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Here you’ll find everything you need to know about making an application to a university or college higher education course as a student not supported by either of their parents (known as 'estranged').

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

Providing the opportunity for students to try before they apply

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

This good practice briefing is written for staff working in universities and colleges and supports the introduction of the new UCAS flag to identify students with caring responsibilities from 2023 entry. We have worked with the Carers Trust to outline the common challenges for these students, share examples of good practice being done around the UK to improve access to and success in higher education, and provide considerations ahead of the new question.

Task your students with this true or false quiz, designed to help debunk many of the myths about going to university.

Every year, thousands of adults go into higher education and many study at a conservatoire. It's a great chance to develop skills and career options.

Higher education courses can be studied in flexible ways. There are different study types, work combinations, and part-time options.

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

Foundation degrees combine academic and workplace skills. Find out how they work, how much they cost, and how to get a place.

Every year, thousands of mature students go to university or college. It's a great chance to develop new skills and career options – at any age.

Discover any information you might need to succeed in applying to UK institutions as an international student. Find advice on visas, English language skills, why you should study in the UK and what your qualifications will mean.

Facts about BTEC diplomas: who they are for, the different types, how they are taught, what you need to get on one, and what you can do afterwards.

Hear directly from mature students about what it was like studying for their undergraduate degrees

Patricka Brice-Laughton has completed a HNC in Construction and the Built Environment (Civil Engineering) at Wiltshire College & University Centre and is currently in her first year at University of the West of England doing a BSc (Hons) Construction Project Management.

We’ve put together a checklist for you, to make sure you’re ready to start your course and ten top tips for staying safe.

Facts about Scottish Highers: subjects and grades, who they are for, and what you can do afterwards.

Find out more about Initial Teacher Education (ITE) programmes in Northern Ireland.