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Discover whether distance learning is the right path for you, plus who offers distance learning degrees in the UK, and what subjects you can study.

Who to contact for help and advice about your application, and what to do next.

Clare Marchant, Chief Executive of UCAS, introduces our collection of essays, created in collaboration with Unite Students and Knight Frank, highlighting the challenges and opportunities the Journey to a Million higher education applicants poses both to the education sector and UK PLC.

Instead of taking A levels after school, Santina started her Level 3 apprenticeship at civil engineering company, Arup, aged 16. Here she speaks about her experience, including why she chose an apprenticeship, what makes a good apprentice, and how she manages working and studying at the same time.

We spoke to Hannah Rashidi, a Chartered Management Degree Apprentice at BT who knew she wanted to do an apprenticeship since secondary school. Here, she talks about how she made the decision, making friends, and her advice to future apprentices.

We spoke to Sofia Mumtaz who is doing a Level 3 digital marketing apprenticeship at Google.

Meet Grace, a data science degree apprentice who joined IBM when she was 18.

Rumaysah Khan is currently doing a Level 7 Solicitor Degree Apprenticeship with law firm Eversheds Sutherland, in London.

Here are some of the best reasons for you to study in the UK.

Postgraduate study can be rewarding in its own right. And it can also be an investment in your future. Find out more.

Dr Stephen Coulter, Head of Industrial Strategy, Skills and Sustainability, Tony Blair Institute for Global Change and James Scales, Policy Lead, Skills and Future of Work, Tony Blair Institute for Global Change.

If you have been asked to write a reference for an independent applicant who is not currently attending school or college, please read through the advice below before starting.

Here you'll find everything you need to know about writing your personal statement.

If you're applying to start university and you're 21+, you're considered a mature student. Your background and experience may be different to those students who apply straight from school or college, so we've got some guidance on how to write your personal statement.

Universities and colleges welcome students from diverse backgrounds and with a range of unique strengths and qualities. Here, we offer guidance on how to showcase the valuable and transferable skills drawn from your personal experiences and circumstances.

Available alongside Clearing, this tool is designed to help you find your perfect course.

Discover what the Hub has to offer for students exploring their next steps