University

This section aims to assist you when considering university choices, from understanding the various routes to entry, how UCAS works, bursaries and scholarships to fund your studies, this section will have you ready for university experience. Helpful information is also provided for those living abroad and looking to study in the UK, including how to arrange for your visa, travel insurance and accommodation. If studying abroad is your preferred option, you will need to consider the various prerequisites for the different countries, including visa requirements. Click on our Links  page to access further information.

Routes to entry:

The most common entry route for UK University study is A-Levels, International Baccalaureate (IB), or your Country's equivalent High School Leaver qualification(s). A-Levels or equivalent are, however, only one of the routes, or 'pathways', to University study: many UK Universities have flexible entry requirements. As such they consider other qualifications, or prior higher education study, as being equivalent to A-Levels. In addition to these entry qualifications, you may need to complete a Pre-Sessional English Language course or provide evidence your English Language is up to the required standard.  Source: https://study-uk.britishcouncil.org/

Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) is a UK-based organisation whose key role is to operate the application process for British universities.

In order to apply to university within the UK your child will need to submit an online application through UCAS. Unlike schools that can sometimes flex deadlines for academic work, the UCAS deadlines are fixed, and late applications may not be considered at all so it’s important to respect the timetable outlined. When making an application through UCAS, your child will only be able to apply for a maximum of five courses in any one year. As part of the university application through UCAS, your child will need to submit a personal statement. Once the application is in, there isn’t much to do other than sit back and wait. Different universities have different criteria on when they make their decisions and their timelines can vary, so responses to applications won’t be made at the same time.  Source: https://www.theparentsguideto.co.uk/post/what-is-ucas

What is The Russel Group?

The Russell Group is a catch-all term for a group of universities with a shared focus on research and a reputation for academic achievement. The group includes the original six red brick universities, with its member universities usually spotted near the top of the university league tables. The Russell Group isn’t the only university group out there – University Alliance is a group of 'business engaged' universities, while Million+ is a public policy think tank made up of universities.