<h3><strong>Episode 51: University explained: courses, costs and applications</strong></h3><p><br></p><p>Thinking about going to university but unsure how it all works? This episode explains the key things students need to understand about university courses, tuition fees, student finance and the university application process.</p><br><p>For many students, researching university can feel confusing at first. There are thousands of university courses to choose from, different application routes, and lots of questions about costs and student finance. In this episode, the panel breaks down how university works and the most important things students should know before applying.</p><br><p>UniTasterDays Founder Jon Cheek is joined by Rosie Glover, a final year student at Durham University, and Simon Fairbanks, Associate Director of Community Engagement at UniTasterDays. Together they discuss the key advice featured in the <em>Student Guide 2026</em>, along with the common misunderstandings students have about university before they apply.</p><br><p>The conversation explores how students can choose the right university course, what they should look for beyond the course title, and what students really need to understand about tuition fees, student loans and the realities of university life.</p><br><p><strong>The episode covers questions students often ask when researching university, including:</strong></p><ul><li>what students can expect from the Student Guide 2026</li><li>common misunderstandings students have about university before applying</li><li>how to choose a university course and what to look for beyond the course title</li><li>what students need to understand about tuition fees and student finance</li><li>how the university application process works</li><li>what students should know about university before starting their course</li></ul><p><br></p><p>This episode is designed for students who are researching university courses, choosing subjects, or preparing for the university application process. It also provides useful guidance for parents and teachers who want a clearer understanding of how university works today.</p><br><p><strong>Featuring:</strong></p><p>Rosie Glover, Final year student, Durham University</p><p>Simon Fairbanks, Associate Director, Community Engagement, UniTasterDays</p><p>Hosted by Jon Cheek, Founder, UniTasterDays.com.</p><br><p><strong>Students, Parents, Carers and Teachers </strong>- please access these <strong>FREE</strong> resources:</p><br><p><strong>UniTasterDays.com</strong></p><p><a href="https://unitasterdays.com/students/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Students' Guide to University Brochure</a></p><p><a href="https://www.unitasterdays.com/parents/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Parents’ Guide to University Brochure</a></p><p><a href="https://www.unitasterdays.com/teachers/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Teachers' Guide to University Brochure</a></p><p><a href="https://www.unitasterdays.com/event-incentives/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">University event incentive platform</a></p><p><a href="https://www.unitasterdays.com/jargonbuster/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">University Jargon Buster</a></p><p><a href="https://www.unitasterdays.com/university-subject-guide-videos/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">University Subject Guide Videos</a></p><p><a href="https://www.unitasterdays.com/listen-to-the-university-guide-podcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Uni Guide Podcast - all episodes</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>