University is an exciting time! The way you learn is slightly different to how you’ve learnt at school and college. There are a number of different types of lessons and while they are less formal than in school you still can’t simply skip them all …
How to Change University Course After Accepting Offer
After going through the application process for university through UCAS, prior to acceptance, you may begin to have doubts about the course choice or subject that you want to study. This is the case for many students, and whilst cancelling and changing courses can seem …
Ways to Avoid Paying Back Your Student Loan in the UK
Graduation can often feel like the end of the chapter for your university days. However, for most students, there will be a permanent reminder that stubbornly lingers. While university will leave you with the degree, the memories and a range of life skills, it can …
Do You Get Paid for a Work Placement at University?
When looking into different universities and courses, you may have heard some of them talking about work placements. Maybe you’ve even heard university students discussing them. But what actually are they? Your mind has probably turned to money. Is this an opportunity for you to …
Does Your Degree Certificate Display Your Grade On It?
On completion of a degree students will receive a degree certificate. This certificate helps increase our chance of being hired and is a method of demonstrating our academic ability to future employers. But what is the significance of a degree certificate, why is it important …
Can You Retake GCSE Maths at University?
Some students may find themselves in a situation whereby they are in university but still need to retake some of their GCSE’s, in particular their maths GCSE. This article aims to discuss if and how you can retake your GCSE Maths qualification. GCSE Maths along with …
What is Student ID and How Do You Get it?
There are thousands of students at university from all around the world, many of which are different ages and ethnicities, it can be hard for universities to keep track of all of them. Due to the size of universities, it would not be feasible to …
How to Write a First-Class Honours Degree on Your CV (The Proper Way)
Achieving a first-class honours degree is a hugely admirable achievement. It is an essential element to include when piecing together your CV. However, the question lies in how to do this properly? Ensuring it is written on your CV the correct way would make sure employers do …
A Student’s Top 10 Tips for University Interviews
A university admission interview might be your first experience of a formal interview. It can be nerve-wracking, no matter whether you are a seasoned interviewee or a novice. Every student is there to get an opportunity to start their higher education. There are several things …
How to Get Into University Without Any A-Levels
At this time of year, a lot of people you know may be talking about applying to university. You may want to go to university yourself, but you have no A-Levels. A-Levels are widely regarded as the way to get into university, this may make …