive admissions landscape?
Mike Nicholson, Director of Recruitment, Admissions and Participation, University of Cambridge.
What support is available at university?
UK universities provide their students with a wide range of support before, during, and after they've completed their studies.
Why are we obsessed with the Journey to a Million applicants?
Clare Marchant, Chief Executive of UCAS, introduces our collection of essays, created in collaboration with Unite Students and Knight Frank, highlighting the challenges and opportunities the Journey to a Million higher education applicants poses both to the education sector and UK PLC.