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Recognised bodies, listed bodies, recognised universities, accredited higher learning institutions, bogus degrees

• Overview

  You can check if a degree you’re studying for is officially recognised. If…

• Recognised bodies in Wales

  Recognised bodies are higher learning institutions that can award degrees.…

• Recognised awards

  Certain bodies or institutions can award their own unique degrees. These…

Find out about and apply for higher education courses, including full-time, part-time, Open University, teacher training, postgraduate, music, dance and drama courses.

Student finance for most undergraduate and some postgraduate and further education courses starting on or after 1 January 2027. Information about student loans, grants and extra funding to help cover course tuition fees and living costs.

• Overview

  For courses starting on or after 1 January 2027, you may need to apply for…

• Eligibility

  You may be eligible for student finance including: Tuition Fee Loans to…

• What student loans you can get

  You may be able to apply for: Tuition Fee Loans to help pay your course…

• What extra financial help you can get

  You may also be able to apply for extra financial help, for example: a…

Funding guidance for early years initial teacher training (EYITT) providers for 2021 to 2022.

• Updated: 22 February 2022

• Updated: 9 July 2025

• Updated: 12 May 2026

• Updated: 29 May 2026

Review of the existing evidence for undergraduate accelerated degrees as an alternative way of studying in higher education.

• Updated: 1 March 2017

• Updated: 6 May 2025

Analysis of the estimated absolute economic value of degrees, comparing higher education students and graduates’ earnings with similar individuals at age 29.

• Updated: 6 December 2018