When it comes to an undergraduate application, you’ll probably already be aware that applicants have up to 5 choices of which university and/or which university course they want to apply for. Your next question might be whether this is the same when it comes to …
When Should You Apply For a Master’s?
When it comes to applying for a master’s degree, things tend to be a little bit more tricky. For an undergraduate degree or some other kind of undergraduate course, the application process was simple. You applied through UCAS, which alongside your sixth form or college, …
Considering a Foundation Year? | Everything You Need to Know
If you’re thinking about going to university, you’ll have realised that there are a wide range of different programmes you can take. Some of your options include the typical 3-year degree, an HNC, an HND and even an integrated master’s degree and so many more. …
What is Coursework at University?
Compared to the rest of the British education system, university can seem so very different. Lessons are now lectures or seminars, you have complete independence, and you even have the option to live on campus. Plus, there are so many other differences on top of …
Do You Pay Tuition Fees For a Placement Year?
Placement years during a degree can often feel like an entirely different world to your actual degree course. Gone are the lectures, seminars and essays of university and now you’re faced with an actual working environment for you to gain experience. As placement years don’t …
Which Universities Accept T-Levels?
In comparison to other level 3 qualifications, such as A-Levels, Highers or BTECs, T-Levels are relatively new qualifications. Due to this, it can lead to much more questions about how qualifications like this are viewed and what kind of future prospects they give you. This …
Which University Ranking System Should You Use?
University rankings can have many uses. Whether you are trying to pick the best university for you based on how it compares to others on certain criteria or even if you simply want to know which university is considered to be the best, in the …
Online vs Paper-Based Exams: What Are the Differences?
Technology is often all around students in schools, colleges and universities, from computers in every classroom to online assignments, and revision websites relied on by thousands. Despite this, most traditional exams, including GCSEs and A-Levels, are still paper-based. Yet in recent years, with the COVID-19 …
When Does an EPQ Have to Be Submitted?
An Extended Project Qualification is an excellent complement to any college or sixth form education. The self-motivated writing process means that students must develop discipline and work ethic. However, this individualised pathway means it can be hard for students to know when the official submission …
Had a Bad Exam? | 10 Ways to De-stress and Move On
With life, there are undoubtably going to be events that just don’t go to plan. With something as big as exam season, it’s inevitable that students will face hardships and situations that quickly spiral out of control. It may be something as mundane as oversleeping, …