Exam results 2025: What comes next for students in the UK and Ireland?
Congratulations to everyone receiving exam results this summer – whether they brought relief, excitement or surprise, this is a moment worth recognising.
Whether you’re a student considering your next move, a parent offering support, or a teacher helping to guide decisions, exam results season often brings plenty of thoughts of the future.
Tens of thousands of young people must now prepare for what comes next – and the Â鶹AV has an abundance of resources and support available to help along the way.
What happens next?
Whatever your results, there’s no single path forward – and the Â鶹AV is here to help you navigate your options.
From practical guidance to real-life career stories, our resources are designed to support you as you take your next step into further study, training or the world of work.
Below, you’ll find tailored information for each nation and qualification type, with specific advice, support services and links to help you progress.
Our page is full of inspiration on a range of career and study options for The hub also has information on and .
You can read real-life case studies listed by qualification – view the – and find local businesses in your area using our .
There are still plenty of paths into a rewarding scientific career even if you didn’t get what you hoped for.
Meanwhile, UCAS’ page is there to support your next steps.
If you’re in England, the National Careers Service also runs a for those looking for guidance on their next steps.
The offers those in Wales further information on their post-results services including making an appeal.
Students in Northern Ireland can access specific advice and information on understanding your results, resits and review services on the website.
If chemistry is part of your future plans, our hub is a great place to start.
It brings together advice on , and real-world opportunities in the chemical sciences, whether you have come through your or .
Use the to see which organisations near you offer apprenticeships, work experience or full-time roles.
If your results weren’t quite what you hoped for, don’t worry – there are still many ways to pursue a fulfilling career in science. The provides a candidate advice line and other support to help you work out what to do next.
What else does the Â鶹AV have to offer?
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You have an exciting future ahead of you. Let us help you get there, with free Student membership. For undergraduate degree students in the UK and Ireland , use code CATALYST100 at the checkout, or for apprenticeships, use code APP100.
As an Â鶹AV Student member, you’ll receive:
- Discounts on a huge range of things, including textbooks, shopping and holidays
- Grants and funding for your studies
- Career support and professional development advice, like CV checks
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- Plus, much more!
Once you’ve signed up, you can access everything in one place – just login to the members area and you’re ready to go.