How can continued innovation in higher education help us meet national and international demand?
Dr Anthony Manning, Director and Dean of Global Lifelong Learning, University of Kent.
Information and advice pages
How can continued innovation in higher education help us meet national and international demand?
Dr Anthony Manning, Director and Dean of Global Lifelong Learning, University of Kent.
How to write a personal statement for further education
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.
Media studies 2026 personal statement guide
Whether you’re obsessed with the cinematography of Wes Anderson or you’re a CapCut creative, get across your interest, enthusiasm, and existing experience for a compelling media studies statement.
Next Steps: What is the experience of students from a care background in education? report
In its newest report in the Next Steps series, UCAS, in partnership with the Unite Foundation, examines the educational experiences of students from a care background.
Personal statement advice: teacher training and education
We asked admissions tutors how you can ensure your teacher training personal statement gets top marks and secures you that all-important interview.
Social work, childhood, and youth studies 2026 personal statement guide
Find out how to convince admissions tutors you’re right for this course, through your knowledge and understanding of what it entails.
Study options
Discover what different degrees and courses are available and where to help you make the right decision about your future.
Study programmes
Information about study programmes: what's involved and getting work experience on the way.
Study skills guides
We've produced a series of study skills guides to help you successfully make the transition to higher education.
Studying at a higher education college
Higher education (HE) courses don’t have to be studied at a university – there are more than 240 colleges in the UK that offer a range of higher education courses.
Supporting young people in care with their Personal Education Plans (PEPs)
If you are supporting a young person’s Personal Education Plan (PEP), this guide suggests professional actions as they make their career and education choices – from Year 8 through to post-16 study. Content provided by Virtual School Sheffield.
UCAS Conservatoires: what to study
How to choose a conservatoire course and when to apply. Courses are available in music, dance, acting, and musical theatre at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
What does the Journey to a Million mean for technical education?
Ginny Page, Director of Education Programmes, Gatsby Foundation
What does the Journey to a Million mean for the nature of competition in higher education?
Nicola Dandridge, Professor of Higher Education Policy, University of Bristol.
What finance options are available if I want to study in the UK?
If you plan to study in the UK, you might be interested in what financial support is available to help you during your studies.
What to study
Find out what each type of postgraduate qualification involves, what the entry requirements are, how much it might cost, and where to find out more.
What will an increase in demand mean for smaller and specialist higher education institutions?
Anthony McClaran, Vice-Chancellor St Mary’s University Twickenham and Chair of GuildHE
Advanced Learner Loans
An Advanced Learner Loan helps with the costs of further education courses. Content provided by Student Finance England.