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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.

Go beyond teaching in your education personal statement, to really explain your passion and interest in how we learn, the role of education today, and how we can shape learning environments.

Discover good practice briefing for staff working in universities and colleges which supports the introduction of the UCAS flag to identify students with caring responsibilities from 2023 entry.

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.

As long as it doesn’t take up too much study time, finding a part-time job is a great way to gain more money, less debt, and new skills for your CV.

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.

There are many ways you can study, with different work combinations and locations, including distance or work-based learning, and more.

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.

Find out how the UCAS Tariff works, and use our calculator to find out how many points your qualifications and grades have.

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.