Questions, answered

No. Many UK universities welcome mature students (21+) without A-Levels. Depending on the course, you may be offered a place based on your work and life experience, through a foundation year, or after an Access to Higher Education Diploma. We'll tell you which routes are open to you.

Student Finance England provides tuition fee loans and maintenance loans for eligible students in England. Eligibility depends mainly on your residency status and whether you've studied at degree level before. Your age doesn't stop you applying. We help you check your eligibility and complete the application correctly.

It varies by course and university. Some students receive a conditional offer within one to two weeks of applying; others take longer. Most universities have several intakes a year (often September, January and May), so there's usually an option that suits your timeline.

Both prepare you for degree-level study. A foundation year is an extra first year attached to a degree at the same university. An Access to HE Diploma is a one-year qualification, usually taken at a college, that is widely accepted by universities in place of A-Levels.

Not from us. We never contact your employer. If a university asks for a reference, you choose who provides it — it doesn't have to be your current manager.

We work with more than 30 UK universities, including institutions across London, the Midlands and the South East. Tell us what and where you'd like to study and we'll show you your options.

Your first conversation with us is free and there's no obligation. We'll explain exactly how we work — including any costs — before you decide to go ahead.

Admissions decisions are rarely overturned, but a rejection is not the end. We'll look at the feedback with you, strengthen your application and help you apply to other suitable courses — often for the very next intake.