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Scottish Vocational Qualifications

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

TechBac

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.

What is UCAS?

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

How and where to study

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

Making the right decision

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

10 money tips for starting uni or college

With the cost of everything from a flat white to fruit and veg at an all-time high, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. But there are things you can do to feel more in control of the situation. Here are 10 practical steps that can help.

Helping students find worthwhile work experience placements

It’s not always easy to secure work experience placements, but it is worth the effort, and it pays to start from as early as Year 9. Here’s how to ensure their placement is worthwhile, suitable, and gives them something useful to take away at the end.

How does distance learning work?

Discover how distance learning works if you’re studying a degree remotely, from applying to teaching and exams. Plus, see what support is available from tutors and other students.

How much does uni or college cost?

£219 is the average amount students are spending every week (excluding rent) according to UCAS’s Student Lifestyle Report 2023. But how does this amount break down?

How to get into work

Heading into the world of work offers you the chance to start earning, get experience, build your skills to increase your employability, and improve your CV for the future.