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Distance learning allows you to pursue a degree, by studying in your own time, rather than on campus. Learn more about this alternative, including who offers it, and whether employers recognise it.

Nurse Ewout talks switching paths to enter nursing, the different opportunities it can afford you, the profession's changing image, and more.

Make sure you tailor your personal statement to the course you’re applying to and keep it personal, relevant, and reflective.

Find out how to fund your studies for distance learning undergraduate degrees in the UK, and ways you can fund this. Plus, we detail other costs you need to cover.

Are you a future physicist in the making? You'll need a strong personal statement that communicates what inspires you about the subject. We spoke to physics admissions tutors to find out more: With keen competition for places on physics courses, Professor Jim Al-Khalili from the University of Surrey is looking beyond grades to select the best students

Sports scholarships, grants, and bursaries can open up a wealth of resources to promising student athletes, as well as a financial top-up. Learn more about how you can get a sports scholarship.

Direct your personal statement to success with a mixture of passion, knowledge, and know-how.

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.

Amy Rothero has completed a Level 3 rugby development apprenticeship at the Welsh Rugby Union. Following her experience, Amy decided to go on to study a degree in sport management at Cardiff Metropolitan University.

Admissions tutors want to hear about how you personally connect with geography and how you pursue your geographical interests outside of school or college.

If you're applying for a marketing degree, make sure you can sell yourself in your personal statement!

Geography admissions tutors don't just want to hear about your academics, but also how you pursue your geographical interests outside of school or college.

If you're applying for a marketing degree and can't sell yourself in your personal statement, it’s not a good sign! Here’s how to make sure you get it right.

Rumaysah Khan is currently doing a Level 7 Solicitor Degree Apprenticeship with law firm Eversheds Sutherland, in London.

Recruiting future talent - can apprenticeship opportunities help achieve energy goals in the energy and utilities sector?

Taking the first steps out of school and into higher education is an exciting time in many students’ journeys. But school leavers can’t make key decisions about their future without understanding the full range of choices and opportunities available – and importantly, how to access them.

Whether you want to work in farming, forestry or fishing, get across your interest and enthusiasm for the course, alongside some insights into the subject area.

Use your writing skills in your personal statement to highlight your passion for human language and communication in all its forms.

Whether you’re a fan of Chloe Gong, Cormac McCarthy, or Sally Rooney, get across your love of English literature and your passion for creative writing in a clear and concise personal statement.

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