Critical importance of social distancing emphasised in joint letter sent to up to 250,000 students

Institute of Purchasing and Materials Management ran courses in supply chain management

We look at the academic, practical, and financial factors students should consider before deciding on a college or course

There are plenty of opportunities available to you – even if you didn’t get the points you needed

All colleges are obliged to inform you about what kind of protection they provide

Don’t panic if you didn’t get the points – there are other routes to third-level

Opinion: Those who argue that student loans will lead to a lifetime of debt do not see personal loans that way

Look beyond publicly funded third-level colleges – but be sure to check credentials of private options

Plan to regulate international education sector follows closure of schools for visa breaches

Many private colleges offer identical qualifications to public third-level institutions. Just do your research before taking the plunge

25,000 students attend private colleges, which seek greater recognition