.skip-link{position:absolute;top:-40px;left:0;background:#00bcd4;color:#0a1929;padding:8px 16px;z-index:10000;font-weight:600;font-size:.9rem;text-decoration:none;border-radius:0 0 8px 0;transition:top .2s}.skip-link:focus{top:0}
  :root {
    --primary: #1e1b4b;
    --secondary: #00a5a0;
    --accent: #4dd9d4;
    --dark: #0f0a1e;
    --light: #f8f9fb;
    --navy: #1a2f6b;
    --gold: #f0b429;
    --warm-grey: #636e72;
  }

  * { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; }

  body {
    font-family: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
    color: #1e293b;
    line-height: 1.7;
    background: white;
  }

  /* ===== SITEWIDE NAVIGATION ===== */
  html { scroll-padding-top: 80px; }
  .nav { position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 1000; background: rgba(10,25,41,0.95); backdrop-filter: blur(20px); border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); transition: all 0.3s ease; }
  .nav-inner { max-width: 1340px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 40px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; height: 72px; }
  .nav-logo { font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif; font-size: 24px; font-weight: 700; color: white; letter-spacing: -0.5px; text-decoration: none; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
  .nav-links { display: flex; gap: 4px; list-style: none; align-items: center; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
  .nav-links a, .nav-links li > span { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); text-decoration: none; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 500; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 8px; transition: all 0.2s ease; cursor: pointer; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }
  .nav-links a:hover, .nav-links li > span:hover { color: white; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); }
  .nav-cta { background: #00bcd4 !important; color: #0a1929 !important; font-weight: 700 !important; padding: 10px 24px !important; }
  .nav-cta:hover { background: #00d4e8 !important; color: #0a1929 !important; }
  .employers-nav-item > span svg { width: 12px; height: 12px; opacity: 0.7; }

  /* Push page content down below fixed nav */
  main#main-content { padding-top: 72px; }

  /* Hamburger Menu */
  .hamburger { display: none; width: 44px; height: 44px; background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px; box-sizing: border-box; flex-direction: column; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; }
  .hamburger span { display: block; width: 24px; height: 2px; background: white; border-radius: 2px; transition: all 0.3s ease; }
  .hamburger.active { opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; }

  /* Mobile Menu */
  .mobile-menu { display: none; position: fixed; top: 72px; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; background: rgba(10,25,41,0.99); backdrop-filter: blur(20px); border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); z-index: 999; overflow-y: auto; animation: slideDown 0.3s ease; }
  @keyframes slideDown { from { opacity: 0; } to { opacity: 1; } }
  .mobile-menu.active { display: block; }
  body.menu-open { overflow: hidden; }
  body.menu-open .floating-cta { opacity: 0 !important; pointer-events: none !important; }
  .mobile-menu-header { display: flex; justify-content: flex-end; padding: 16px 20px 8px; }
  .close-menu { display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; align-items: center; width: 44px; height: 44px; background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer; padding: 0; position: relative; }
  .close-menu span { display: block; width: 20px; height: 2px; background: white; border-radius: 2px; transition: all 0.3s ease; position: absolute; }
  .close-menu span:nth-child(1) { transform: rotate(45deg); }
  .close-menu span:nth-child(2) { transform: rotate(-45deg); }
  .mobile-nav-links { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; padding: 16px 20px; gap: 0; margin: 0; }
  .mobile-nav-links li { border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); }
  .mobile-nav-links a { display: flex; align-items: center; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); text-decoration: none; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 500; padding: 16px 0; transition: all 0.2s ease; min-height: 44px; }
  .mobile-nav-links a:active { color: #00bcd4; background: rgba(0,188,212,0.1); }
  .mobile-nav-cta { background: #00bcd4 !important; color: #0a1929 !important; font-weight: 700 !important; margin-top: 8px; padding: 14px 16px !important; border-radius: 8px; justify-content: center; }
  .mobile-employers-links { display: flex; flex-direction: column; padding: 4px 0 12px 12px; gap: 2px; }
  .mobile-employers-links a { font-size: 14px !important; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65) !important; padding: 10px 0 !important; min-height: 40px !important; }

