Your UCAS number is given to you when you apply to university and is an essential part of your application. However, knowing that it is important doesn’t help you when you are trying to find it. Applying to university can be stressful, especially when you …
Which UK Universities Accept Two A-Levels?
When studying A-Levels at sixth form or college, students typically take 3 or sometimes even 4 different subjects. Since this is considered the “norm”, many universities often base their entry requirements off these standards, sometimes even specifying the specific grade combinations they expect. However, it’s …
What Happens If You Leave School Before 18?
Like virtually everything else surrounding education, the rules around leaving school early can be confusing—especially since policies vary across the UK. With such differing, and sometimes, conflicting regulations, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, confused, and unsure about what applies to you. That’s why, in this …
Can You Get Student Finance for a Second Degree?
When it comes to student finance, there are so many different policies, criteria, rules and regulations that it can feel impossible to keep track of them all. If you’re returning to university, this uncertainty skyrockets as there’s just not enough information out there on the …
75+ A-Level Geography Investigation NEA Ideas
A-Level coursework is one of the most interesting and stressful parts of an A-Level course: you finally get to have control over what you research and write about…but where do you start? An NEA or Independent Investigation is completely your own research report. Besides all …
What (and When) is University Reading Week? A Student’s Guide
Between all the new people and adjusting to the new level of independence, starting out at university was pretty overwhelming. Having just started my first year at university in September, it’s been a lot trying to get my head around everything—especially just trying to figure …
What Are SLC Disbursements? Student Loan Payments Explained
According to this webpage from the House of Commons Library, as of 2024, around 1.5 million higher education students in England alone were using student loans. Despite this, many students remain unsure about how the full student loan process works. While repayment information is more …
Is University Attendance Mandatory? What You Need to Know
Sometimes, we just can’t make it to every university class. Maybe you have an appointment, another commitment, or you’ve overslept for a 9am lecture. Or perhaps there’s a more serious issue affecting your attendance—and even other aspects of your studies. University life comes with many …
University Hardship Funds: Eligibility, Application Process, and Tips
University life can be exciting, but also incredibly expensive and at times students may find these never-ending costs overwhelming. If you’re struggling to keep up with these expenses, university hardship funds could be the lifeline you need. However, like most funding, they come with their …
What are Mitigating Circumstances at University? A Student’s Guide
You may have heard the term “mitigating circumstances”, which some universities refer to as “extenuating circumstances” or abbreviate to acronyms like PECs. While the name may vary between universities, the policies are generally similar. Knowing what these are and what they mean for your university …