A student's guide to London
London’s diversity and rapidity will challenge and excite you in equal amounts.
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A student's guide to London
London’s diversity and rapidity will challenge and excite you in equal amounts.
A student's guide to Manchester
Local yet international, full of heritage yet incredibly multicultural, large yet friendly and accessible – it has to be Manchester.
A student's guide to Newcastle
Where to eat, drink, and relax, and how to get the most out of your time living and studying in Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
A student's guide to Nottingham
Nottingham packs a punch when it comes to dining, shopping, nightlife, sport, and culture. But the city isn’t just about the new – it is steeped in history...
About the essay collection
UCAS, in collaboration with Unite Students and Knight Frank, is grateful for the input from a range of stakeholders and partners across the UK education and skills sectors, whose individual voices have created this essay collection. The opinions expressed in individual essays are the authors’ own, and do not reflect the views of UCAS. The purpose of this release is to stimulate debate.
Accommodation for apprentices
If you decide to do an apprenticeship, accommodation is something to consider if you’re going to live away from home. It’s important you make the right decision for you and your circumstances, so you feel comfortable and happy after coming home from work. We’ve outlined what you need to know to make an informed decision for you.
Accommodation providers
At UCAS, we know students. We are the start of university life for applicants to go to university and provide a helping hand as they move through searching, finding, applying and confirming their university of choice.
Accommodation Search
Shine a spotlight on your student living space on our portal for all UK student accommodation, hosted directly within the UCAS platform.
Accommodation Search Frequently Asked Questions
Below are some common questions we have already been asked, alongside our answers. If you have a different question you need answering, simply use the contact link below and one of our team will be happy to help you.
Achieving energy sector goals through green apprenticeships
Recruiting future talent - can apprenticeship opportunities help achieve energy goals in the energy and utilities sector?
Activity ideas to get your class thinking about apprenticeships
Handy lesson starters which introduce Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5 students to learning more about apprenticeships.
Additional funding
As well as a student loan, there’s other financial support available from a range of sources. Find out more about funding your undergraduate course.
Addressing the apprenticeship information gap: How employers and the education sector can improve access by finding solutions together
Taking the first steps out of school and into higher education is an exciting time in many students’ journeys. But school leavers can’t make key decisions about their future without understanding the full range of choices and opportunities available – and importantly, how to access them.