Further Education
More about your options after school, including apprenticeships, college, and sixth form.
Information and advice pages
Further Education
More about your options after school, including apprenticeships, college, and sixth form.
Getting ahead with apprenticeships, with Katie Thistleton
Listen to our live studio podcasts about all things degree apprenticeships, including how they differ from traditional degrees, why you might be suitable for one, and where they're available.
How much rent should a student pay?
Before you go to uni, you’ll probably have lots of questions about paying for your accommodation. Here’s an idea of rent, other costs, funding, and how to pay.
How to apply for an apprenticeship
Read our top tips to make the most of your apprenticeship application.
How to become a counsellor
Counsellors can make a significant positive impact on people’s lives, and ultimately improve the health and well-being of our society.
How to become a firefighter
Firefighting isn't just about putting out flames. Here’s what’s really involved and what it takes to become one.
How to manage a successful apprenticeships programme
We invited organisations who could offer guidance on the day-to-day running of apprenticeships programmes, as well as how to support apprentices through to completion. We had speakers from the Association of Apprentices, Workplus, and Lloyd’s Banking Group – if you missed it, here’s what happened.
How to meet people at university or college
Wondering about the best way to meet people? From online groups on social media to part-time jobs, there are lots of ways to make friends at university or college.
How To Write Your Postgraduate Personal Statement
Stand out from the crowd by showcasing your expertise and passion for your subject.
How To Write Your Undergraduate Personal Statement
Stand out from the crowd by showcasing who you are and what you can bring to a university as you begin your undergraduate journey.
Hub live sessions
We run live sessions in the UCAS Hub to help those researching their next steps, and record them all. You can access them below.
Inspire your students in National Apprenticeship Week 2025
National Apprenticeship Week is the perfect time to highlight a pathway that combines education, experience, and earning – helping students launch their careers with real-world skills.
International students
Discover everything you need to know as an international student planning to come to the UK. Whether you're coming for the first time, returning for postgraduate, or are still waiting to make a decision, our guidance below can help you prepare as best you can for life in the UK.
Introducing the personal statement builder
The personal statement is your opportunity to talk about you, and why you want to enrol on a particular course. But it can be hard to know how to structure the information, which is where the personal statement builder can really help.
Mature student case studies
Hear directly from mature students about what it was like studying for their undergraduate degrees
Medicine 2026 personal statement guide
If you want to join the medical world professionally, you’ll need more than a spoonful of experience and the right dose of research to write the perfect personal statement.
Patricka, UK Armed Forces Service leaver
Patricka Brice-Laughton has completed a HNC in Construction and the Built Environment (Civil Engineering) at Wiltshire College & University Centre and is currently in her first year at University of the West of England doing a BSc (Hons) Construction Project Management.
Peer-to-peer engagement
Unibuddy enables prospective students to interact with your current students, allowing them to ask questions and develop a sense of connection with your university or college whilst they do their research.