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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.

This page shows you all the extra tips international applicants might need to know when making a UCAS application.

Find out what the subject-specific entry requirements for postgraduate university courses are, and what universities are looking for.

What skills are employers looking for and why are they important?

How we support widening access and participation through our products and services.

Social workers offer support to those most in need, whether it’s a family under pressure or a person with a physical or learning disability trying to live independently.

Dr Lisa Morrison Coulthard, Research Director: Optimal Pathways Development, National Foundation for Education Research (NFER)

In its latest report in the Next Steps series, UCAS, with support from the Carers Trust, uses brand new insight collected from the new set of widening participation questions on the UCAS application to examine the educational experiences of young adult carers.

What do you need to do before you start your programme?

Whether you are a careers adviser, or a teacher supporting students, you'll need to continually reflect on your careers practice to keep improving the value of what you do. We can help with some of this...

Joy Elliott-Bowman, Director of Policy and Development, Independent Higher Education (IHE)

Jennifer Coupland, Chief Executive Officer, Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education

Information and resources for teachers and advisers to help students choose their which path to take after school.

Find out about graduate apprenticeships and how to find one.

Higher apprenticeships are available in England at levels 4 and 5.

Higher apprenticeships are available in Northern Ireland if you are already employed, or about to take up paid employment. Higher apprenticeships are available from Levels 4 – 7.

Counsellors can make a significant positive impact on people’s lives, and ultimately improve the health and well-being of our society.