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From being estranged from her family and homeless at 16, to studying at the University of Oxford, Chloe shares her advice for estranged students considering applying to university.

Ginny Page, Director of Education Programmes, Gatsby Foundation

Instead of taking A levels after school, Santina started her Level 3 apprenticeship at civil engineering company, Arup, aged 16. Here she speaks about her experience, including why she chose an apprenticeship, what makes a good apprentice, and how she manages working and studying at the same time.

This good practice briefing is written for staff working in universities and colleges and supports the introduction of the new flag to identify estranged students in the UCAS application for 2023 entry. We have worked with Stand Alone to outline the common challenges for these students, share examples of good practice being done around the UK to improve access to and success in higher education, and provide considerations ahead of the new question.

This briefing is for staff working in universities and colleges and supports the introduction of the new UCAS flag to identify students from UK Armed Forces families, from 2023 entry. We have worked with the Service Children’s Progression (SCiP) Alliance and the Ministry of Defence to outline the common challenges for these students, share good practice around the UK, and provide considerations ahead of the new question.

This briefing is for staff working in universities and colleges and supports the introduction of the new UCAS flag to identify applicants who have been in receipt of free school meals (FSM). Here, we outline the common challenges for these students, share examples of good practice around the UK to improve access to and success in higher education, and provide considerations ahead of the new question.

This briefing is for staff working in universities and colleges to support the introduction of the new UCAS flag to identify students with parenting responsibilities from 2023 entry. Here, we outline the common challenges for these students, share good practice around the UK to improve access to and success in higher education, and provide considerations ahead of the new question.

This good practice briefing is written for staff working in universities and colleges and supports the introduction of the new UCAS flag to identify students with caring responsibilities from 2023 entry. We have worked with the Carers Trust to outline the common challenges for these students, share examples of good practice being done around the UK to improve access to and success in higher education, and provide considerations ahead of the new question.

From September 2026 onwards, Level 3 and SCQF Level 6 apprenticeships will be included in the UCAS Tariff, enhancing pathways and progression to higher education.

Whether you’re looking to connect with under-represented groups, specialist subject prospects, international students or postgraduates – we can help you understand and reach new customers across the full conversion funnel.

Comprehensive course listings for undergraduate and postgraduate course providers, to complement your student offering.

Higher education is an option considered by many people with previous criminal convictions. Depending on the course you want to study, you may have to disclose your criminal record.

As part of National Apprenticeship Week 2019, three apprentices at UCAS discuss why they chose the apprenticeship

In 2018, following the introduction of GDPR, UCAS made changes to the information it collects regarding

In 2018, following the introduction of GDPR, UCAS made changes to the information it collects regarding

Students applying to start university or college in 2021 have an additional two weeks to complete their

We’re pleased to launch our good practice considerations for the assessment of private candidates.

The unique partnership allows universities and colleges to provide data-driven solutions to improve the

On Thursday 5 July, we released an ‘Admissions patterns for mature applicants’ report, which compares

September 2015 saw the first teaching of reformed AS and A levels in England and Wales, with reformed

As you will be aware, September 2015 saw the first teaching of reformed AS and A levels in England and

As mentioned in bulletin 301, we have commissioned an independent review of SPA, with the Aim Higher

In 2018, UCAS released a range of good practice resources to support universities and colleges with changes