Gap year

If you want to take time out, see the world and learn new skills, a gap year is the perfect way to round off university life. You will find everything you need to know here about choosing and planning a gap year in the UK and abroad. You can also read real life gap year experiences in our case studies section. Thinking about taking a credit crunch gap year? When the phrase on everybody’s lips is ‘credit crunch’ could the face of the gap year be changing?

Why do a gap year

• Is it right for you?
• Selling your experience

Planning a gap year

• Types of gap year
• Costs and funding
• Travel information
• Expert advice

Gap year planners

• Download gap year planners

Gap years abroad

• Working
• Studying
• Travelling
• Volunteering

Gap years in the UK

• Working
• Travelling
• Volunteering
• Self-employment

Featured articles

• Find out about the latest trends in gap year featured articles.

Resource centre

• Contacts and resources

Volunteer opportunities

• Volunteers wanted