- Where to start?
- Step 1: Choosing courses
- Step 2: Applying
- Step 3: Offers
- Step 4: Results
- Step 5: Next steps
- Step 6: Starting university or college
- UCAS Tariff
- UCAS terms explained
- Events
- Student finance
- News
- Important dates
Choosing the right course
There are so many choices that it's hard to know where to start. Make sure you're choosing a course for the right reasons - are you going to be happy studying the course? If you have a career in mind, do you need a specific qualification? Deciding what to study requires lots of research, so take time to look at what's available.
How to choose the right course
Advice on making the right decision when choosing courses.
Foundation degrees
Thinking about taking a foundation degree? Get the facts here.
Postgraduate courses
Find out more about applying for postgraduate courses.
Find out what others say
If you'd like to find out what other students say about choosing courses and applying to university, visit the Student Stories website - this site features students talking honestly about their own university experiences and can help you to make the right choices for the right reasons.
If you're thinking about your career options, visit the icould website where you can watch hundreds of films of real people talking about their career stories and how they found their ideal job.