Degrees can be daunting and sound very confusing, especially if you are new to university study. There are a range of degrees at different academic levels and at which students can gain many different qualifications. If you are a student looking to study at university …
A Guide to University Degree Classifications in the UK
While grades aren’t everything, they tend to be important at every part of the education system at least in the UK. If you choose to study at university, this is no different. The grading system is a little different to the A’s and B’s of …
What is an Undergraduate Degree?
The entire university application process is a daunting prospect as there are so many choices to be made. This is made no easier by the mildly complex naming system given to the various degrees and equivalent courses available. Undergraduate is just one of the terms …
What is Higher Education?
Throughout education, students come across many technical terms related to their studies. Many of these can be similar or even sound the same. However, some have completely different meanings and separate uses. Higher education is one of the most confusing, as it is often mixed …
What are the Best Universities for Art in the UK
Thousands of students apply to art universities every year. But how do they decide exactly which ones to apply to? What makes a particular university the ‘best’ university for art. There are many factors that may contribute to a university being placed on this list. …
How Many Clothes Do You Need for University?
If you are preparing to start university, you may be wondering how many clothes do you need to take with you? What type of clothes should you take? How do you wash your clothes? If this is you, then look no further. Of course, clothes …
What is a Master’s Degree?
Learning an academic or technical subject that interests you can be a great opportunity to develop and grow in ways that could positively influence your career path. One way to do this is by furthering your education and looking to the future. After completing sixth …
What is a PhD?
If you want to go to university or even if you are at university already, you may have your career path fully planned out. You may know exactly what you need to do and what qualifications you need to have in order to achieve your …
7 Tips to Getting a First-Class Degree at University
A university degree is one of the highest educational levels most people will achieve and it has a lot of prestige attached to it. However, a First-Class Degree is an even greater achievement, as it shows that you are one of the best in your …
17 Things to Include in a Personal Statement for University
Writing a personal statement for university is extremely important. It is a students first contact with the university, so making a good first impression is key to try secure a place. For students applying to university from sixth form college, your teachers at college should …