If you didn’t take the traditional A-level route at sixth form, you can still, go to university. Here’s what admission tutors are looking for

There is a range of routes available to sixth-formers and college students – choosing which to take comes down to your personal priorities

Practical skills are what counts in the arts and media – so get some hands-on experience with a vocational BTec course

Vocational courses can equip students with practical skills and a strong portfolio, but some worry that only A-levels will get them into a top university