  /* ===== HERO ===== */
  .hero {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, #2d2555 50%, var(--secondary) 100%);
    color: white;
    padding: 6rem 2rem 5rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .hero::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -200px;
    right: -200px;
    width: 600px;
    height: 600px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(77,217,212,0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: float 8s ease-in-out infinite;
  }

  .hero::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -200px;
    left: -100px;
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0,165,160,0.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: float 10s ease-in-out infinite reverse;
  }

  @keyframes float {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-30px); }
  }

  @keyframes fadeInUp {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  }

  .hero-content {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
  }

  .hero-content h1 {
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1.15;
    animation: fadeInUp 0.8s ease;
  }

  .hero-content h1 .accent { color: var(--accent); }

  .hero-content p {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    opacity: 0.9;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    max-width: 640px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    animation: fadeInUp 0.8s ease 0.2s both;
  }

  .hero-stats {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 3rem auto 0;
    animation: fadeInUp 0.8s ease 0.4s both;
  }

  .stat-box {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 1.5rem 1rem;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    transition: transform 0.3s, background 0.3s;
  }

  .stat-box:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  }

  .stat-number {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--accent);
    display: block;
  }

  .stat-label {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    opacity: 0.75;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-top: 4px;
  }

  /* ===== REVEAL ANIMATIONS ===== */
  .reveal {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: opacity 0.45s ease, transform 0.45s ease;
  }

  .reveal.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }

  /* ===== PATHWAYS SECTION ===== */
  .pathways {
    padding: 5rem 2rem;
    background: var(--light);
  }

  .section-header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto 3rem;
  }

  .section-header h2 {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  }

  .section-header p {
    color: #475569;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }

  .pathways-grid {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
  }

  .pathway-card {
    background: white;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    transition: all 0.4s;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .pathway-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
    border-color: var(--secondary);
  }

  .pathway-icon {
    width: 72px;
    height: 72px;
    border-radius: 18px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 32px;
    margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
  }

  .pathway-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  }

  .pathway-card p {
    color: #475569;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
  }

  .pathway-programmes {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--secondary);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }

  .pathway-link {
    color: var(--secondary);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition: color 0.3s;
  }

  .pathway-link:hover { color: var(--primary); }

  /* ===== PROGRAMMES GRID ===== */
  .programmes {
    padding: 5rem 2rem;
    background: white;
  }

  .prog-grid {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(340px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
  }

  .prog-card {
    background: white;
    border: 1.5px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 2rem;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(30,27,75,0.04);
  }

  .prog-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--secondary), var(--accent));
    transform: scaleX(1);
    opacity: 0.45;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
    transform-origin: left;
  }

  .prog-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }

  .prog-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    border-color: rgba(0,165,160,0.3);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 50px rgba(30,27,75,0.1), 0 4px 14px rgba(0,165,160,0.08);
  }

  .prog-level {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 4px 14px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }

  .level-3 { background: rgba(76,175,80,0.1); color: #2e7d32; }
  .level-4 { background: rgba(0,165,160,0.1); color: var(--secondary); }
  .level-5 { background: rgba(41,121,255,0.1); color: #1565c0; }
  .level-6 { background: rgba(240,180,41,0.15); color: #b8860b; }

  .prog-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  }

  .prog-card .prog-desc {
    color: #475569;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    flex-grow: 1;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }

  .prog-stats {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    padding-top: 1rem;
    border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: #94a3b8;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }

  .prog-stats span { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; }

  .prog-btn {
    display: inline-block;
    background: var(--secondary);
    color: white;
    text-decoration: none;
    padding: 0.65rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    transition: all 0.3s;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .prog-btn:hover {
    background: var(--primary);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
  }

  /* ===== COMPARISON TABLE ===== */
  .comparison {
    padding: 5rem 2rem;
    background: var(--dark);
    color: white;
  }

  .comparison .section-header h2 { color: white; }
  .comparison .section-header p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }

  .table-wrapper {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    overflow-x: auto;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    border-radius: 16px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  }

