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An investigation of minority ethnic and white young people’s experiences of transition to adulthood. Although the transition to adulthood has received considerable research attention, few studies have focused on how experiences vary according to ethnicity and gender. This report seeks to address gaps in current knowledge by exploring and comparing the experiences of both minority and majority ethnic young people. This study analyses the views of young people in Scotland as they make the transition from secondary school to university, further education, employment or unemployment. Through in-depth interviews and questionnaires, researchers gathered information on: education, home and family, social networks and leisure, access to information and services, ethnicity and identity and future plans and aspirations. The report offers insights into the importance of both ethnic and national identity to young people during transition. Through exploration of this previously neglected area, the study contributes to our understanding of youth transitions across race and ethnicity. It will be of particular interest to psychologists and sociologists as well as people supporting minority ethnic young people with transition experiences.