Explore artworks in UK public collections, then turn your observations into personal, creative or critical writing. The programme also includes a competition with a prize.

Take 20 Spanish lessons each week in classes capped at 15, then fill weekday afternoons and evenings with supervised activities. Half-day weekday excursions and full-day weekend trips take your learning beyond the classroom.

Four in-person events give you a taste of undergraduate life, with academic masterclasses, a Student Experience Day, study skills support and a two-day summer school. Hear from academics, current student e-mentors and alumni, with your transport costs covered in advance.

Develop a project tackling a real-world problem, solo or in a team of up to three, with support from industry mentors. Every entry receives feedback and a bronze, silver or gold award; the strongest projects reach the Final for judging.

Submit a film of up to 10 minutes in any genre, judged on idea, story, sound and look - not your kit. The winner gets a £100 voucher, a website interview and a YouTube Shorts feature; runners-up are showcased too.

Explore physics and astrophysics through interactive workshops, then put your questions about courses and university life to current undergraduates. Join live online, with on-demand videos available for catch-up.

Hear healthcare professionals explain medicine and dentistry, then get hands-on with surgical suturing, gowning or dental tooth carving. Some days also include an interactive cardiac arrest simulation, with sessions held at university venues including King's College London and Manchester University.

Explore financial markets, valuation and risk through expert-led teaching, interactive workshops and a personal research project. Add 1-to-1 tutoring and seminars with finance professionals and academics, then earn a certificate of achievement; you can also opt in for 8 UCAS points.

Make a video of up to five minutes exploring “Sound Unleashed” through sound, noise, vibration or acoustics - solo or in a team of up to five. Bring in music, film, engineering, gaming or wildlife, with £1,000 for each winning entry.

Explore climate change and green careers through six interactive modules, with videos, assignments and a virtual Green Job Career Fair. Complete the self-paced course to receive a certificate signed by Ban Ki-moon.

Take free, self-paced online courses on human rights issues, from freedom of expression to campaigning against the death penalty. Explore bite-sized introductions or advanced learning, with content in more than 20 languages. Some courses offer certificates on completion.

Work in pairs in a real clinical setting to interview patients with chronic conditions, gather information and present your findings to a doctor. You’ll also explore clinical skills, emergency medicine and medical ethics, and finish with a certificate of achievement.

Tackle university-style essay prompts in a fully virtual international writing challenge, with live webinars, on-demand bootcamps and curated resources to sharpen your writing. Your essay will be evaluated, and some entries may be endorsed by the organisers to strengthen your writing portfolio.

Investigate why Newcastle, Gateshead and Sunderland were so unhealthy in the 19th century, using maps, medical reports, workhouse records and personal letters and diaries. Discuss how housing, sanitation, pollution and diet shaped public health, with live interaction from experienced educators.

Train in acting, dance and musical theatre with industry-expert tutors in a professional theatre, then build towards a final showcase. You’ll also get a behind-the-scenes insight into a college production and a professional headshot for your portfolio.

Study crime, justice and society in a two-week university-style Cambridge programme, using case studies, discussion and guided research. Develop your own personal research project with one-to-one tutoring from experienced mentors, and receive a certificate of achievement.

Explore English through on-campus taster sessions led by College Fellows, discussing the texts and ideas typical of Cambridge seminars. You’ll also meet current English undergraduates and admissions staff, with time to ask them questions.

Want to shape health in your community? Join a free, youth-co-designed MOOC to build research, leadership and advocacy skills, learn how public health works, and lead community action - perfect for beginners worldwide.

Get practical guidance on choosing a course, completing your UCAS application and writing a strong personal statement, even if you’ve missed the equal consideration deadline. Ask questions and explore what options may still be open, with parents, carers, teachers and advisers welcome too.

Write a 500-word academic essay on a question you choose, then compete for full or partial scholarships to university and career preparation programmes. Expert markers and guest judges assess your research, critical analysis, structure, evidence and writing quality.