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Looking to start a career in finance and accounting? While academic routes are often the first thought when entering the field, there is no better way to gain hands-on experience in the sector than embarking on an apprenticeship and working while you learn. In the guide below, we'll help you on the first stage of your journey in applying for an apprenticeship, what to expect at the interview stage, and some advice and guidance from live employers in the space.

Are you interested in a career in healthcare? Whether you're looking at frontline dentistry, nursing, or a behind the scenes in the lab with science and medicine - an apprenticeship can help you get there, bringing practical experience together with academic qualifications, it could be the pathway for you.

Do you want to start a legal career among experienced professionals? Legal apprenticeships, including the 6-year solicitor apprenticeship, are the perfect way to gain practical skills and real-world context on the route to becoming a qualified solicitor. In this guide, we walk you through applying for one type of legal apprenticeship, the solicitor apprenticeship - which includes a Law Degree and all the professional examinations you need to qualify - with top tips from employers about what they look for in an apprentice.

Find out how you can support your students to apply for a work-based option.

Are you eager to take on a career in engineering? Engineering apprenticeships offer students at all levels the opportunity to acquire hands-on skills and real-world experience while on the path towards becoming a qualified engineer. In this guide, we'll take you through the process of applying for an engineering apprenticeship, including invaluable advice from employers on what they seek in an apprentice.

Some things in life you can’t control, but with the HMRC app, you can be ‘on it’ with your money and tax. We want to make sure you’re getting all the support you need to make applying for student finance as smooth as possible.

You make your application online. Here’s a step-by-step guide to applying to a conservatoire.

How to apply to study some, or all, of your undergraduate course outside the UK.

View the advanced practitioner tips from our online International Teachers' and Advisers' Conference.

View the questions and answers about the UCAS process from our online International Teachers' and Advisers' Conference.

Find out when to apply, how to fill in your application, write your personal statement, and get a reference – and then what happens after your apply.

Discover any information you might need to succeed in applying to UK institutions as an international student. Find advice on visas, English language skills, why you should study in the UK and what your qualifications will mean.

Here you’ll find everything you need to know about making an application to a university or college higher education course as a student not supported by either of their parents (known as 'estranged').

Know your rights and responsibilities as an apprentice in the world of work.

The Apprenticeship Advisory Group provides UCAS with a robust and representative voice on the subject of apprenticeships, which includes key stakeholders, providers, training providers, and employers.

Take a look at our tailored guides and get access to top tips from employers and existing apprentices to guide you through the application process.

Wondering where to start with apprenticeships? We’ve put together some frequently asked questions about applying for vacancies, how they work, salary and benefits, and degree apprenticeships.

An apprenticeship is a way to achieve a recognised qualification while gaining industry experience. It involves working and studying at the same time.

If you’re applying for an apprenticeship, you need to demonstrate to employers that you have the passion and skills to take the programme and fit in with their company.