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 …
How Does Turnitin Detect Plagiarism? Everything Students Should Know
If you’re a university student with lots of assignments, you’ve probably heard of Turnitin. If not, don’t worry—you’ll be familiar with it by the end of this article. Turnitin is one of the most popular tools for plagiarism detection, not just in the UK but …
A Guide to Referencing at University: How, When and Why It’s Important
When you start university, there are a few things you’ll need to get the hang of, and referencing is definitely one of them. It’s especially important if you’re studying a humanities subject or have lots of assignments and reports to complete. Referencing is very simply …
UK Student Discount Cards | TOTUM, UNiDAYS & More Explained
As a student, you may quickly find that your coins can be spread rather thin. This is especially true if you’re living away from home and managing rent, bills and other daily costs. Not to mention how getting to and from your school or campus, …
What is a Cambridge Pre-U?
After finishing your GCSEs or equivalent qualifications, there are a wide range of different routes you can go down. You could continue studying, start working full-time or part-time or combine these by doing an apprenticeship. Even if you do decide to continue studying, you will …
What is a DipHE?
There are so many different types and levels of qualification that you can study after you finish school and college. While the standard bachelor’s degree is the one that gets the most attention, it’s not your only post-18 option. Despite this, students will often not …
What are hard skills for students?
If you’ve been looking at applications, whether academic or for a job, you may have seen that they often require you to talk about your skills. The term “skills” in itself is incredibly broad, but there are two subcategories that we can break this down …
DELF and DALF: French language certifications explained
If you are thinking of getting an official qualification to prove your French language abilities, the DELF (Diplôme d’Études en Langue Française) and DALF (Diplôme Approfondi de Langue Française) exams, are the ones to consider. These exams, administered by the French Ministry of Education, are …
Top 5 Must-Do Activities for University Students in London: A Student’s Guide
Congratulations on getting into a London university! After the stress of A-levels or BTECs and the nail-biting wait for results day, you’ve made it to one of the most vibrant cities in the world. London’s 1,572 km² landscape, with over 9 million people, offers endless …
How Long Does a Graduate Certificate Take?
It is no secret that getting good qualifications requires a lot of time and energy. Therefore, it can be difficult to achieve qualifications when you barely have any time! This is especially the case if you want to complete a bachelor’s degree at university. After …