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What do universities think about A-level media studies?
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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Student finance: what parents need to know
Not sure what financial support there is for your child at university or how their repayments work? Read our beginner's guide to student finance for parents.
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What do universities really think about A-level law?
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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Will Advanced Highers help me get into uni?
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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Should you apply for more than one course at the same university?
Applying for different courses at one university? This can be a good, or bad, idea depending on the subject. Read our advice — including personal statement tips - before you apply.
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Top ways to prepare for entry tests - as told by students, tutors and trainers
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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Why your AS-level grades still really matter
Contrary to what you may hear, AS-levels are still important following the recent shake-up of A-levels, in particular when it comes to applying for university.
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How easy is it to switch courses once I’m at university?
Thinking about changing university course? Read our advice for anyone wanting to switch subject or uni.
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Further education college versus university: how do degree studies differ?
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.