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Go beyond teaching in your education personal statement, to really explain your passion and interest in how we learn, the role of education today, and how we can shape learning environments.

Discover how distance learning works if you’re studying a degree remotely, from applying to teaching and exams. Plus, see what support is available from tutors and other students.

There's many reasons to study in the UK, and knowing what your qualification means to employers, and how it can help you, is important when planning your education journey.

Is a distance learning degree viewed the same way as a degree studied on campus? Do employers recognise them? Find the answers to these common questions and learn about the different skills you can get from distance learning.

How you get a reference for your application depends on if you’re applying individually, or through a school, college, or a centre registered with UCAS.

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

A great history personal statement is all about selecting examples and experiences that help to demonstrate your love of the subject. Show admissions tutors your unique interest in this subject over and above the syllabus.

Give admissions tutors an insight into why you want to study this subject with examples of art, exhibitions, and architecture you enjoy.

Help with writing your personal statement for further education courses – what to include about yourself, and some dos and don’ts on how to write it.

Write about what fascinates you about humans, and your desire to study our behaviour and biology further at university.

The built environment encompasses lots of courses and professions, so outline your reasons for wanting to study the particular building and construction course you’re applying for, and what fascinates you about buildings and how they’re made.

Whether your musical interests lie in performance or music history, think engaging, detailed and relevant to strike the right note with music admissions tutors.

Why do you want to study politics? Write a personal statement that’s thoughtful, reflective, and enthusiastic if you want admissions tutors to vote for you.

Give the context for why you want to study this subject, and why you’re the right kind of person to delve deeper into religion and theology.

Before you get to uni, opening a student bank account should be high on your preparation list. These specialised accounts are designed specifically for those in higher education, offering unique benefits that can ease the financial pressures of student life.

Discover everything you need to know about what it's like to study in the UK. What countries make up the UK? What support is available? How do I find work and accommodation, and how much does everything cost? Find all this information, and more, to help you prepare yourself fully for life in the UK.

Studying higher education in Welsh can offer lots of career options – not just in Wales but further afield too. Find out more.

Andy Forbes, Head of Development at the Lifelong Education Commission and Apprenticeship Champion for UCAS