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Mon, 12/08/2024 - 11:48
Thinking about studying abroad?
With tuition fees at UK universities now a whopping maximum of £9,000 a year, making the UK the third most expensive country in the world for higher education, more...
Mon, 12/08/2024 - 11:14
Once you've decided on the department(s) and supervisor(s) you are going to contact and apply to, it is likely you will need to submit an academic CV as part of your application.
For a PhD...
Mon, 12/08/2024 - 09:52
If you're a student and plan to get yourself a job to earn some extra cash, you'll have to pay:
Income Tax if you earn more than £1,042 a month (this is known as your personal allowance)....
Sat, 10/08/2024 - 18:49
If you have exhausted other avenues of funding and do not wish to take out another loan to fund your studies, there are quite a few charities, foundations and trusts that award partial funding for...
Sat, 10/08/2024 - 17:51
One of the most important sources of funding for your postgraduate study to investigate are the Research Councils.
There are seven grant-awarding Research Councils in the UK:
Arts and Humanities...
Wed, 07/08/2024 - 12:36
The Russell Group is a collection of 24 British public universities, including the University of Cambridge and the University of Edinburgh, that are committed to the highest standards of academic...
Fri, 02/08/2024 - 11:16
Making a decision on which university to attend is not an easy one and should not be taken lightly.
Whether you're applying for an undergraduate or postgraduate course, it's a good idea to do plenty...
Wed, 17/07/2024 - 15:36
To apply for an undergraduate course in the UK, you will first need to choose a degree course, as well as which universities you wish to apply to.
Once you've done this, you can fill out and submit...
Sat, 13/07/2024 - 22:33
UCAS Hub is an online system developed by UCAS that allows you to check the progress of your application once you’ve submitted it.
For example, you can see whether any of your chosen universities/...
Fri, 12/07/2024 - 11:41
Some universities and colleges require that you pass an admissions test as well as standard qualifications if you are applying for courses in particular subjects.
The details for a...
Thu, 11/07/2024 - 20:09
Studential.com receives around 2,000,000 page views a month made by 600,000 unique visitors per month, around 90% of which comes from within the UK. We don't track the age or gender of our visits,...
Wed, 10/07/2024 - 15:44
If you are currently considering engineering as a career that you may be interested in, then you will need to ensure that you make the right choice for you.
This guide will give you lots of...
Wed, 10/07/2024 - 14:51
Considering applying for a nursing degree at university? Our guide will help you decide whether it's the right choice for you, and what's involved in a typical Nursing undergraduate course.
Why...
Wed, 10/07/2024 - 14:31
Some university courses require applicants to take an admissions test - if this happens to be the case for you, don’t worry!
They’re generally not something you can really spend ages swotting...
Wed, 10/07/2024 - 11:38
The personal statement tips and advice below is kindly brought to you by a sixth form admissions tutor with many year's of experience in helping students with their UCAS application.
1. The UCAS...
Wed, 10/07/2024 - 10:29
As you may already know, successfully applying to university is all about standing out from the crowd.
The aim of the game is to get those offers, and to get offers you need to make your UCAS...
Thu, 30/05/2024 - 21:39
The International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme is an internationally recognised qualification for 3-19 year olds, originally introduced to meet the educational needs of diplomats’ children...
Wed, 22/05/2024 - 10:23
Degree apprenticeships are a great way to become degree qualified whilst still getting in-work experience, and a regular pay.
It’s also a great way to avoid being saddled with a large student loan...
Mon, 20/05/2024 - 12:56
An apprenticeship interview is no different from a job interview insofar as the applicant should treat the interview with the same degree of professionalism.
1. Preparing for your interview
Once...
Thu, 09/05/2024 - 21:13
If A level results day turned out to be a disappointment, rather than a cause for celebration, try not to worry.
Give yourself time to think and consider your next step toward retaking A...