Along with dentistry and law, medicine ranks amongst one of the hardest and longest degree programmes offered by universities. An extensive knowledge of physiology, pharmacology, psychology and other areas of human biology is required to become a qualified doctor. For example, a doctor must know …
What Are Level 4 Qualifications in the UK?
In the UK, different types of qualifications are given different levels. The levels indicate the difficulty as well as the knowledge gained from that level. In the UK, these levels are numbered. Therefore, Level 4 is the fourth level of difficulty. However, without any background …
How Do You Prepare For Online Exams?
While written exams are the standard across the UK, not everybody sits them. Sometimes, students will sit an online exam. The problem is that there’s far less information about online exams than written exams, which can make the online exam process daunting. So, what is …
Top 10 Things To Do In The Summer Holidays
The summer holidays are almost every student’s favourite holiday. Nice weather and the freedom to do what you like are the perfect combination. But not every student knows exactly how they want to spend their summer. Summer might already be over before you decide what …
Memorising Quotes: Top Tips
Most exams do not just test how well you understand a topic. Often, they also assess your recollection of key facts. This unfortunately means that, as part of your preparation, you need to memorise these important bits of information. Many people struggle with this part …
The UK Education System Explained
If you’ve been to any form of school, college or university in the UK, then you’ve been a part of its education system. While that may sound like a really complicated word, it is actually really simple. It is just referring to the different stages …
Can You Move Sixth Form in Year 12?
Going to sixth form after doing GCSEs can seem like a huge leap in education and, for most people, it is. A-Levels are tough and, fortunately, you won’t be the only person who feels that way. However, sometimes the best course of action is to …
What is a Placement Year at University?
University often conjures images of the ultimate academic experience. From lecture halls to libraries and the experience of the professors. While this is obviously true for some universities, especially the most prestigious, your university experience can be shaped by more than just academics. This may …
Do Students Need a Laptop?
Through all stages of education, students use many different resources to allow them to learn more effectively. The resources that will allow them to learn most effectively are also age appropriate for these students. For example, colouring pencils and crayons in pre-school and thick, wordy …
How Do You Write an English Essay?
English is a subject that most either love or hate. Due to its subjectivity, it can be difficult to master. It’s not like maths where there is one right or wrong answer. However, if you’re like me, that is what you like about the subject. …