Reform and constant improvement are in UCAS’ DNA.

Over the years, UCAS has evolved the admissions service to better serve applicants and broaden participation, including the introduction of Clearing Plus in 2020, the release of a new application experience integrating UCAS Apply and UCAS Track in 2021, and the launch of seven new widening participation questions in the application in 2022.


 

The Future of Undergraduate Admissions (2023)

Building on the findings of Reimagining UK Admissions, we have continued our engagement with the sector on reforming and improving admissions, recognising that while the Department for Education opted not to progress post-qualification admissions at this time, the consultation revealed appetite for alternative approaches to innovation.

The Future of Undergraduate Admissions report highlights UCAS' continued engagement and ongoing progress with admission reform, including:

  • references
  • personal statements
  • grades on entry
  • personalisation 
  • widening access and participation 

Read the report here  (3.38 MB)

If you have any questions, comments or thoughts regarding potential reforms which you’d like to share with us, please email reform@ucas.ac.uk.

UCAS' Reimagining UK Admissions report (2021)

We welcomed the Department for Education’s 2021 consultation on UK HE admissions and the opportunity to focus on improving outcomes for students.

During the consultation period, we gathered feedback and insights from nearly 15,000 students, universities, colleges, and conservatoires; over 700 teachers and their representative bodies; and sector stakeholders, to create our Reimagining UK Admissions report.

Read the full report and press release:

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