Dates and venues
Training runs regularly throughout the year at UCAS HQ and selected university venues.
Adviser Fundamentals training is designed to reflect the education system and regulatory context of the country in which it is delivered.
Wales
University of Wales Trinity Saint David - Wednesday 7 October 2026
Venue
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
College Road
Carmarthen
SA31 3EP
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Directions
Foot
Our Carmarthen Campus is about 30 minutes’ walk from either Carmarthen bus or Train Station
Bike
Our Carmarthen Campus is accessible from National Cycle Route 4 and there are plenty of areas for locking your bike available on campus
By car
Visitor Parking
Visitors to UWTSD must pay for parking unless pre-approved. All vehicles, whether pre-approved or not, must be registered upon arrival, and parking charges apply at Carmarthen and Lampeter, with specific enforcement hours and rates; any PCNs issued must be handled through Parking Eye.
Parking Zones
In order to ensure a practical parking management solution, spaces on campus are divided into zones as shown on the Carmarthen Parking Maps.
By train
Carmarthen Train Station has great rail links with trains running regularly from and to Swansea, Milford Haven, Pembroke Dock and Manchester Piccadilly. We recommend using Traveline.cymru to plan your journey ahead of time.
Our campus is just a 26-minute walk from the station, or please see the Bus section for regular buses that stop near our campus.
By bus
Carmarthen has a comprehensive network of bus services, connecting to our Carmarthen campus on both College Road and Jobs Well Road, making our campus easily accessible by eco-friendly modes of transport.
South of England
UCAS Rosehill - Various dates
Dates
Thursday 18 June 2026
Thursday 10 September 2026
Venue
UCAS Rosehill
New Barn Lane
Cheltenham
GL52 3LZ
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Directions
UCAS Headquarters - Rosehill, is easy to find. Follow signs to Cheltenham, Racecourse Park and Ride, or signs to Evesham A435.
From the south M5
- Exit the M5 motorway at junction 11
- Take the third exit for Cheltenham (A40)
- Continue straight over the first roundabout (LeonardoHotel). Keep GCHQ on your left
- Turn left at the second roundabout (signposted A4013)
- Continue along Princess Elizabeth Way, past Gloscat, bearing right at Coronation Square. Turn left, passing Pates Grammar School on your left
- At the next roundabout, continue straight over, past McDonalds (second exit signposted Bishops Cleeve, Southam)
- ** Continue straight over two mini roundabouts (signposted Evesham A435) on to Wymans Lane with Simply Gym on the right
- After the pedestrian crossing take the next right into Swindon Lane
- Continue over the level crossing and straight over the mini roundabout
- At the next mini roundabout continue straight over
- At the Racecourse roundabout take the third exit signposted Prestbury, on to New Barn Lane
- The Park and Ride car park is situated on your left, immediately opposite Rosehill
From the north M5
- Exit the M5 motorway at junction 10 (signposted Cheltenham) to join A4019
- Continue along Tewkesbury Road through three sets of traffic lights (Sainsbury’s on your left) and pedestrian crossing
- At the first roundabout turn left into Kingsditch Lane (signposted Bishops Cleeve, Southam) past McDonalds on the left
- Continue from ** above
From the M40 Oxford
- Follow signs to A40 Cheltenham
- After ‘Welcome to Cheltenham’ sign travel approximately one mile through Charlton Kings
- Continue through the traffic lights along London Road, with the church on your left
- At the next set of traffic lights, turn right into Hales Road B4075 (signposted Prestbury)
- After GCHQ, continue on to Priors Road
- At the junction turn right into Prestbury Road
- At the double mini roundabout, turn left into Tatchley Lane
- Continue on to New Barn Lane (signposted Racecourse)
- Pass the university on your left and continue towards the roundabout. Rosehill is located on your left directly opposite the Racecourse
- The Park and Ride car park is situated on your right, directly opposite Rosehill
Parking
A (Cheltenham Racecourse) Park and Ride car park is situated directly opposite UCAS Headquarters.
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By rail
The nearest rail station is: Cheltenham Spa located in the town centre, approximately 15 minutes by taxi.
By bus
The nearest bus station is: Cheltenham. A park and ride service is available from town to the racecourse directly opposite UCAS.
By air
- Bristol Airport: 60-75 minutes by car.
- Birmingham Airport: Situated to the east of Birmingham, on the M42, approximately 60-75 minutes by car.
Plymouth Marjon University - Wednesday 16 September 2026
Venue
Plymouth Marjon University
Room E208
Derriford Road
Plymouth
PL6 8BH
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Directions
Car:
Plymouth Marjon University is located in Derriford, just a few miles north of Plymouth in beautiful South West England. Plymouth is accessed via the A38 Devon Expressway which links to the motorway network at Exeter (M5).
From the M5, join the M4 to London (approx 4 hours drive) and South Wales, or the M6 to the Midlands and the North. Parking is available on campus.
Agenda
| Date/Time | Session Details |
|---|---|
| 09:00 - 09:30 | Meet your hosts, the UCAS Team, and connect with fellow delegates attending the training session. |
| 09:30 - 09:45 | Introduction Meet your hosts, the UCAS Team, and connect with fellow delegates attending the training session. |
| 09:45 - 10:30 | The importance of discovery We’ll provide guidance on helping students make informed final choices, using the UCAS Hub alongside the latest trends and insights from UCAS. |
| 10:30 - 11:15 | Supporting the personal statement An opportunity to explore the purpose and structure of a UCAS Personal Statement. We’ll discuss effective strategies for supporting students in writing their statements, ensuring you leave with practical tools to help them plan, draft, and refine their work. |
| 11:15 - 11:30 | Refreshment break |
| 11:30 - 12:30 | An in-depth look at the UCAS Application journey A step-by-step guide to navigating the undergraduate application process, covering key dates, stages, enabling you to effectively monitor and support student applications on the adviser portal. |
| 12:30 - 13:15 | Lunch |
| 13:15 - 14:00 | Understanding the reference We’ll explore the fundamentals of writing UCAS references, covering their purpose, structure, and best practices. Alongside this, we’ll discuss the role of predicted grades, and their impact on applications. With practical tips, examples, and discussion, you’ll build confidence in writing references and providing accurate, supportive predicted grades. |
| 14:00 - 14:15 | Refreshment break |
| 14:15 - 15:15 | Beyond the Application: Guiding Students Through Decisions, Extra, and Clearing A deep dive into what happens after submitting a UCAS application. We'll explore key decision points, from responding to offers to choosing firm and insurance options. You'll also gain insight into UCAS Extra, Confirmation, and Clearing—ensuring you're equipped to guide students confidently through every stage of the process. |
| 15:15 - 15:30 | Your personal action plan Time to translate a day of action into practical strategies for you to takeaway and implement in your school or college; and make sure all your questions have been answered. |
| 15:30 - 16:00 | Wrap-up and campus insights |