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Information about study programmes: what's involved and getting work experience on the way.

Young people who are considering higher education but do not have support from either of their parents due to a breakdown in their relationship (also known as being ‘estranged’) may encounter challenges in their journey. Here we outline the ways in which you can help students in at each stage and explain what support they may be able to access.

After GCSEs or National 5s, you could continue studying subjects you like, take vocational qualifications, an apprenticeship, or work or volunteer and study part-time.

Find out more about the hours you could be working as an apprentice and how long your apprenticeship might take to complete.

Apprenticeships are a great route to get into your chosen career, and they're open to everyone over the age of 16.

Facts about NVQs: what's involved in studying them, how they are assessed and how long they take to complete.

This page provides information to support providers with uploading and sharing their activities.

Find out what's involved in studying Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs), the range of job sectors available, and how long they take to complete.

We receive results from many exam boards and share this information with your choices, but in some cases you may need to send your results to your unis, colleges, or conservatoires.

We support international counsellors, agents and advisers, as well as processing applications to hundreds of universities and colleges in the UK.

Facts about the TechBac: who they're for, what do I need to get in, where can I study one and what's involved, and what you can do afterwards.

UCAS, the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service is an independent charity and the UK's shared admissions service for higher education.

There are many ways you can study, with different work combinations and locations, including distance or work-based learning, and more.

Read our top tips to make the most of your apprenticeship application.

All the info you need about changes we're making to 2024 undergraduate applications.

Level 3 apprenticeships are available in England.

If your application is successful, you’ll receive a conditional or unconditional offer – here’s how to make the right choice for you.