Discover
Unsure of what to do with your life or what your next steps are? Use our information on careers, apprenticeships and university to explore what routes are available and which one is right for you.
Information and advice pages
Discover
Unsure of what to do with your life or what your next steps are? Use our information on careers, apprenticeships and university to explore what routes are available and which one is right for you.
Graduate schemes and entry-level jobs
Finding your first full-time job after you graduate can be a challenge, especially if you’re unfamiliar with the UK jobs system. There are a few types of roles that you can get after university, each with its own strengths, weaknesses and application requirements.
How to become a pilot
Being a pilot is a fantastic job for people who enjoy responsibility, technology, meeting people and the excitement of flying a commercial aircraft.
How to become an accountant
Think accountancy is all about number-crunching? Think again! There’s far more to being an accountant than just figures.
How to fill in the UCAS application
If your child has decided university is the right path for them, here’s what they’ll need to know about making a UCAS application.
Hub live sessions
We run live sessions in the UCAS Hub to help those researching their next steps, and record them all. You can access them below.
Neurodiversity support for apprenticeships
Discover the support options for neurodiverse applicants and apprentices with UCAS
Parent and guardian guide to apprenticeships
Heard of an apprenticeship but not sure what it’s all about? Here, we share what you need to know and practical tips for supporting someone who might be thinking about an apprenticeship.
Plot twist! Helping your teen embrace plan B
Sometimes the unexpected brings new opportunities, whether it’s exploring a different course, considering an apprenticeship, or going through Clearing.
Scholarships, grants, and bursaries
If your student loan won’t nearly be enough to cover your university costs, check out these extra ways of receiving funds to help with living expenses and tuition fees.
Scholarships, grants, and bursaries: Specific subjects
Scholarships are available for students studying a specific subject at university. Learn more about them, including what you can do to help your chances of getting one.
Students eligible for free school meals (FSM)
Being eligible for free school meals (FSM) means you might be able get help to meet different costs, and access other types of support if you want to go to university.
T Levels
Facts about T Levels: what's involved in studying them, how they are assessed, and how long they take to complete.
Teachers and advisers: Talking about apprenticeships
It's always a great time to educate students on the pathway that combines education, experience and salary, all under one roof.
The pros and cons of university
Thinking about your next steps and wondering whether uni is right for you? We cover the pros and cons to help you decide.
Traditional degree or degree apprenticeship?
Choosing between a traditional degree and a degree apprenticeship seems hard, but not when you have all the info you need.
UCAS events for advisers
Discover the different types of events, when and where they are, and how to prepare for them.
What does the Journey to a Million mean for apprenticeships?
Jennifer Coupland, Chief Executive Officer, Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education