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Teaching: A Profession And A Passion
with Damien Maguire from Liverpool Hope University
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Injury, Recovery, End-Of-Careers And Concussion. The Reality Of Life In Sport.
with Abbie Taylor from University of Sunderland
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Data Science: The Power Of AI
with Dr Annabel Latham from Manchester Metropolitan University
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Legal Technology: Law In The Digital Age
with Christopher Sykes from Manchester Metropolitan University
Keeping The World Cyber-Secure: The Role Of Computer Science Within Cybersecurity
with Terry Richards from Coventry University
Esports Business Management: A Whole New Career At Your Fingertips.
with Iain Earle from the University of Salford
Engineers Of The Future: Sustainability And Social Responsibility.
with Professor Abdulnaser Sayma from City, University of London
Beyond The Scan: Exploring The World Of Diagnostic Radiography
Diagnostic Radiography with Karran Speakman
Bugs And Us...
with Dr Rochelle Hockney from Leeds Beckett University
Chemistry: Colouring Our Reality
with Dr Fabrizio Ortu & Dr Philip Ash from University of Leicester
Climate Change: The Impact On Women In The Global South.
with Professor Tamsin Bradley from the University of Portsmouth
From Headlines To Hashtags: The Changing Face Of Journalism
with Rachel Howarth from the University of Salford
51 Virtual work experiences
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Energise Your Career & Develop Key Skills with Work Experience from EDF
Energy & Utilities
This programme will explore an array of career opportunities available at EDF Energy
Available 10/06/2024 - 29/03/2026
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Defy the limits with Amazon: Future Careers Experience
Digital, IT and Computing
This programme will explore an array of career opportunities available at Amazon
Available 22/05/2024 - 21/05/2026
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Vistry's Careers in Housebuilding
Construction & Trades
This programme will explore an array of career opportunities available at Vistry
Available 14/10/2024 - 01/11/2025
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Severn Trent Sustainability: Water Industry Virtual Work Experience
Energy & Utilities
This programme will explore an array of career opportunities available at Severn Trent
Available 09/09/2024 - 28/04/2026
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Offshore Wind at RWE – Virtual Work Experience
Energy & Utilities
This programme will explore an array of career opportunities available at RWE
Available 13/03/2025 - 07/01/2026
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Legal Realities Unveiled: Virtual Law Careers with TLT and Springpod
Law & Legal Services
This programme will explore an array of career opportunities available at TLT LLP
Available 25/04/2025 - 01/05/2026
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Siemens Technology Virtual Work Experience: Innovate, Inspire, Transform
Engineering
This programme will explore an array of career opportunities available at Siemens
Available 29/07/2024 - 01/11/2025
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Fujitsu WorkX
Digital, IT and Computing
This programme will explore an array of career opportunities available at Fujitsu
Available 25/03/2024 - 25/09/2025
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Renewable Energy Work Experience with Ørsted
Energy & Utilities
This programme will explore an array of career opportunities available at Orsted
Available 26/05/2025 - 30/04/2026
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Work Experience in Allied Health - North East & Yorkshire
Healthcare & Medicine
This programme will explore an array of career opportunities available at Humber and North Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership
Available 03/06/2024 - 01/08/2025
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Transforming Travel: A Network for the Future
Supply Chain, Transport & Logistics
This programme will explore an array of career opportunities available at Transport for Wales
Available 01/06/2025 - 30/03/2026
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JLR: Drive your future
Supply Chain, Transport & Logistics
This programme will explore an array of career opportunities available at JLR
Available 10/03/2025 - 21/01/2026
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192 Open days and events
Southampton Solent University & Warsash Maritime School - Careers at Sea Open Day (Virtual)
17th May 2025 • Virtual and digital, Undergraduate
Online, Online
Southampton Solent University & Warsash Maritime School - Careers at Sea Open Day (On-Campus)
4th October 2025
