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The UCAS International Podcast: Parents

This sub-series gives parents, guardians, and carers the guidance they need to be part of it – from helping with research and navigating the application process, to getting to grips with life in the UK and separating fact from fiction. The better prepared you are, the better placed you'll be to support them.

The UCAS International Podcast for parents: Helping your child research

Helping your child research

Knowing where to start can be the hardest part. In this episode, we look at how parents can actively support their child's research – from understanding the UK university landscape to knowing which questions to ask and where to find reliable information. Because the more you know, the more useful you can be.

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International podcast parents -- supporting the application process

Supporting the application process

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In this episode, we break down what's involved in applying to a UK university, and how parents can play a meaningful role without taking over. From key dates and deadlines to personal statements and references, we'll help you understand what's happening at each stage so you can offer the right support at the right time.

International podcast parents -- discovering the UK

Discovering the UK

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In this episode, we explore what life in the UK is really like, from the culture and climate to the cities and student communities. The more familiar it feels before they go, the easier it is for both of you when they do.

International podcast parents -- mythbusting

Mythbusting

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There's no shortage of misconceptions about studying in the UK – and for parents, some of them can be genuinely off-putting. In this episode, we tackle the most common myths head on, from concerns about cost and safety to questions about quality and career prospects.