Further Education

If you have chosen to undertake an undergraduate degree the chances are you will be expected to complete a dissertation. A dissertation is a final piece of work towards your degree. A degree is made up of different...

When you are at university you should never feel that you are alone. There are thousands of other young people in exactly the same situation as you, and sometimes you might need some advice from someone impartial. Your...

If you have moved away from home for college or university and you cannot get a room in Halls of Residence or you would prefer to privately rent, it pays to be organised and know how to go about renting a place from a...

If you have chosen to move away from home to study you will need to arrange somewhere to live. The most popular option for first-time students is to move in to university Halls of Residence. These are housing...

If you are a student within the UK you may be entitled to help from the government with your fees and living costs. There are a variety of grants and loans available to people who are studying, and it is important that...

When going away to university it’s a good idea to open a student bank account. You will need a bank account for your student loan to be paid into as well as any other payments for part time work you undertake. Most high...

You may be eager to get away from home and begin your new student life, but remember that you will also need to think about your safety and wellbeing while there. The temptation to go out and drink alcohol will be very...

If you enjoy playing sports you will find a lot of opportunities to join various different teams when you go to university.  Most universities offer activities in many different sports.  Football, Rugby, Hockey...

If you are studying for an exam or an essay and you feel that you are unable to complete the work due to outside influences you may be able to apply for extenuating circumstances. Extenuating circumstances can be...

When making your application to university perhaps the most important part is the personal statement. This section gives you the opportunity to really sell yourself and show admissions why you are suitable for the...

Although it may be the last thing on your mind, working a few hours a week on top of your studies can make a big difference to your wallet. If you are interested in getting a part time job your first port of call should...

While you are considering what to do when you finish school, you may come across the organisation ‘National Union of Students’ (NUS).  So what is it that they do exactly. The NUS is the representative body of 95% of the...

So you have decided what course to study at university; the next question is should you choose a university far away from home and move out of mum and dad’s, or should you stay and choose a university locally. There are...

When starting university you may find that you need to stretch your finances that little bit further than before. Although some choose to work alongside their studies, many students do not have time and will have to...

Throughout the UK the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IPD) is being offered to young people who would like to study a range of subjects in detail from an academic perspective. The course is an internationally...

Moving away from home for the first time can be a daunting experience. You won’t know anyone, you will be in an unfamiliar city, and you will be in a new home. The good news is that almost every other person you meet...

While away at university you should remember not to neglect your health, and you should make sure that you look after yourself. Being around so many other people constantly can result in you getting ill if there is a...

If you would like to take some time out from studying before heading off to university, or you have finished and you want to see a bit of the world before getting a job, perhaps you should consider travelling for a...

You may decide that during your gap year you would like to give something back and volunteer some of your time. Not only is this a generous thing to do, it will also look great on your CV. You will learn new skills...

When you first arrive at university it is likely that the fresher’s week will be in full swing. There will be lots of different people trying to get you to join their sports club, become part of their society, or to...

Being a student means that you will be able to get big discounts and freebies around the high street.   If you are a student then you are probably going to need a computer.  Is it possible to get a free computer,  Yes...