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UCAS Tariff points
Find out what UCAS Tariff points are, how they’re used, and how many points your qualifications are worth, using our points calculator.
Types of offers
Find out about the different decisions universities and colleges can make on your application.
UCAS Conservatoires: Tariff points
Find out how the UCAS Tariff works, and use our calculator to find out how many points your qualifications and grades have.
UCAS Conservatoires entry requirements
Entry requirements for conservatoire courses could be qualifications, auditions, other skills and interests, and more. Find out about them here.
UCAS terms explained
We use quite a few terms in the application process. We’ve explained them all here, if you need to check what any mean.
Filling in your UCAS application
Don’t leave applying until the last minute as there’s quite a bit to do – but you don’t need to complete the application all at once. Read our advice below to help you through the application process, step by step.
BTEC diplomas
Facts about BTEC diplomas: who they are for, the different types, how they are taught, what you need to get on one, and what you can do afterwards.
Entry requirements
Each course, and most universities and colleges, have different requirements – usually a mix of qualifications, subjects, or exam grades. Learn more about them here.
Qualifications reforms
Qualifications in the UK across the four nations are currently undergoing and anticipating reform. Here you'll find information and support materials about the key changes.
Entry requirements and alternatives to A levels
A levels aren't the only option out there to take your students to higher education.
Results day survival kit: How to handle every outcome
From missed grades to over-achieving, we cover how to navigate any situation on results day.
Provider onboarding advice and guidance
Key points for providers to take into consideration when submitting an application to join the UCAS Undergraduate
Duration: 02:2918 Apr 2025, 20:09
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
Driving aspiration, empowering confidence, and informing decisions
A whistlestop tour of our Project Next Generation Themes Report
7 Nov 2023, 08:17
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
E-learning empowers HE staff to support disabled students
Susan Darlington, GHWY Partnership Assistant14 Mar 2025, 11:49
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 future of student accommodation: Insights from the UCAS webinar and beyond
The student accommodation sector is poised for significant transformation. In response to shifting demographics,
UCAS24 Oct 2023, 10:52
2023 cycle contextual data update
In addition to information given through the application process, we offer providers a contextual data
Updated contextual data is now available
In addition to information given through the application process, we offer providers a contextual data
Changes to the contextual data service for the 2019 admissions cycle
In addition to application information, we offer providers a contextual data service, using data from
UCAS Tariff points allocated for T Levels
Today, UCAS has confirmed the Tariff point allocation for T Levels.
UCAS announces Tariff points rollout for apprenticeships
Apprenticeships will be allocated UCAS Tariff points from next year, UCAS has announced today (13 December).
An update on Clearing Plus
Brand new last year, Clearing Plus matches applicants with relevant courses, dependent on achieved qualifications
Customer engagement
At UCAS, we’ve been reviewing our approach to customer engagement. Please watch the short video below
First T Level Technical Qualifications published
The first T Level Technical Qualification (TQ) specifications have been published by awarding organisations
Irish Leaving Certificate – new grading scale for 2017
We would like to remind you that a revised grading scale is being introduced for the Irish Leaving Certificate