  .comp-table {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    min-width: 800px;
  }

  .comp-table th {
    padding: 1.2rem 1rem;
    text-align: left;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    color: var(--accent);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  }

  .comp-table td {
    padding: 1.2rem 1rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  }

  .comp-table tr:hover td {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  }

  .comp-table .prog-name {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: white;
  }

  .comp-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 3px 10px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
  }

  .comp-badge.l4 { background: rgba(0,165,160,0.2); color: var(--accent); }
  .comp-badge.l5 { background: rgba(41,121,255,0.15); color: #1565c0; }
  .comp-badge.l6 { background: rgba(240,180,41,0.2); color: var(--gold); }
  .comp-badge.funded { background: rgba(77,217,212,0.15); color: var(--accent); }

  .qual-pills {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 4px;
  }
  .qual-pill {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 3px 9px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    white-space: nowrap;
  }
  .qual-pill.cmi { background: rgba(240,180,41,0.12); color: #f0b429; border-color: rgba(240,180,41,0.25); }
  .qual-pill.ncfe { background: rgba(0,165,160,0.12); color: var(--accent); border-color: rgba(0,165,160,0.25); }
  .qual-pill.ms { background: rgba(41,121,255,0.12); color: #4da3ff; border-color: rgba(41,121,255,0.25); }
  .qual-pill.bcs { background: rgba(156,39,176,0.12); color: #ce93d8; border-color: rgba(156,39,176,0.25); }
  .qual-pill.nv { background: rgba(118,185,0,0.12); color: #a5d36a; border-color: rgba(118,185,0,0.25); }
  .qual-pill.epa { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); color: white; border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.15); }
  .qual-pill.unit { background: rgba(41,121,255,0.18); color: #90caf9; border-color: rgba(41,121,255,0.3); }

  /* ===== DEPARTMENT GRID ===== */
  .dept-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-top: 2.5rem;
  }
  .dept-card {
    position: relative;
    background: white;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 1.75rem 1.6rem 1.6rem;
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1), box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .dept-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0 0 auto 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--secondary), var(--accent));
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
  }
  .dept-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    border-color: rgba(0,165,160,0.3);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(30,27,75,0.08);
  }
  .dept-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
  .dept-icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0,165,160,0.12), rgba(77,217,212,0.06));
    color: var(--secondary);
  }
  .dept-icon svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; stroke-width: 2; }
  .dept-card h3 {
    font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  }
  .dept-card p {
    color: #475569;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }
  .dept-metric {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 5px 11px;
    background: rgba(0,165,160,0.08);
    color: var(--secondary);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,165,160,0.18);
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
  }
  .dept-metric::before {
    content: '';
    width: 6px; height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--secondary);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0,165,160,0.15);
  }
  @media (max-width: 900px) {
    .dept-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  }
  @media (max-width: 560px) {
    .dept-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  }

  /* ===== CERTIFICATION LOGO CARDS ===== */
  .cert-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-top: 2.5rem;
  }
  .cert-card {
    background: white;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem 1.5rem;
    text-align: center;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: flex-start;
  }
  .cert-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    border-color: rgba(0,165,160,0.25);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(30,27,75,0.07);
  }
  .cert-logo-wrap {
    height: 64px;
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }
  .cert-logo-wrap img { max-height: 48px; max-width: 100%; width: auto; height: auto; }
  .cert-title {
    font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  }
  .cert-sub {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: #64748b;
    line-height: 1.4;
  }
  @media (max-width: 900px) {
    .cert-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  }
  @media (max-width: 560px) {
    .cert-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  }

  /* ===== WHY TESS ===== */
  .why-tess {
    padding: 3rem 2rem;
    background: var(--light);
  }

  .why-grid {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }

  .why-card {
    background: white;
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
    text-align: center;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    transition: all 0.4s;
  }

  .why-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  }

  .why-icon {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 22px;
    margin: 0 auto 0.75rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0,165,160,0.1), rgba(77,217,212,0.05));
  }

  .why-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  }

  .why-card p {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: #334155;
    line-height: 1.55;
  }

