What is a Bachelor’s degree?

A Bachelor’s degree is one of the most common and widely available degrees that you can study at university in the UK. But do you know how long it takes to complete a Bachelor’s, what the different abbreviations mean in degree titles, or what you can do with your qualification after you have...

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How important are GCSEs?

It can be hard to think further than school or college when you're a young person. In this blog, we'll talk you through how GCSEs can inform your next steps and why they could be the jumping-off point for your future. In this blog, we’ve explained just how important GCSE grades are. And the options...

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How to make your university firm and insurance choices

You’ve received offers to study at university and now you have to decide which one to accept. But what do your offers actually mean and how do you make the right choice for you? Read on to find out more about university offers, the difference between firm and insurance choices and some of the...

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This is what to do if you've missed the student finance deadline

Still need to sort out your undergraduate student loan? Don’t panic! Find out how to apply late if you've missed the student finance deadline, as well as tips to get your loan quicker, below.

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International Baccalaureates | IB requirements for universities

Are you an IB student considering going to university in the UK? Find out everything you need to know about IB requirements for universities, including how UCAS points work...

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Sixth form or college?

In the UK there are three types of institutions that provide further education. These are school sixth forms, sixth form colleges, and further education colleges. If you've finished your GCSEs and you want to move into further education, the good news is there are plenty of options available to...

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AS Levels: what are they and how do they work?

AS Levels were last overhauled by the government in 2015 and have been decreasing in popularity with students and schools ever since, so is it still worth taking AS Level exams, and how are they different to A Level qualifications?

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How important are predicted grades?

Predicted grades help show a university how academically capable you are and whether you’re likely to achieve the entry requirements needed for the degree you want to study. They’re the results your teachers think you’ll achieve, whether that’s at A Level, in your Scottish Highers, or equivalent...

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How to prepare for university interviews

Whether you do a university interview or not will depend on where you want to study and the course you're interested in. If you’re expecting to interview for a place at university, read on to discover answers to some of the most commonly asked questions from applicants.

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