The UK qualification system can be complex. There are several levels and types of qualifications, which each offer you different things. Knowing which qualification is suitable for your goals is difficult, especially if you’re unsure on which employment field you want to enter. You might …
Does Student Finance Cover Foundation Years?
Foundation years at university can be so beneficial for students. This is because they allow students to be fully prepared for the courses they are about to start. They are often known as Year 0 because they provide students with the necessary skills required to …
Do AS-Levels Still Exist 2025
After you have completed your GCSEs, you will probably be wondering what your next step in education will be. You will probably have heard about taking A-Levels or doing an apprenticeship. However, have you heard of AS-Levels? This term is thrown all over the place …
What is an MBA Qualification?
Once students progress further into their education journeys, there may be a lot of new terms and educational pathways that appear. It’s perfectly natural to feel confusion when hearing about different qualifications and degrees. One such example is an MBA, which is not something that’s …
What is a QTS?
If you are not in (or planning to be in) the teaching sector, it is quite unlikely for you to have heard of a QTS. This is because a lot of people don’t need a QTS, so it’s not well-known. Despite this, a QTS is …
Who is Eligible for a Student Loan in the UK?
If you’re a student you’ve probably been told about how important education is. However, education can also be incredibly expensive and be difficult on your bank account. Luckily, there are a range of finical aid schemes available to help students pay for the costs of …
Most Popular Apprenticeships in the UK
Apprenticeships are gaining more popularity than ever. They provide a different route to getting your dream career, instead of university. There are so many different types of apprenticeships now too, as businesses realise how valuable they really are. They allow individuals to develop the skills …
Most Popular Apprenticeship Providers in the UK
Apprenticeships are gaining more and more popularity, meaning more businesses and companies are striving to offer them. Apprenticeships produce excellent employees, who have skills tailored to each company. Therefore, increasing amounts of businesses are trying to provide apprenticeship programmes. However, companies are unable to do …
What is Tertiary Education in the UK?
In the UK, there are so many different levels of education and qualifications that they all seem to get jumbled up. Many of these terms are very similar or mean the same thing. This can make it particularly confusing to know what the difference between …
What is a Pre-University Summer School?
As the summer slowly approaches, many students will want to relax and completely wipe out school from their minds. Others, however, may want to continue to push themselves with their studies. For instance, others may attend summer schools. Some may choose to join a pre-university …