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Media studies. A great introduction for a future career in media? Or a subject some universities aren’t too keen on? We asked universities what they really think.
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A-level law – good or bad idea? You may have heard that some universities aren’t keen on it. We asked some admissions tutors to find out what the real story is…
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After completing four or five Highers in S5, you might be offered the chance to spend the next year taking Advanced Highers before continuing on to university. Will doing this help you get into uni? The experts explain.
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If you’re invited to take a test by a university you’ve applied to, you''ll need to make sure you're prepared. Our experts share their top tips on what you need to do.
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They both have the same end result – a degree (hopefully!) – so how does study differ between a further education college and a traditional university? Here’s how.
1 min readWhat is GuildHE?
GuildHE is an organisation that universities and colleges can choose to become a member of. Take a look here to find out what the GuildHE is and who's a member.
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Unusually, University College London ask that all UK students meet certain modern language requirements. Find out the alternatives if you don't have this...
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Whether you just missed out on a grade at GCSE or lack certain subjects, you can still get to university if you’re willing to put some extra work in – here's how.
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