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2016 cycle applicant figures - February
This statistical release reports interim applicant totals in the 2016 UCAS application cycle as at Monday 15 February 2016.
UCAS teams up with FutureLearn to launch its first free online courses
On Tuesday 9 February 2016, at its Annual Conference for Teachers and Advisers, at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole, UCAS announced it’s to launch its first ever massive open online courses (MOOCs), in partnership with FutureLearn.
University and college applicant numbers rise by 0.2%, UCAS reports today
Today UCAS publishes analysis of full-time undergraduate applications considered 'on time' for the 15 January deadline - the first reliable indicator of demand for UK higher education this cycle.
More support needed for HE students with non-traditional qualifications
The 2016 qualification landscape is more diverse than ever before and not yet fully understood by universities, employers, teachers and students, according to a new UCAS study.
Most schools in England staying with standalone AS levels, UCAS survey suggests
Some 74% of English secondary schools who responded to a new UCAS survey will keep the AS level exam in at least some of the subjects where it no longer counts towards the final A level mark.
2016 cycle applicant figures - December
This statistical release reports interim applicant totals in the 2016 UCAS application cycle as at Monday 21 December
UCAS data reveals the numbers of men and women placed in over 150 higher education subjects
UCAS today completes the annual publication of its scheme-level data on admissions to full-time undergraduate higher education in the UK in 2015.
Record numbers of students accepted to UK universities and colleges this year, UCAS report shows
A total of 532,300 people entered UK higher education in 2015, an underlying increase of 3.1% (16,100) on last year and the highest number recorded, UCAS’ End of Cycle Report reveals today.
UCAS’ top tips on how to write a powerful personal statement
The personal statement is something that’s a key part of any university or college application, and with just over one month left until the 15 January deadline, there’s not much time left to get yours finished.
2016 cycle applicant figures – November
This statistical release reports interim applicant totals in the 2016 UCAS application cycle as at Monday 16 November 2015.