UCAS is a good place to start if you need advice and information on any aspect of where, what and how to study at an HE level in the UK
Applying for undergraduate study
Applying for postgraduate study
Postgraduate programmes are available at HE institutions and some independent research establishments
GCSEs and equivalents
School students in the UK usually obtain GCSEs (or equivalent qualifications) as their first qualifications at the age of about 16
A-levels and equivalents
A-levels (Advanced levels) and their Scottish equivalents are the most popular option for continuing students after GCSEs and Standard Grades
English language courses
The UK is the world centre for English language tuition. Over 500,000 people come to the UK each year to learn English. UK institutions offer a variety of English language courses to suit all needs
Study methods
There are a great number of different courses and institutions in the UK. Whatever you choose, you can expect to experience a variety of teaching methods and a certain amount of study support