University as a mature student: top tips

By Julie Cowley. Age really is just a number when it comes to higher education, with significant numbers of mature students going to university beyond the age of 21, says Julie Cowley. 
Around one quarter of the UK's full-time, undergraduate entrants now comprises mature students and, despite tuition fee increases, many universities are witnessing higher than ever applications from this age bracket. While career change/ development is one of the most frequent reasons cited by mature students for entering higher education later in life, there are a huge range of other factors in play. More...