Nations that use a British academic system require a body of work to be produced during the end of an ‘undergraduate’ or ‘masters degree’. The contents of a dissertation are used to help determine your final grade at the end of your degree. A dissertation …
What Happens if You Fail Your 3rd Year at University?
University can be incredibly difficult and at times, you may not do as well as you had hoped you would. This may be due to failing assignments or modules, which could eventually add up to you failing an entire year of your degree. In the …
How to Get a University Scholarship – The Ultimate UK Guide
What university student will say no to free money? Well, by not applying to the numerous scholarships out there, students are essentially ignoring money that is readily accessible to them that would help them during their time at university. Finances can be a touchy subject and …
How Much Does University Cost Parents?
Stepping into university can be a pivotal time for many students; it can bring down a lot of changes in life, including a new-found sense of independence. But while independence is very often associated with university life, it is highly likely that you will need a bit of assistance — or …
Top 10 Easiest Medical Schools for Admission (by Acceptance Rate)
Medical schools across the UK are notoriously difficult to get into. Medicine is a very popular course, so there is lots of competition for a limited number of places. If you are deciding which medical schools you want to apply to, you may want to …
Should You Drop Out of University?
Dropping out of university: most university students think about it, and quite a few students consider it seriously. Every student knows that there are plenty of factors involved in the process of dropping out – your future options, your finances, and most importantly, whether it’s …
How Do University Credits Work? – Student’s Guide
Students tend to talk about the percentage they achieved in an exam or a piece of coursework, but they don’t really talk much about university credits. University credits are essential to completing your degree and yet it probably doesn’t even cross most student’s minds. Credits …
Can You Lie About GCSE Grades on UCAS?
The importance of GCSE qualifications can’t really be overstated. For one reason or another, your GCSEs may not go as you had planned or hoped, and unfortunately, some students do find themselves disappointed on results day. Many students find themselves tempted to lie about their …
Do Universities Have Half Term?
Going to university is an exciting thing – you are entering the next stage of both your education and your life, full of new opportunities, both social and academic. Most university courses last between 3 – 5 years, but obviously students aren’t constantly at university for …
What Age Do You Start and Finish University?
As we approach the spring term, it may strike a shock to current Year 13’s that their school education is coming to a close and soon they will be embarking on the start of a new journey; either beginning an apprenticeship for their ideal job …