HOW TO APPLY

Most applications to universities in the UK are submitted through the admissions service UCAS. You can also search the UCAS website for a wide range of undergraduate courses.

Your young person can apply for up to five courses at once. As part of the application process, they will also be asked to compile a personal statement.

For tips on writing a statement, visit www.helpinghand.staffs.ac.uk

With so many subjects on offer, it can be difficult to narrow down what degree to study. Here are some pointers to consider:

What s bjects does yo r child enjoy at school or college Wo ld they pre er to contin e st dying a s bject they know or try something new

Do they have a career in mind I so, try to research what q alifications they might need and i a partic lar degree s bject is req ired

Are they keen on traditional academic work or do they pre er more practical learning Degree apprenticeships are an increasingly pop lar choice or those who like hands-on activities. Apprentices are employed in a specific field, do a combination o on-the-job training and niversity work, and get their t ition ees paid or them

What grades are they predicted to achieve at school or college Some degrees have higher entry req irements than others. Universities tend to p blish the req irements or individ al co rses on their websites.