Southampton
Southampton Solent University & Warsash Maritime School - Careers at Sea Open Day (Virtual)
15th November 2025 • Virtual and digital
Online, Online
Southampton Solent University - Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Apprenticeships Open Day (On-Campus)
26th April 2025 • Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Apprenticeships
Southampton
Bournemouth and Poole College - open day event
8th May 2025 • Business, Virtual and digital, Undergraduate, Teacher Training, Apprenticeships, 16-18 Choices
Poole
University of Staffordshire - Stoke-on-Trent Campus Undergraduate Open Day
7th June 2025 • Business, Virtual and digital, Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Teacher Training, Apprenticeships
STOKE-ON-TRENT
University of Staffordshire - Stoke-on-Trent Campus Postgraduate Open Day
7th June 2025 • Business, Virtual and digital, Postgraduate, Teacher Training, Apprenticeships
STOKE-ON-TRENT
University of Staffordshire - Stafford Centre for Health Innovation Open Day
14th June 2025 • Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Apprenticeships
Stafford
University of Staffordshire - London Open Day
21st June 2025 • Undergraduate, Postgraduate
East London
591 Information and advice pages
How I got my job at the BBC
Considering going into journalism? We speak to Levi, Alex, and Ella who all took different routes to get into the same career.
Podcast: Business and administration degree apprenticeships
Find out all about business and administration degree apprenticeships and whether they might be an option for you, with Katie Thistleton.
Podcast: IT and digital degree apprenticeships
Find out all about IT and digital degree apprenticeships and whether they might be an option for you, with Katie Thistleton.
Podcast: Law and legal studies degree apprenticeships
Learn about law degree apprenticeships and how they differ to traditional degrees, with Katie Thistleton.
Sky collaborates with UCAS to showcase apprenticeship opportunities
Media and entertainment company, Sky, have collaborated with UCAS to promote their apprenticeship vacancies to young people researching their future options
What does the Journey to a Million mean for student progression and the choices they have in Northern Ireland?
Heather Cousins, Deputy Secretary, Skills and Education Group in the Department for the Economy examines what increased competition means for student progression in Northern Ireland.
What to do if your student finance isn’t enough
Student finance not enough to cover your university costs, like accommodation or books? Here are some options which could help.
Career support at university
University is a critical time for developing your future career. As an international student in the UK, you can access a wealth of support from your university and their dedicated careers teams. You’ll be able to get help on everything from improving your job application process, finding work experience while you’re studying, or getting a graduate role in your chosen industry.
Mature undergraduate students
Every year, thousands of mature students go to university or college. It's a great chance to develop new skills and career options – at any age.
Activity ideas to get your class thinking about apprenticeships
Handy lesson starters which introduce Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5 students to learning more about apprenticeships.
14 Videos
Hartpury Animal and Land careers
Animal and Land graduates talk about how studying for a degree at Hartpury has helped them unlock doors
Duration: 02:5318 Apr 2025, 20:09
Having a passion for aeronautical engineering
At 15 years old, Alice Martin is working towards a career in aeronautical engineering. Credit: ERA Foundation
Duration: 03:0518 Apr 2025, 20:09
Find out why you should become an ICAEW Chartered Accountant
Find out about the range of exciting global career opportunities across accountancy, finance and business
Duration: 01:3918 Apr 2025, 20:09
Find out why you should train for the chartered accountancy qualification, the ACA
Find out about the range of exciting global career opportunities with the ACA at www.icaew.com/careers
Duration: 01:4018 Apr 2025, 20:09
Met Film School - my life at film school
BA (Hons) practical filmmaking student, Jhonique talks about how film school is helping to shape her
Duration: 01:0418 Apr 2025, 20:09
Vox-pop: Volunteering at university
Molly tells us about the volunteering she’s been up to at university, how she got involved and how it
Duration: 00:3618 Apr 2025, 20:09
Vox-pop: employer and industry mentors
Max tells us about the careers support he’s been given at university, including personal mentors and
Duration: 00:4018 Apr 2025, 20:09
Vox-pop: careers support at university
Maeve talks about the careers support she’s received as part of her university course.
