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Our knowledge base features articles about the range of further and higher education options available, how to find opportunities and how to make a great application. Use the filters on this page to find the articles which may be most relevant to you. 

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Higher Education FAQs

We regularly answer questions about higher education, so we have put together a list of the things we are asked the most. Can’t find what you’re looking for? Get in touch and ask us directly!

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Jargon Buster

The education system can be full of acronyms and unfamiliar terms, so we have explained some of these.

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Journey to Higher Education – Year 10

There are steps you can take now to start working towards your goals and considering what you might want to do after school.

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Journey to Higher Education – Year 9

You may think that you don’t need to think about higher education until you’re 18, but there are still some decisions you can make a little earlier to kick-start your journey.

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Journey to Higher Education – Year 11

You may think that you don’t need to think about higher education until you’re 18, but there are still some decisions you can make a little earlier to kick-start your journey.

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Journey to Higher Education – Year 12

You may think that you don’t need to think about higher education until you’re 18, but there are still some decisions you can make a little earlier to kick-start your journey.

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Journey to Higher Education – Year 13

In your final year of sixth form or college, you may be thinking about your next steps, so we have popped together some pointers to help you.

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Myth Buster

There are lots of myths about higher education and we’re trying to break them down into the facts!

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Returning to Education – Adult Learners 

Returning to education is a big decision but there are many different routes and pathways that you can take to achieve your goals, and lots of help along the way.

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Student Finance

There is a cost associated to studying for a higher education qualification, but there is also a lot of financial support available.

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The Application Process

The UCAS application cycle runs throughout the academic year and there are many steps to consider.

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