GCSE History is considered a difficult subject amongst many students, and it’s understandable why. When I studied GCSE History, I definitely struggled in my first few practice essays. After all, it’s a very content-heavy subject that requires you to learn and memorise so many different …
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 …
How Hard is Further Maths at GCSE?
When it comes to GCSE subjects, there are so many of them and you can only take a limited number. Due to this, it can be difficult to figure out how hard they are in comparison to each other, as you can never take them …
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 …
What Are CACHE Qualifications and Are They Recognised?
When it comes to furthering your education and training for specific fields, there are plenty of options and paths for you to go down. However, figuring out which qualifications are right for you can be a different dilemma altogether. In order to be able to …
Is Religious Education (RE) Compulsory at School?
At school, students take a range of different subjects, which combine to give them a wide and varied education. However, it can get a bit confusing when it comes to figuring out which subjects are options, either made by the student or the school and …
Overview of the Different Qualification Levels in the UK
In the UK, the education system can be broken down and split up in a range of different ways. From the different year groups or key stages in schools, to the different classifications of education stages, such as further education or higher education. However, specific …
How Does Grading on a Curve Work?
As students, when it comes to tests and exams, we know the drill. You learn the content in class and then you revise it for yourself, you take the test and then you get your marks and grade back when it’s done. However, it can …
What is a HND equivalent to?
Different qualifications in education are equivalent to different levels. What levels of qualifications you complete often determine what you can do in the future. If you complete qualifications that are equivalent to higher education levels, this could potentially mean that you have more doors open …
What is a HNC equivalent to?
When deciding your next steps in education, it can be difficult to understand what qualifications you should really be taking. After all, different qualifications are equivalent to different levels in education. It is important to understand what level each qualification is equivalent to, as you …