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Lots of students decide to live at home rather than moving into university or college accommodation. Just because you’re not in halls doesn’t mean you’ll have any less of a student experience though.

Make sure you understand what course you’re applying for and what skills and attributes admissions tutors are looking for, so you can write a successful sports and exercise science statement.

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.

Confused about apprenticeships? Not sure how to sort the fact from fiction? Here, we’ve put together some of the top myths about apprenticeships, along with the real facts.

Preparing yourself for the world of work while you’re at uni needn’t be anything to worry about - much of it is simply about meeting new people and broadening your horizons.

Do you want to build business knowledge while gaining hands-on experience? Whether you're looking at a career in business administration, operations, or marketing, apprenticeships are the perfect way to get your foot in the door with some of the biggest players in the market today. Here, we walk you through applying for a business apprenticeship, with top tips from employers about what they look for in an apprentice.

We've been researching and collating the top things that dental schools want to see from your personal statement. Here’s what they say.

Writing a personal statement for physiotherapy? Find out more about what will impress admissions tutors, and why talking purely about sport is a no-no.

Here we answer your top questions about scholarships, grants and bursaries.

We asked admissions tutors how you can ensure your teaching personal statement gets top marks and secures you that all-important interview.

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 decide to do an apprenticeship, accommodation is something to consider if you’re going to live away from home. It’s important you make the right decision for you and your circumstances, so you feel comfortable and happy after coming home from work. We’ve outlined what you need to know to make an informed decision for you.

Discover what your rights and responsibilities are when renting accommodation in the UK, as well as how much you could expect to pay and where to find the best accommodation.

Looking to start a career in the digital and IT sector? There's no better way to immerse yourself in the tech world than an apprenticeship, where you will get access to industry-standard tools, equipment and work on live projects on a daily basis. Take a look through our digital and IT apprenticeship application guide below, and find out the first steps of your journey into a future in the tech space.

Looking to start a career in finance and accounting? While academic routes are often the first thought when entering the field, there is no better way to gain hands-on experience in the sector than embarking on an apprenticeship and working while you learn. In the guide below, we'll help you on the first stage of your journey in applying for an apprenticeship, what to expect at the interview stage, and some advice and guidance from live employers in the space.

Are you interested in a career in healthcare? Whether you're looking at frontline dentistry, nursing, or a behind the scenes in the lab with science and medicine - an apprenticeship can help you get there, bringing practical experience together with academic qualifications, it could be the pathway for you.

Do you want to start a legal career among experienced professionals? Legal apprenticeships, including the six-year solicitor apprenticeship, are the perfect way to gain practical skills and real-world context on the route to becoming a qualified solicitor.

Want to find the right formula for a chemistry personal statement that will achieve the reaction you're hoping for? The two key elements are passion and personal – here's how to get the right mix.

After GCSEs/National 5s, you could stay in school, go to a sixth form college, go to a further education (FE) college, or join a work-based training provider.