You may have heard of honorary degrees being awarded to some of your favourite celebrities, even people who aren’t actively involved in university or academia. Did you know that honorary degrees have been awarded for hundreds of years, as far back as the 1400s! The …
How Long Does University Clearing Last?
Waiting for A-Level results or equivalent qualifications can definitely be nerve-wracking – especially if you think you might not have done as well as you hoped! This can make the summer holidays feel very long and scary, as you wonder whether you will have enough …
How Much Does Going to a Russell Group Uni Matter?
‘Russell Group’ is a term that most prospective university students hear a lot when applying to university. You may recognise some of their universities, such as the University of Oxford and Cambridge, as world-leading institutions. However, are these universities so prestigious because of their role …
How To Make Your UCAS Application Stand Out
For me, applying for university was probably one of the most stressful parts of sixth form and that’s including exams, coursework and balancing all of that with the rest of my life. Each year, thousands of students apply, but there’s only a certain number of …
What to do if you don’t have a reference for UCAS
Anyone applying to university in the UK will have heard of UCAS, the system through which all the applications go. The UCAS form is a major part of the application process, and it can get confusing keeping track of the different sections, from the personal …
HND vs Degree: What’s the Difference?
When it comes to higher education, the most traditional route is an undergraduate degree, or more specifically a bachelor’s degree. However, there are many other options available to students. Some of these can still be studied at university, although others may be taken at a …
How many references for UCAS?
The UCAS system is the way to apply for university in the UK. There are several different sections to keep track of on the application, from basic personal details, to the personal statement, to your actual subject and university choices. One less talked about part …
A Student’s Guide To The Oxbridge Collegiate System
You may or may not already know that the Oxbridge universities – the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge – do not have a centralised campus. Instead, the universities use the collegiate system! Many prospective Oxbridge students are unsure about how colleges work …
What is a Graduate Certificate?
Life as an undergraduate is certainly busy, and you may feel like you don’t really have time to consider all your postgraduate options – should you move into employment and start earning a wage, or maybe try to progress further in higher education to earn …
PhD vs DPhil: What’s the Difference?
Postgraduate degrees are often a mystery to many students, and certainly not guaranteed to be part of your future plans. There are many options available in both employment and higher education, one such option being a PhD. However, you may have also heard the term …