New to The Uni Guide - how we can help you
We're here to guide you through your journey to university. Find out about the wealth of resources at your fingertips.
Find advice, tools and resources for:
Year 11 and below
- GCSE choices advice including how much your GCSE choices matter when it comes to uni
- Revision help including making a revision timetable that actually works
- A-level choices advice including six things you need to know before making them
- A-Level Explorer: before you confirm your A-level subjects for next year, use our tool to see what degrees they could lead to in two years’ time
- GCSE results day: everything you need to know, including what to do if you don’t get the grades you were hoping for
Year 12
- A-level Explorer: if you’re starting to think ahead to university, see the full range of degree subjects you can study with your A-levels. Some might surprise you...
- Alternative pathways: not sure a standard degree is for you? Find out about foundation years and apprenticeships
- Course search: got a subject in mind? See what degrees are out there, and what universities teach them with some early research
- Early applicants: our five step plan for getting into Oxbridge
- Subject guides: not sure what to study? Start with our 70+ subject guides and see what a particular subject is like to study at degree-level
Year 13
Make the right university decision
- Year 13 calendar: what happens (and when) so you can plan ahead
- A-level Explorer: still deciding what degree subject to study? Enter your current A-level subjects and see what your options are. If you can’t decide between two, perhaps you can do a joint course...
- Course search: turn thousands of Ucas courses and 300+ universities and colleges into just five choices. Filter by predicted grades, sort, shortlist and compare easily.
- Accommodation: your options including what to do if you don’t get a place in halls and whether you should consider living at home
- Clearing and results day: what to expect on A-level results day and your guide to finding a place in Clearing
Revision and exam season
- Revision help: including A* students share their revision secrets, making a study schedule that works and boosting your revision skills with past papers
First year uni student
- Getting ready: what to think about before you go to uni
- Freshers’ week: 10 things every fresher should know
- Housemates and halls-life: choosing the right ones for second year
