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Gap years can be used to enhance your CV, travel, learn new skills, and much more. Find out more and get some inspiration here.

Admissions tutors want to hear about how you personally connect with geography and how you pursue your geographical interests outside of school or college.

Here you'll find information on the grades issued by awarding organisations, as well as how we process amendments to grades.

Design a personal statement that illustrates your ability to be imaginative, bold, and creative.

Haider Ali is in his fourth year of a management accounting apprenticeship at engineering company Rolls-Royce, in Derby.

Administer the right measure of enthusiasm, curiosity, competence, and career aspirations for a compelling health personal statement.

A great history personal statement is all about selecting examples and experiences that help to demonstrate your love of the subject. Show admissions tutors your unique interest in this subject over and above the syllabus.

Give admissions tutors an insight into the kind of person you are, what experience you have, and your motivation to study hospitality, leisure, and tourism.

Joy Elliott-Bowman, Director of Policy and Development, Independent Higher Education (IHE)

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.

A career as a personal trainer (PT) is all about helping people live a healthy lifestyle. If you’re passionate about fitness and health, being a personal trainer could a rewarding career for you.

Dealing with criminals on a daily basis, unsociable hours, and dangerous scenarios – becoming a police officer is genuinely challenging, but that’s also what can make it so rewarding.

When it comes to looking at where you’ll live as a student, most people choose between university halls of residence or private student accommodation. Here are some of the key differences to look out for.

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.

Why is a cover letter important, and what should you say in yours? Make the right impression with our tips and examples.

Help with writing your personal statement for further education courses – what to include about yourself, and some dos and don’ts on how to write it.

The personal statement is your opportunity to let training providers know about your qualities, skills and expertise, and why you want to teach.

The personal statement is your opportunity to talk about you, and why you want to enrol on a particular course. You should describe the ambitions, skills, and experience that’ll make you suitable for the course.

Applying for university or college to start your studies from 2026 onwards? Find out more about the personal statement format and tips on what to include.