UK universities

If you’re in the sixth form and thinking about heading to university, where do you begin? We bring you sage advice on everything from narrowing down the right course to nailing your personal statement and navigating confirmation and clearing. And if your university place is already in the bag, we’ve gathered some Freshers’ Week tips from students who have recently been through it all themselves.

Global universities

We’re hearing from more and more schools whose pupils are eschewing further education in the UK in favour of heading abroad to Europe, the USA and beyond. Check out our feature on the changing landscape of university applications in Europe, learn more about the pros and cons of studying in Canada, and find out everything you need to know about the often complicated and competitive US university and college application process.

Careers and life beyond school

University isn’t right for everyone – and for many school leavers, it can be tricky to decide which path to go down instead. From apprenticeships to travelling or even launching straight into a career, we take a look at the alternatives worth considering.

Finance

We all know that leaving school leads to much more independence – particularly when it comes to finances. But what’s the best way to budget and save for university? We’ve rounded up the various things that sixth-formers, young adults and their parents need to bear in mind when planning their finances for university and beyond, from student loans to tax and investing.