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Level 3 apprenticeships are available in England.

Do you want to start a career in construction among experienced professionals? Construction apprenticeships offer the perfect way to gain practical skills and real-world experience on the route to becoming a qualified tradesperson or construction manager. In this guide, we walk you through applying for a construction apprenticeship with tips from employers about what they look for in an apprentice.

If you are supporting a young person’s Personal Education Plan (PEP), this guide suggests professional actions as they make their career and education choices – from Year 8 through to post-16 study. Content provided by Virtual School Sheffield.

The combination of patient care, medical knowledge, driving skills and an ever-changing working day makes being a paramedic a very popular career choice.

Think accountancy is all about number-crunching? Think again! There’s far more to being an accountant than just figures.

Intermediate apprenticeships are available in England, and are equivalent to GCSE standard, although an apprenticeship is a different type of learning.

Speech and language therapists play a crucial role in enabling people to communicate – enhancing people's lives and transforming their relationships.

There are several differences between the education system of the UK and other countries at university level. On this page you’ll find a summary of the key traits of degrees in the UK and look at how these compare to your expectations.

This page shows you all the extra tips international applicants might need to know when making a UCAS application.

Find out what the subject-specific entry requirements for postgraduate university courses are, and what universities are looking for.

Jennifer Coupland, Chief Executive Officer, Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education

Heather Cousins, Deputy Secretary, Skills and Education Group in the Department for the Economy examines what increased competition means for student progression in Northern Ireland.