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Finding your first full-time job after you graduate can be a challenge, especially if you’re unfamiliar with the UK jobs system. There are a few types of roles that you can get after university, each with its own strengths, weaknesses and application requirements.

Are your students thinking about a hands-on alternative to university? Our guide to apprenticeships explains how they can earn while they learn...

Higher apprenticeships are available in England at levels 4 and 5.

Higher apprenticeships are available in Northern Ireland if you are already employed, or about to take up paid employment. Higher apprenticeships are available from Levels 4 – 7.

Find out what Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs) are, who they’re for, and what and where you can study.

Is a distance learning degree viewed the same way as a degree studied on campus? Do employers recognise them? Find the answers to these common questions and learn about the different skills you can get from distance learning.

Lindsay Conroy, Apprenticeship Programme Lead, UCAS

Higher and degree apprenticeships aren’t just an increasingly popular form of education. We know they’re already playing an essential role in workforce planning.

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

Firefighting isn't just about putting out flames. Here’s what’s really involved and what it takes to become one.

Being a pilot is a fantastic job for people who enjoy responsibility, technology, meeting people and the excitement of flying a commercial aircraft.

Are you stuck deciding which subject, course type, or uni or college is right for you? Read on for our tips and advice on tackling this big decision.

Find out how to find the best apprenticeship for you.

We invited organisations who could offer guidance on the day-to-day running of apprenticeships programmes, as well as how to support apprentices through to completion. We had speakers from the Association of Apprentices, Workplus, and Lloyd’s Banking Group – if you missed it, here’s what happened.

We run live sessions in the UCAS Hub to help those researching their next steps, and record them all. You can access them below.

For all the documents, guides, and FAQs, sometimes you need to hear it straight from the horse’s mouth.

Level 3 apprenticeships are available in Northern Ireland if you are already employed, or about to take up paid employment.

Regardless of the subset of maths you love, demonstrating your motivation and enthusiasm for the subject is key to an impressive maths and statistics personal statement.

Modern apprenticeships are available in Scotland and give you the opportunity to gain a recognised qualification, while getting industry experience and a salary.