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2026 entry: Deadline for conservatoire decisions on all outstanding applications and for applicant replies
21st October 2026 • Conservatoires
How to write UCAS Conservatoires references - 2026 entry
We take you through what you need to do if you've been asked to be a referee for a UCAS Conservatoires applicant.
Becoming a UCAS centre
Schools, colleges, advisers or agents can become registered UCAS centres and get unique access to their students' higher education applications.
Confirmation and Clearing: The essentials
If you’re new to advising or need a refresh, this page contains the essential information about Confirmation and Clearing.
Navigating the application process
Advice and resources to help you and your students navigate each stage of the application process.
References
Find all the advice and information you need on writing references, for undergraduate and conservatoire applications.
Supporting international students
We support international counsellors, agents and advisers, as well as processing applications to hundreds of universities and colleges in the UK.
The results process
What happens, when, and what your students need to do to avoid delays to their application.
UCAS Conservatoires Confirmation overview
If your students have applied through UCAS Conservatoires, this page will give an overview of how you can support their application during Confirmation.
Join the UCAS Conservatoires scheme
Here you’ll find more information about UCAS Conservatoires, who can join the scheme, and how to do this.
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