International students

Discover everything you need to know as an international students planning to come to the UK. Whether you're coming for the first time, returning for postgraduate, or are still waiting to make a decision, our info below can help you prepare as best you can for life in the UK.

Interview tips

Interviews and auditions help course tutors to compare applicants before deciding what offers to make. Get some advice here.

Interview types

There are several interview types, and it’s important to understand the differences between each to help you structure your performance and maximise your chance of success.

Learning disability nurse

Learning disability nurses support people with learning disabilities, developing important relationships with their patients and helping them to lead fulfilling lives.

Lesson activities: 14 – 16 year olds

Use our activities and tools to inspire your 14 – 16 year old students to think about their futures, understand their choices, and help them make the right decisions.

Lesson plans

Activities to share with your students, to help them reflect on their skills and achievements, and start researching their future options.

No offers?

Find out what to do next if you’re not holding any conservatoire offers.

Personal statement advice: architecture, building and planning

If you’re applying for architecture, planning or building, admissions tutors say they need you to outline your reasons for wanting to study the course. Here’s how you do it. The built environment encompasses lots of courses and professions. As the University of Nottingham puts it, you need to 'be as specific as possible about your interests and enthusiasms'.

Personal statement advice: music

Writing a personal statement for music? Whether your musical interests lie in performance or music history, think engaging, detailed, and relevant to strike the right note with music admissions tutors.

Personal statement advice: pharmacy

If you aim to study pharmacy, your personal statement will be a crucial factor in your application to make you stand out in this competitive field. Check out our top tips for your pharmacy personal statement.