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 …
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 …
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 …
The 10 Hardest University Degrees in the UK – Ranked for 2025
As a higher level of education, degree programmes are generally considered harder than most previous forms of education. This is often due to the increased depth and complexity of the courses. While this can apply to all degree subjects, it can also mean that particular …
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 …