  /* ===== FAQ ===== */
  .faq {
    padding: 5rem 2rem;
    background: white;
  }

  .faq-list {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .faq-item {
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: box-shadow 0.3s;
  }

  .faq-item:hover { box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.04); }

  .faq-question {
    padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    background: white;
    transition: background 0.3s;
  }

  .faq-question:hover { background: var(--light); }

  .faq-question .arrow {
    transition: transform 0.3s;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--secondary);
  }

  .faq-item.active .faq-question .arrow { transform: rotate(180deg); }

  .faq-answer {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.4s ease, padding 0.4s ease;
    padding: 0 1.5rem;
    color: var(--warm-grey);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
  }

  .faq-item.active .faq-answer {
    max-height: 300px;
    padding: 0 1.5rem 1.5rem;
  }

  /* ===== CTA SECTION ===== */
  .cta-section {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, #2d2555 50%, var(--secondary) 100%);
    color: white;
    padding: 5rem 2rem;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .cta-section h2 {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    color: white;
  }

  .cta-section p {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    opacity: 0.95;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }

  .cta-buttons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }

  .cta-primary {
    background: white;
    color: var(--secondary);
    padding: 1rem 2.5rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1rem;
    transition: all 0.3s;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-block;
  }

  .cta-primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
  }

  .cta-secondary-btn {
    background: transparent;
    color: white;
    padding: 1rem 2.5rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    border: 2px solid white;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1rem;
    transition: all 0.3s;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-block;
  }

  .cta-secondary-btn:hover {
    background: white;
    color: var(--primary);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
  }

  /* ===== FOOTER ===== */
  footer {
    background: var(--dark);
    color: white;
    padding: 3rem 2rem;
  }

  .footer-container {
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
  }

  .footer-section h4 { margin-bottom: 1rem; font-size: 1rem; }

  .footer-section a {
    display: block;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    transition: color 0.3s;
  }

  .footer-section a:hover { color: white; }

  .footer-bottom {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    padding-top: 2rem;
    text-align: center;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }

  /* ===== RESPONSIVE ===== */
  @media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .hero-stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .pathways-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .why-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .footer-container { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  }

  @media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero { padding: 4rem 1.5rem 3rem; }
    .hero-content h1 { font-size: 2rem; }
    .hero-stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 1rem; }
    .prog-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .cta-section h2 { font-size: 2rem; }
    .cta-buttons { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
    .footer-container { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .comp-table { min-width: unset; font-size: 0.8rem; }
    .comp-table th { padding: 0.8rem 0.6rem; font-size: 0.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.5px; }
    .comp-table td { padding: 0.8rem 0.6rem; font-size: 0.8rem; }
    .comp-table .prog-name { min-width: 100px; }
    .table-wrapper { border-radius: 10px; }
    .comparison { padding: 60px 16px; }
    .section-header h2 { font-size: 1.6rem; }
    .prog-card { padding: 1.5rem; }
    .faq-question { font-size: 0.95rem; padding: 1rem; }
    .faq-answer { font-size: 0.9rem; padding: 0 1rem 1rem; }
    .progression-infographic { padding: 48px 16px 36px !important; }
    .prog-foundation { padding: 24px 20px 22px !important; }
    .prog-foundation h3 { font-size: 1.25rem !important; }
  }

  @media (max-width: 375px) {
    .hero-content h1 { font-size: 1.7rem; }
    .hero-stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 0.75rem; }
    .hero-stats .stat-number { font-size: 1.8rem; }
    .section-header h2 { font-size: 1.4rem; }
    .prog-card { padding: 1.25rem; }
    .comp-table th { font-size: 0.65rem; padding: 0.6rem 0.4rem; }
    .comp-table td { font-size: 0.85rem; padding: 0.6rem 0.4rem; }
    .comparison { padding: 48px 12px; }
    .programmes { padding: 48px 12px; }
    .faq-section { padding: 48px 12px; }
    .prog-foundation h3 { font-size: 1.1rem !important; }
    .prog-foundation { padding: 20px 16px 18px !important; }
  }