Work, rest or play after A-levels? There's a world of opportunity awaiting you
18 August 2011 12:00 AM
There are more options than ever for post A-level students. Jessica Moore says it’s time to plan thoughtfully
Private universities: Why it pays to take the path less travelled
18 August 2011 12:00 AM
A budding sector that boosts prospects for those who know what they want. By Stephen Hoare
Gap Years: All the inspiration you need to take a break
18 August 2011 12:00 AM
A well-planned and productive gap year can launch your career in the right direction. By Russ Thorne
Medical Clearing: There’s a narrow chance of survival, doctor...
18 August 2011 12:00 AM
It’s a long shot, but don’t dismiss medical Clearing just yet, writes Steve McCormack
There's never been a better time to head abroad for your studies
18 August 2011 12:00 AM
Rising fees at home have made other countries a tempting destination for UK students. By Stephen Hoare
Distance learning: Find your answers closer to home
18 August 2011 12:00 AM
Save money without compromising on quality by studying off-campus, writes Steve McCormack
But what if you’ve got better grades than you expected?
16 August 2011 09:35 AM
So you've done better than you thought - which means you've got options
If at first you don’t succeed, try, try, and try again
16 August 2011 09:30 AM
Missed out on your dream course? Don’t despair – you may still be able to bag a place, says Jessica Moore
How to help manage the costs of university life
15 August 2011 12:02 PM
Budgets matter but communication is vital, especially with the cost of studying going up, says Justine East
The steps to take to make everything fall into place
15 August 2011 12:00 AM
Our guide to Clearing will help you to pick the right institute and course for you
4,000 university places filled and 150,000 may miss out
20 August 2010 03:57 PM
More than 190,000 would-be students were scrambling for a rapidly diminishing number of university places today as clearing continued.
Over 3,000 'A' students to be turned away from their chosen universities
19 August 2010 12:00 AM
Minister says squeeze will affect even those with the best results
Nick Clegg hits at 'educational apartheid'
18 August 2010 06:14 PM
Britain's universities remain dominated by students from better-off homes, Nick Clegg protested as he called for a drive against the “educational apartheid” in higher education.
The A-Z of Universities and Colleges
18 August 2010 12:08 PM
Updated for 2011 - our list of institutions across Britain, with all the statistics, info and advice you need to make the right choice
Next steps: how you could still get a place at university
18 August 2010 12:00 AM
When life steers you off course, grab the wheel and take control
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