Further education
Whether you've just finished your GCSEs and are considering your options, or are looking to return to education as a mature student, consider what the UK's further education (FE) sector has to offer. Discover how to apply for college courses, and explore studying for A-levels, T Levels, HNCs, HTQs, NVQs, BTEC diplomas, or functional skills qualifications.
- Year 12 work experience 2026
- Post-16 options
- How to apply for college in the UK
- College courses
- Studying A-levels at college
- Overview of the UK's further education sector
- Personal statements for college applications
- HNC qualifications
- BTEC diplomas
- Adult education
- Skills bootcamps
- Access to HE Diploma
- Functional skills qualifications
- T Level courses
- Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs)
- NVQ courses
- Foundation degrees
- HND courses
- Trade apprenticeships
- Advanced apprenticeships
- Intermediate apprenticeships
- Higher apprenticeships
- Apprenticeships
- Alternatives to university
- Getting into university
- University open days 2026
- How to apply for reasonable adjustments