Happy new year from all of us here at THE Student. We hope you had a lovely break and are starting 2026 feeling refreshed and ready to go.
The Ucas deadline is in a few weeks’ time and if you’ve already sent off your application you might be wondering what happens next. This guide explains what you can expect in the next eight months.
Ucas Extra opens in February and it allows students who have used up all five of their choices on Ucas to apply to another university in the UK. Here’s a guide to Ucas Extra if you think you might want to explore this option.
Some students might be thinking of their next steps and wondering if a PhD is within their reach. This article shares some ways that you can prepare for a PhD if you haven’t done a master’s.
