Studying for a master’s degree can be a great idea as it advances your education and can even give your resume a boost too. However, the decision can be a bit more complicated, particularly when it comes to the nitty gritty parts of it like …
Can You Use Pencil in Exams? | GCSE, A-Level, University and More
When it comes to exams, there are so many little details that you need to get just right. Some of these are just so that you can be properly prepared and ready, but others may be the difference between you being disqualified from your exam …
Is it Worth Repaying Student Loans Early?
When it comes to student finance and repaying your student loans, the process can often feel confusing and a bit overwhelming at times. There can be so many different elements to wrap your head around, from the different repayment plans to the thresholds and interest …
Which Qualifications are ‘Below’ an Honours Degree?
Even just in the UK, there are so many different qualifications for you to choose from. Looking just at degrees, there are bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees, PhDs and even Degree Apprenticeships, but what about the qualifications that are considered “below” this level? In fact, what …
How Are Universities (Actually) Ranked?
Especially when you’re looking at applying to university, it can be difficult to compare different universities to each other and figure out which ones are the best one for you. Depending on your own situation, you may find that it’s useful to look at the …
Are University Open Days Worth Going To?
If you’re thinking about applying to university in the UK, you’ll know that you only have 5 choices of course/university to apply to through UCAS. However, you may be wondering how you’re supposed to make this choice! When it comes to picking your university choices, …
How Long (typically) Are University Lectures?
University lectures are a big part of university life. They usually take up the most time in a student’s week, and are helpful for university classes and essays. However, you might notice that you may have more or less lectures than your friends, and your …
Can You Appeal a University Rejection?
As every student knows, receiving university decisions is the most stressful part of the application process! Unfortunately, you may not get the results you hoped for, and find yourself being rejected by a university. However, you might feel like you were treated unfairly during the …
Can You Get Feedback After a University Rejection?
University applications are a huge step in a student’s path towards higher education, and it is hard to predict what will happen. Although students are excited to open UCAS and find the offers they have received, it is unfortunately sometimes the case that you may …
Red Brick Universities | Everything Applicant’s Need to Know
When it comes to university, there are a whole host of terms floating around that everybody seems to know about. For prospective university students, this can be super confusing, so don’t worry if you feel out of the loop – you aren’t alone! An example …