GCSE choices: Practical ways to guide students
Advising Year 9s on GCSE options? Use our advice to make sure their choices are suited to their learning style and ability, and fit in with their future aspirations.
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GCSE choices: Practical ways to guide students
Advising Year 9s on GCSE options? Use our advice to make sure their choices are suited to their learning style and ability, and fit in with their future aspirations.
How and where to study
There are many ways you can study, with different work combinations and locations, including distance or work-based learning, and more.
How can technology and blended learning support the Journey to a Million?
Heidi Fraser-Krauss, Chief Executive Officer, Jisc
How to apply for teacher training in Scotland and Wales
Whether you are looking for undergraduate or postgraduate teacher training programmes in Scotland or Wales, you must apply through the UCAS Undergraduate scheme.
How to become a counsellor
Counsellors can make a significant positive impact on people’s lives, and ultimately improve the health and well-being of our society.
How to become a pilot
Being a pilot is a fantastic job for people who enjoy responsibility, technology, meeting people and the excitement of flying a commercial aircraft.
How to choose between courses and conservatoires
Take a look at how courses are delivered, find out more about conservatoires, and compare them.
How to choose the right undergraduate course for you
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.
How to fill in the UCAS application
If your child has decided university is the right path for them, here’s what they’ll need to know about making a UCAS application.
How to write UCAS Undergraduate references
We take you through what you need to do if you've been asked to write a reference for a UCAS Undergraduate applicant.
Join the UCAS Conservatoires scheme
Here you’ll find more information about UCAS Conservatoires, who can join the scheme, and how to do this.
Join the UCAS Undergraduate scheme
Find out about our undergraduate service to providers and members.
Languages 2026 personal statement guide
Applying for French, Spanish, German, Mandarin or another language or combined languages degree? Read on for some expert pointers from admissions tutors.
Law 2026 personal statement guide
From wider reading to spot-on spelling and grammar, you'll need a personal statement that makes a convincing case. We asked admissions tutors to share their top dos and don’ts.
Learning disability nurse
Learning disability nurses support people with learning disabilities, developing important relationships with their patients and helping them to lead fulfilling lives.
Marketing 2026 personal statement guide
If you're applying for a marketing degree, make sure you can sell yourself in your personal statement!
Mature students – getting ready to start your course
Once you’ve made the decision that HE is right for you, you might start thinking about how you’re going to prepare to study at university or college.
Mental health nurse
Mental health nurses build trusting relationships with their patients and provide vital support to people experiencing mental health problems, so they can lead happy and healthy lives.