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- Promoted
Teaching: A Profession And A Passion
with Damien Maguire from Liverpool Hope University
Gender And Race In The 20th Century US South
with La Shonda Mims from the University of Birmingham
Tech-Driven: The Innovations Of Automotive Engineering
with Rex Keen from the University of Bedfordshire
5 Virtual work experiences

Future Creators Wanted – Virtual Work Experience with Thales
Engineering
This programme will explore an array of career opportunities available at Thales
Available 02/06/2025 - 10/03/2026
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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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Aerospace Work Experience
Engineering
This programme will explore an array of career opportunities available at Airbus
Available 03/06/2024 - 22/02/2026
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Primary Care with Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent ICS
Healthcare & Medicine
This programme will explore an array of career opportunities available at Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent ICS
Available 22/01/2024 - 01/01/2026
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AtkinsRéalis Virtual Work Experience programme
Engineering
This programme will explore an array of career opportunities available at Atkins Realis
Available 10/08/2025 - 10/08/2026
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- Featured
Arts University Bournemouth - London Pop Up open day event
27th October 2025 • Undergraduate
London
Undergraduate Subject Showcase - Paisley Campus
8th November 2025 • Undergraduate
Paisley, Renfrewshire
Undergraduate Subject Showcase - Lanarkshire Campus
13th November 2025 • Undergraduate
Blantyre, South Lanarkshire
Inverness applicant and information day
16th May 2026 • Business, Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Teacher Training, Apprenticeships, 16-18 Choices
Inverness
I have complex support needs – how do I let the university or college know about the support I …
Before you apply
Consider all the options available to you before you begin your application. Find out what places are really like, attend events, research industries, and make sure you're clear on what you want to do before you proceed.
Student rights – what you need to know before you sign your contract
You have student accommodation rights in terms of health and safety, notice periods and maintenance.
Things to remember before your UCAS event
A UCAS Discovery event is a chance to find out about traditional degrees, apprenticeships, careers, and more.
A first-timers guide to a virtual event
Never been to a virtual exhibition before? Don’t worry, we’re here to guide you through what to expect from your first visit, and help you make the most of the experience.
Choosing a postgraduate course
Unsure on what to study but know you want to continue your education further? Have a look at what options are available to you before panicking further...
Comparing undergraduate courses and unis
With so many courses, and many similar ones available, it's important that you find out more about the course and the university or college before you start to shortlist your options.
Get your finances uni-ready
It’s almost time to go to university, but it’s super important to get your finances in order first. Tick these off your list before you start uni and you’ll be well on your way to being in control of your own money.
Going back to uni or repeating a year
If you’ve studied before and are returning to university or you’re repeating a year, this can affect your student finance.
How much rent should a student pay?
Before you go to uni, you’ll probably have lots of questions about paying for your accommodation. Here’s an idea of rent, other costs, funding, and how to pay.
Interview tips
Interviews and auditions help course tutors to compare applicants before deciding what offers to make. Get some advice here.
Interviews
Before you're offered a place on a teacher training programme, you'll have an interview. Here's what training providers look for and what they may ask.
Open days Hub Live
Everything you need to know before attending an open day, including things to look out for, questions
Duration: 24:5818 Apr 2025, 20:09
BSL - Choosing courses
This signed video takes you through what to consider before deciding on what and where to study.
Duration: 06:1418 Apr 2025, 20:09
Travelling
Holly travelled before coming to university and feels that it has given her skills that make university
Duration: 00:5218 Apr 2025, 20:09
Relaxing before an exam
How would you best prepare for an exam?
Duration: 00:1818 Apr 2025, 20:09
UCAS events
Tips and advice about what to do before, during, and after you attend an event.
Duration: 05:0918 Apr 2025, 20:09
Lessons learnt
Laura shares some of the things that she was unprepared for before starting university.
Duration: 00:3618 Apr 2025, 20:09
Exam preparation
What traditions or secrets do students have for the night before an exam? Eat healthy, sleep and relaxing.
Duration: 01:1518 Apr 2025, 20:09
Vox-pop: with friends like these
Tom gives his top tips for the best social gatherings and talks about getting to know your housemates
Duration: 00:4518 Apr 2025, 20:09
Vox-pop: the night before an exam
Everyone has a different revision technique but what does this student do the night before an exam?
Duration: 00:2718 Apr 2025, 20:09
Contents insurance and checking contracts
James gives his top tip for insuring your valuables and Ryan talks about the importance of checking your
Duration: 00:3018 Apr 2025, 20:09
Worries before starting university
Ryan discusses what his concerns were before university and his thoughts on how to overcome your worries.
Duration: 00:1718 Apr 2025, 20:09
Funding to study - find out more about civil engineering scholarships from QUEST
Find out how four new university students got on at the interview day for our civil engineering scholarships.
Duration: 04:4818 Apr 2025, 20:09
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
The 3 Cs: how student mindsets are changing as Clearing kicks off
There’s not much we talk about more often than student mindset, but there’s not much more important.
18 Jul 2023, 08:52
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
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
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
Navigating the modern university experience: A look into UK's Gen Z spending habits
The great British university experience is undeniably unique, with campuses serving as venues for both
UCAS9 Oct 2023, 09:30
Delving deeper into international student mobility
Carys Willgoss, Principal Policy Adviser at UCAS, and Ruth Neville, PhD student at Liverpool University.21 Sept 2023, 10:18
Navigating the challenges and successes in student accommodation marketing
Discover student accommodation marketing strategies: personalisation, early engagement, digital trends
31 Aug 2023, 10:15
Students to get opportunity to try before they apply through UCAS collaboration with Springpod
Students exploring their options through UCAS will be able to virtually experience university and the
Last call for university applications before Clearing
Students interested in applying to study for a full-time degree at university or college starting this
English and Scottish 18 year olds from disadvantaged backgrounds more likely to enter higher education than ever before
The highest number of disadvantaged English 18 year olds on record entered higher education in 2017,
Reminder: Complete your Records of Prior Acceptance (RPAs) through web-link before 23 October
You must complete RPAs before Monday 23 October 2017.
Complete your Records of Prior Acceptance (RPAs) through web-link before 23 October
We’d like to remind you that if any 2017 cycle applications have been made directly to you for a course
Publish your 2018 courses before the search tool goes live on Tuesday 9 May
The search tool goes live in one week.
Publish your 2018 courses before the search tool goes live on Tuesday 9 May
Please update your course information and set courses to ‘Open for application’, in preparation for the
Record of Prior Acceptance (RPA) through web-link – complete before 21 October 2015
We’d like to remind you that if any 2015 cycle applications have been made directly to you for a course
Confirmation withdrawals – complete before 22 October
Please process a complete withdrawal decision for any applicants who have a confirmed place (UF) with
Our last bulletin before the summer break – we'll return on 3 September
How to contact us if you need to over the summer.
The new ucas.com is launching on 22 January – take a look before we launch
We’ve been working with industry experts and users from all sectors, both in terms of design and content,