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Everything you need to prepare for the 2026 application cycle – all in one place.

Before you apply, make sure teaching is right for you!

How to find the teacher training programme that's right for you.

Who should write your reference and how do you go about getting one? Find out more about references for conservatoire applications.

You can get student finance to help towards your living costs while you’re at university or college. Content provided by Student Finance England.

The personal statement is your opportunity to talk about you, and why you want to enrol on a particular course. Applying to university if you’re 21 or over isn’t unusual, but how can you best make that life experience shine through?

Find out more about university and school-led postgraduate initial teacher training programmes in England, such as PGCE, School Direct, and SCITT.

Find out about the qualifications, courses, and classroom experience needed to become a teacher.

Here you will find the latest information on the transition work we are doing with the Department for Education.

Everything you need to prepare for the 2025 application cycle – all in one place.

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

Versatile training options—online, face-to-face, or personalised—available at a time and place that suits you. Whether you're familiar with UCAS or brand new to our systems, we know how important it is that every teacher and adviser feels confident guiding students through the higher education application process. We have a range of training options to suit you. 

Find out what the subject-specific entry requirements for postgraduate university courses are, and what universities are looking for.

If you have ever served as a Regular or Reservist in the UK Armed Forces, or remain a Reservist, you may find there are unique challenges involved in applying to university or college.

After GCSEs or National 5s, you could continue studying subjects you like, take vocational qualifications, an apprenticeship, or work or volunteer and study part-time.

Choosing what to do after GCSEs can be difficult. Talk through your options with teachers, parents or carers, friends, and careers services.

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.

If you're applying to start university and you're 21+, you're considered a mature student. Your background and experience may be different to those students who apply straight from school or college, so we've got some guidance on how to write your personal statement.