Unlike the sciences, while English is split into different sub-subjects, they are still somewhat similar. You might find yourself asking, what exactly is the benefit to studying them separately? Should you pick one over the other, and if so, which one? It’s completely normal to …
What Percentage of Master’s Students Get a Distinction in the UK?
If you are studying an undergraduate degree or already have one under your belt, you may think about furthering your education by studying a master’s degree. Choosing whether to study a master’s degree can be a difficult decision. To help, you may want to consider …
How to Manage Stress at University – A Student’s Advice
When you hear someone talk about their time at university, they’ll probably tell you how stressful it is. You might think “I’ll be fine!”, but the truth is that you don’t know what challenges you’ll face at university. It’s better to catch stress earlier than …
What Are University Open Days?
In the UK, applying to university can be an incredibly difficult process. You have to get the subjects, the grades and your personal statement all right to fit the entry requirements for your dream course. Plus, you only get 5 chances! With these 5 chances, …
How Do You Hire a Graduation Gown?
As students, graduation can feel like a faraway goal. It’s something to aspire to after you work your absolute hardest to ace your exams. In a way, it’s a way of rewarding everything you have put into your degree. From the late nights finishing up …
What is an Intercalated Degree?
If you are familiar with the process of becoming a doctor, you will know that it is an incredibly difficult and long process. The first step of this process is completing a degree in medicine. This is commonly referred to as an MBBS. A typical …
The Transition to University: A Students Guide
Going to university is one of the biggest emotional (and financial) decisions you’ll ever make. Loads of people describe university as the best time of their life. However, if, like me, you chose to apply and realised you knew nothing about it, you have no …
Does a Student Loan Count as Income in the UK?
When preparing for university, one of the main things on many students’ minds is finance. The world of banking and tax is hard to understand at the best of times. As a student, you will likely not have much experience, so the system of student …
Does It Matter Which University You Go To?
University is one of the biggest step-ups a person will take. The content is harder, the hours are longer and most of all, you’ll be living on your own for the first time. However, before you even think about any of these, you’ll need to …
How to Get a Degree Without Going to University
In further education, there are so many options, such as going to university, employment, or apprenticeships. There are so many paths to take, that it can be hard to remember them all, and you may be overwhelmed by the choices. One of the paths that …