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For students applying to university for 2026 entry, the personal statement format will be changing. Here, we'll cover what exactly is changing, why the changes are happening, and how you can support students.

Writing a personal statement is an important part of your child’s university application, and with the new format for 2026 entry, there’s a clear structure to follow. As a parent, guardian, or carer, your support can make a real difference. This page offers advice to help your child write a statement that reflects their experiences and goals, along with tips on what to avoid.

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.

Nurse Ewout talks switching paths to enter nursing, the different opportunities it can afford you, the profession's changing image, and more.

Help Year 12 and Year 13 students think about higher education choices, including university or apprenticeships, with this useful presentation.

Are you a world-changer? Whether it’s finance, health, the creative industries or sport, the study of computer science helps build the technology that fuels big leaps forward.

Thinking about studying in the UK can give international students a lot to consider. Here are answers to the most common questions.

Don’t leave applying until the last minute as there’s quite a bit to do – but you don’t need to complete the application all at once. Read our advice below to help you through the application process, step by step.

Booked to attend UCAS futures? Here are five top tips to help you get the most out of your experience at our virtual event.

You make your application online. Here’s a step-by-step guide to applying to a conservatoire.

Heard of an apprenticeship but not sure what it’s all about? Here, we share what you need to know and practical tips for supporting someone who might be thinking about an apprenticeship.

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Here, we’ll cover what scholarships and bursaries are, how to find out what you might be eligible for, and essential tips for successful scholarship applications.

We have a wealth of resources to help ease any worries or concerns you may have about the application process.

This page gives you all the extra international tips for UK conservatoire applications.

We use quite a few terms in the application process. We’ve explained them all here, if you need to check what any mean.

View our terms and conditions for use of the Career Finder service.

Tash is a project management degree apprenticeship at Atkins (a member of SNC-Lavalin Group). We spoke to Tash about her apprenticeship, including taking a different path when all her friends went to uni, balancing working and studying, and the application process.

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.