Before you apply
Consider all the options available to you before you begin your application. Find out what places are really like, attend events, research industries, and make sure you're clear on what you want to do before you proceed.
Information and advice pages
Before you apply
Consider all the options available to you before you begin your application. Find out what places are really like, attend events, research industries, and make sure you're clear on what you want to do before you proceed.
Student rights – what you need to know before you sign your contract
You have student accommodation rights in terms of health and safety, notice periods and maintenance.
Things to remember before your UCAS event
A UCAS Discovery event is a chance to find out about traditional degrees, apprenticeships, careers, and more.
A first-timers guide to a virtual event
Never been to a virtual exhibition before? Don’t worry, we’re here to guide you through what to expect from your first visit, and help you make the most of the experience.
Choosing a postgraduate course
Unsure on what to study but know you want to continue your education further? Have a look at what options are available to you before panicking further...
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.
Get your finances uni-ready
It’s almost time to go to university, but it’s super important to get your finances in order first. Tick these off your list before you start uni and you’ll be well on your way to being in control of your own money.
Going back to uni or repeating a year
If you’ve studied before and are returning to university or you’re repeating a year, this can affect your student finance.
How much rent should a student pay?
Before you go to uni, you’ll probably have lots of questions about paying for your accommodation. Here’s an idea of rent, other costs, funding, and how to pay.
Interview tips
Interviews and auditions help course tutors to compare applicants before deciding what offers to make. Get some advice here.
Interviews
Before you're offered a place on a teacher training programme, you'll have an interview. Here's what training providers look for and what they may ask.
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.
Postgraduate open days and events
Attending postgraduate open days before applying will give you plenty of time to make a confident, informed decision about the course that best suits your learning style, and meets your career aspirations.
Sharing a disability or mental health condition in the UCAS application
It's really important to tell your university or college about your individual needs as early as possible – this will ensure any adjustments and support are in place before you arrive.
Social Media
It’s quite the predicament isn’t it? We’ve all relied on social media more this past year, but we’ve had less to post about than we ever have before. There’s only so many banana bread attempts your friends can stand to see. Our new behaviours, and new world trends, have all made this a strange year of ups and downs for social media, so let’s have a closer look.
Subject tasters
Try university degrees before you apply. Subject Spotlights from Springpod give you a taste of what it's like to study real subjects delivered by university lecturers and developed in partnership with the universities
Summary
And here we go, the Lifestyle Report 2021 is here. Here’s a taste of things to come. There are five chapters to look forward to before the full report gets released: Brand & Spend, Technology & Gaming, Social Media, Entertainment, and Food & Travel. But before we get started, let’s have a little look at the state of affairs, and what’s been happening in the student psyche these past 12 months...