Writing an application for university can be a stressful experience. There are a range of different components which make up your application and finding the time to get all of them done can be challenging. Especially when you are worrying about exams at the same …
Is There a Maximum Age for University in the UK?
University is a brilliant opportunity to enhance your education and gain an important and useful qualification. The extensive range of subjects means you can find an option that perfectly suits your needs and interests. The university environment also provides an important and exciting social experience. …
The University Grading System Explained
When thinking about university, you may often think about the grades you need to get in. The As, Bs or Cs you may need to even meet the entry requirements. The hours you put in just to ace those exams or excel in that coursework. …
How Many UCAS Points Do You Need For University?
Points based systems have always been integral in most aspects of our lives as students, including our university applications. A-Level grades and extracurriculars are arguably the most common terms that come up during the application process. You may be surprised to hear that many universities …
How Many Universities Can You Apply to Via UCAS?
Trying to find the perfect university to go to can be a very challenging experience. You may not be sure which course you would like to study. You may also be worried about how far away you will be from home. There are so many …
Can You Get a Student Loan For an Apprenticeship?
Although apprenticeships as we know them now have been around since the early 90s, there is still much misinformation about how they are structured and how they differ to university students in terms of financial rights. As someone who has gone through the process of …
10 Tips to Help Budget as a Student
Being a university student tends to be very expensive, so it is important to save money at the same time. Unfortunately, budgeting can be hard, especially with all of the temptations that come with university. Even when you are at college, money can become tighter …
What is a University Degree?
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 …