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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.

Everything you need to know about apprenticeships in England, including what they are, entry requirements, and more.

Everything you need to know about apprenticeships in Scotland, including what levels are available, entry requirements, and more.

Everything you need to know about apprenticeships in Wales, including what they are, how they work, and more.

Find out if you're eligible to receive a Childcare Grant (CCG), and how to apply for it. Content provided by Student Finance England.

Applicants will be able to upload supporting information to their application using Document Management. Learn more about how this works and the type of documents that are accepted.

Find career information and guidance, and where to go for financial help, especially for students with learning difficulties, disabilities or SEND.

Higher apprenticeships are available in England at levels 4 and 5.

Higher apprenticeships are available in Northern Ireland if you are already employed, or about to take up paid employment. Higher apprenticeships are available from Levels 4 – 7.

Applying for university or college to start your studies in 2026? Find out more about the changes to the personal statement format and tips on what to include.

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

Level 2 apprenticeships are available in Northern Ireland if you are already employed or about to take up paid employment.

Level 3 apprenticeships are available in England.

Level 3 apprenticeships are available in Northern Ireland if you are already employed, or about to take up paid employment.

You can get student finance to help towards your living costs while you’re at university or college. Content provided by Student Finance England.

Hear directly from mature students about what it was like studying for their undergraduate degrees

If you have dependent children, you can apply for extra help with course-related costs. Content provided by Student Finance England.

Applying to study in the UK? Here's some tips for how to write your personal statement if you're an international student.

Sometimes the unexpected brings new opportunities, whether it’s exploring a different course, considering an apprenticeship, or going through Clearing.

Understand the different reference processes and terminology for independent, centre-linked, and reference-only applicants.