Duration: 00:3018 Apr 2025, 20:09
Vox-pop: academic and alumni careers support
Jakob talks about how many services at university can support your career plans, from academic departments
Duration: 00:3818 Apr 2025, 20:09
Vox-pop: volunteering shapes career plans
Jack takes a look at his graduate options and how his career aspirations have been shaped by his volunteering
Duration: 00:2918 Apr 2025, 20:09
Looking for a fast and furious career?
After one day at a race track, Nina Parsons knew that she wanted to be an engineer. Credit: ERA Foundation
Duration: 03:0318 Apr 2025, 20:09
Creative careers begin at UCA
Oscar-winning film-makers, fashion designers, tv presenters, jewellers and Turner Prize nominees are
Duration: 01:4418 Apr 2025, 20:09
68 Blog posts
Driving aspiration, empowering confidence, and informing decisions
A whistlestop tour of our Project Next Generation Themes Report
7 Nov 2023, 08:17
Guiding lights: Unveiling the true influencers of young people
‘Influencer’ has become a charged term in recent years, with connotations of social media’s negative
17 Oct 2023, 12:51
Empowering neurodivergent learners: A strengths-based approach to university applications
Gemma Spencer, Lecturer in Pre-Registration Nursing, University of Central Lancashire17 Mar 2025, 11:05
What do we know about progression for the second cohort of students with T Levels?
The 2023 cycle marked the second year that students in England with T Levels used the skills and knowledge
Philippa Alway, Senior Policy Adviser (Apprenticeships and Skills), UCAS8 Feb 2024, 08:56
Finding balance: Understanding the shifting priorities of Gen Z in higher education and career aspirations
Edward McClaran & Vicky Downie, Principal Insight Consultants, UCAS5 Dec 2023, 11:24
Why it’s time for everyone to ‘think international’
With the 2023 update to UK Government’s International Education Strategy (IES) and UCAS projecting that
Des Cutchey, International Development Lead, and Carys Willgoss, Principal Policy Adviser30 May 2023, 12:41
Student Lifestyle Report 2023 - The cost of living
On Wednesday 22nd March, we’re publishing the first chapter in our brand new Student Lifestyle Report
Ollie Wells21 Mar 2023, 15:44
Where did the first ever cohort of T Level students progress to?
Ben Jordan, Head of Policy, UCAS9 Feb 2023, 14:16
198 News articles
Professor Julian Lloyd Webber and Skunk Anansie’s Ace offer encouragement to those wanting a career in the creative arts
Professor Julian Lloyd Webber, renowned cellist, conductor and Principal of Royal Birmingham Conservatoire,
UCAS Media appoints first Head of Careers
Rachel Johnson is the new Head of Careers at UCAS Media, the trading arm of UCAS (the UK’s higher education
Maximising work experience part 2
Following on from his last blog, James Wilmot, Director of Careers at The Priory Learning Trust shares
Maximising work experience
James Wilmot, Director of Careers at The Priory Learning Trust, shares his expert advice on how to effectively
Why degree apprenticeships are a win-win for students, universities and employers
By Liz Gorb, Director of Apprenticeships at Manchester Metropolitan University, Sharon Blyfield, Head
The teacher’s role in building careers into the curriculum
By David Morgan, Chief Executive, Career Development Institute
Number of disadvantaged Scottish students getting a university place hits record high
A record number of Scottish 17 and 18-year-olds from the most disadvantaged backgrounds have secured
The Annual Conference for Teachers and Advisers 2024
UCAS was delighted to host over 500 delegates in Birmingham’s Eastside Rooms for the annual conference.
UCAS welcomes Cardiff University’s Vice-Chancellor to the Board of Trustees
Professor Colin Riordan, Vice-Chancellor of Cardiff University, has been appointed to serve as a Trustee
Work experience vs. experiences of work
By David Morgan, Chief Executive, Career Development Institute