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Keeping The World Cyber-Secure: The Role Of Computer Science Within Cybersecurity
with Terry Richards from Coventry University
Redefining Sustainability In Architecture And The Built Environment
with Louise Ciotti from UWE Bristol (University of the West of England)
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Allied Health : Virtual Work Experience with Health Education England
Healthcare & Medicine
This programme will explore an array of career opportunities available at Health Education England
Available 16/09/2024 - 30/06/2025
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Digital Careers in Health and Care with Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent ICS
Digital, IT and Computing
This programme will explore an array of career opportunities available at Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent ICS
Available 05/05/2025 - 30/09/2025
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23 Location guides
55 Open days and events
University of Wolverhampton Postgraduate Virtual Open Evening
28th May 2025 • Virtual and digital, Postgraduate, Teacher Training
Wolverhampton
Brunel University of London - on-campus Open Day (undergraduate and postgraduate)
28th June 2025 • Undergraduate, Postgraduate
Uxbridge, Middlesex
Brunel University of London - On-campus Open Day (undergraduate and postgraduate)
25th October 2025 • Undergraduate, Postgraduate
Uxbridge, Middlesex
Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London - Undergraduate Open Day
5th July 2025 • Undergraduate, Conservatoires
London
Bradford College Higher Education Open Evening
15th May 2025 • Virtual and digital, Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Teacher Training, Apprenticeships, 16-18 Choices
Bradford
University of Westminster - Undergraduate Open Day - Harrow Campus
21st June 2025 • Undergraduate
Harrow, Middlesex
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What are the entry requirements for postgraduate study?
452 Information and advice pages
How to help your students write their personal statement
You can help your students stand out with a tailored and succinct personal statement that demonstrates the individual they are.
First-generation students
Students who do not have parents or carers who have attended university themselves sometimes find it useful to have additional information and help when making their decisions and applying to higher education.
Employers – understand youth audiences
Make the most of the relationships we have with millions of students and graduates to gain the intelligence you need to match your business goals with theirs. From bespoke surveys to expert consultancy, we can provide the insights you need to thrive.
Fees and funding for distance learning
Find out how to fund your studies for distance learning undergraduate degrees in the UK, and ways you can fund this. Plus, we detail other costs you need to cover.
Finding university accommodation
If your child has their heart set on university halls, they’ll need to do their research and apply early. Places aren’t always guaranteed, so it’s important to encourage them to think about alternative accommodation, which can be equally fun and provide a safe living environment.
Government agencies – understand youth audiences
Make the most of the relationships we have with millions of students and graduates to gain the intelligence you need. From bespoke surveys to expert data consultancy, we can provide unrivalled youth audience insights to inform your policies and plans.
How much does uni or college cost?
£219 is the average amount students are spending every week (excluding rent) according to UCAS’s Student Lifestyle Report 2023. But how does this amount break down?
Launch a new product or service
Test and launch a new product or service for youth audiences. From customer intelligence and consultancy to multichannel campaign plans and execution – we help brands connect their newest inventions with the customers who'll love them.
Managing applications in the adviser portal
Find out how to manage your centre’s undergraduate applications through the adviser portal.
Media agencies – student marketing & insight
Reach one of the UK’s largest and most responsive youth audiences via our trusted brand. We understand who students are and what’s driving their decisions – so your clients can be sure they're reaching the students who'll most likely enjoy their offering.
5 Videos
Jumping into the student union
Student officer, Tory explains how she first got involved in the student union and how she used it to
Duration: 00:4118 Apr 2025, 20:09
Jumping into second year
First year student, Kaspers describes where he sees himself in 10 years’ time and what he plans to do
Duration: 00:4318 Apr 2025, 20:09
Day in the life of a first year vet student
Students describe a typical day at Edinburgh University's Vet School.
Duration: 05:4718 Apr 2025, 20:09
Why I chose psychology
This first year psychology student talks about why she chose to study this subject and what the first
Duration: 01:0718 Apr 2025, 20:09
Teaching quality at Keele University
Currently ranked first for student satisfaction in the National Student Survey, teaching quality is extremely
Duration: 01:5518 Apr 2025, 20:09
159 Blog posts
How to capture the eight-second attention span of Gen Z
Gen Z have a famously short attention span online, but that doesn’t mean it’s impossible to hold their
22 Oct 2024, 10:23
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
UCAS Freshers Report reveals new student shopping trends for 2022
Dr Katie Bell, Chief Marketing Officer, UCAS
23 Feb 2022, 19:48
Now live! Our new Freshers Report reveals a reshuffle of student brand preferences…
Rebecca Hopwood, Head of Customer Growth, UCAS
23 Feb 2022, 19:22
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
A journey of diversity: From Romania to UCAS via the University of Worcester
In 2011, I embarked on a life-changing adventure: I was going to leave Romania to become an international
Teona Droc, Customer Experience Manager, UCAS16 Nov 2023, 13:18
The shifting sands of student tech: What they’re buying, how they’re using it – and what this means for brands
One of the most interesting student tech tales lies, surprisingly, in the tablet. What started out life
UCAS19 Oct 2023, 08:11
314 News articles
UCAS End of Cycle report 2012
Overall demand for higher education in England weakens, but percentage of disadvantaged young people
November update
This month’s updates include the latest news on UCAS’ Dates and Deadlines consultation, how to showcase
Record number of students accepted into their first choice of university
A record 395,770 students, up 8% from 365,500 in 2020, have a confirmed place on their first choice of
450% increase in student mental health declarations over last decade but progress still needed to address declarations stigma
Over the last decade there has been a significant shift in the willingness of students to talk about
Reminder: Facebook live - Tuesday 8 June
On Tuesday 8 June, we will be hosting a Facebook live for applicants focused on helping them make a decision
Facebook live - Tuesday 8 June
On Tuesday 8 June, we will be hosting a Facebook live for applicants focused on helping them make a decision
Spending power of students resilient and robust despite Covid chaos
Closed sixth forms, cancelled exams, reassessed grades, and many were furloughed from their part time
UCAS acquires student mobile applications start-up to create a UK gateway for international postgraduate students
A new multi-language mobile app to support international students and their agents and advisers apply
‘Conditional unconditional’ offers continue to rise, though students are less likely to accept them
For the first time, over a quarter of 18 year old applicants from England, Northern Ireland, and Wales
Update on unconditional offer-making for 2019
This year, almost two in five (38 per cent) of 18 year old applicants from England, Northern Ireland,