A student's guide to Leeds
Leeds is an exciting city if you scrape beneath the surface and uncover the buzzing independent scene.
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A student's guide to Leeds
Leeds is an exciting city if you scrape beneath the surface and uncover the buzzing independent scene.
Amy, Level 6 design engineering technical apprentice
Amy Lauder is in her third year of a four-year Level 6 graduate apprenticeship with aerospace company Leonardo. She will qualify with a BEng (Hons) in Engineering: Design and Manufacture from the University of Strathclyde.
Apprenticeship FAQs
Wondering where to start with apprenticeships? We’ve put together some frequently asked questions about applying for vacancies, how they work, salary and benefits, and degree apprenticeships.
Choosing a bank account
There are lots of different student accounts with different deals and benefits – make sure you look around to find the best one for you.
Emerging cohorts
UCAS fully supports the diverse range of students who wish to benefit from higher education, and we have developed this series of good practice briefings to explain how providers can support applicants with particular support needs, and to consider how they will use information shared in the UCAS application in the future to inform practice and policy.
In-cycle application data and support
Make full use of everything we offer to recruit students this cycle. Compare yourself to competitors and the sector as a whole, identify and understand untapped prospects, and even benchmark the diversity of your applicant pool against your chosen institutions. Many products and services are included in your capitation fee.
Scholarships, grants, and bursaries: Music
Music scholarships, grants, and bursaries are available to students who show exceptional musical talent, whether they’re studying a music degree or not. Find out how to apply, extra benefits you can get, and more.
Six recruitment marketing strategies to boost take-up of apprenticeships
Of the three main post-secondary pathways, going to university remains the default choice across the UK in 2024. But for apprenticeships and early careers opportunities, despite all their unique benefits so suited to today’s cost-of-living crisis, it remains a battle for a distant second place.
Six recruitment marketing strategies to boost take-up of apprenticeships
Of the three main post-secondary pathways, going to university remains the default choice across the UK in 2024. But for apprenticeships and early careers opportunities, despite all their unique benefits so suited to today’s cost-of-living crisis, it remains a battle for a distant second place.
UCAS Undergraduate: getting started
Undergraduate degree courses offer many benefits. Find out about university courses and get started with help from UCAS.
What does the Journey to a Million mean for supporting disadvantaged students in their progression?
Ben Jordan, Head of Policy at UCAS examines what the Journey to a Million means for supporting disadvantaged students in their progression.
Why should I choose the UK for postgraduate studies?
Over 45% of international students in the UK are here to complete a postgraduate degree, because it has some of the world’s top-ranking universities, leading the way in pioneering research and academic studies. This page explains the postgraduate options available, how to apply, and some of the benefits of studying in the UK.
A guide to using AI and ChatGPT with your personal statement
If you're not already using ChatGPT or other AI tools, you've probably heard about them. But should they be used to help with your UCAS personal statement? Is it cheating? Or can they be helpful in crafting your personal statement?
Accommodation for apprentices
If you decide to do an apprenticeship, accommodation is something to consider if you’re going to live away from home. It’s important you make the right decision for you and your circumstances, so you feel comfortable and happy after coming home from work. We’ve outlined what you need to know to make an informed decision for you.
Activity ideas to get your class thinking about apprenticeships
Handy lesson starters which introduce Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5 students to learning more about apprenticeships.
Adult Dependants' Grants for full-time students
Find out if you're eligible to receive an Adult Dependants' Grant (ADG), and how to apply for it. Content provided by Student Finance England.
Adult nurse
Adult nurses are expert members of a medical team. They plan and deliver vital treatment for a wide range of patients with different needs and conditions.
Advisers: Free school meals application fee waiver guide
An overview for those supporting eligible applicants applying to undergraduate courses starting in 2025.