Applications for Medicine, Veterinary and Dentistry as well for all courses at Oxford and Chemistry must be submitted by October.

All other applications must be submitted by January.

It is important that you start working on your personal statement no later than June.

Students often ask these type of questions, we would look to discuss what a good university is for the student. For example where would they like to study and what type of course would suit their needs.

To get more information and advice book an appointment here.

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(the number is linked to the year of application i.e. 26 means apply for 2026 UCAS application cycle)

You can apply for a Student Loan with Student Finance England to pay for your fees and Maintenance costs. Please visit https://www.gov.uk/student-finance for more information.

You can also find more information in our website.

An apprenticeship is a real job where you learn, gain experience and get paid. You're an employee with a contract of employment and holiday leave. 

By the end of an apprenticeship, you'll have the right skills and knowledge needed for your chosen career. To become an apprentice, you must: be 16 or over.

Please find out more about apprenticeships here.

No, an employer would be sponsored to run an apprenticeship on a full time basis. 

Once you finish your apprenticeship, you can then go to university. Even if you start work after your apprenticeship and later on decide to go to university, that is still an option for you.

There is no limit to the amount of apprenticeships you can apply for.

• For those aged between 16-17 - £4.81 an hour

• For those aged between 18-20 - £6.83 an hour

• For apprentices under 19 - £4.81 an hour

Find more information at the government website.

Follow the link for different ways of obtaining a national insurance number.

No, we help support students with their applications and researching for jobs.

Please find more information on the Part-time jobs and Getting Ready sections.

No, but we help support students with their preparation and finding work experience.

Currently we have several opportunities for virtual work experience. 

Find more information on the Work experience and Getting Ready sections of the website.

Work experience is carried out for a short period of time (1-2 weeks).

Industry placements have a minimum of 45 days (315 hours) and must be meaningful to you, developing your employability skills in an area of your interest. 

Industry placements are available for vocational students, and it enables you to complete your course with the skills, knowledge and expertise that employers want, by creating opportunities to develop a broad range of employability and industry relevant skills linked to your qualification and chosen career path.