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Of the three main post-secondary pathways, going to university remains the default choice across the UK in 2024. But for apprenticeships and early careers opportunities, despite all their unique benefits so suited to today’s cost-of-living crisis, it remains a battle for a distant second place.

Find out how to convince admissions tutors you’re right for this course, through your knowledge and understanding of what it entails.

Develop a personal statement that’s clear, succinct, and communicates why you’re passionate about studying software engineering.

Make sure you understand what course you’re applying for and what skills and attributes admissions tutors are looking for, so you can write a successful sports and exercise science statement.

Students can access a variety of support to manage their mental health and wellbeing in higher education – ranging from help with a specific condition through to ways they can look after their general wellbeing.

Shikha Singh, Career Counsellor, The Cathedral and John Connon Senior School

Everything you need to prepare for the 2025 application cycle – all in one place.

Oli De Botton, Chief Executive, The Careers and Enterprise Company (CEC)

Vanessa Wilson, Chief Executive Officer, University Alliance

Jason Holt, Chief Executive, Holts Group of Companies

Dr Katie Petty-Saphon, Chief Executive, Medical Schools Council (MSC)

Professor Sir Gerry McCormac FRSE, FSA, FRSA, FHEA, Principal and Vice-Chancellor, University of Stirling

Heather Cousins, Deputy Secretary, Skills and Education Group in the Department for the Economy examines what increased competition means for student progression in Northern Ireland.

Chris Hale, writing in his former role as Director of Policy, Universities UK (UUK).

Ginny Page, Director of Education Programmes, Gatsby Foundation

Anthony McClaran, Vice-Chancellor St Mary’s University Twickenham and Chair of GuildHE

John Cope, Executive Director of Strategy, Policy and Public Affairs, UCAS