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I’m completing my undergraduate studies. How different will it be if I study at postgraduate level?
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223 Information and advice pages
Conservatoire auditions
Conservatoires will let you know what you should prepare for an audition or interview. There are usually audition fees, but conservatoires might waive them if you'll have difficulty paying.
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.
How to impress at an assessment centre
An assessment centre is usually the last stage of the recruitment process.
UCAS Undergraduate 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.
A levels
Facts about A levels: recent changes, subjects and grades, who they are for and what you can do afterwards.
A list of absolutely everything you need to take to university or college
Deciding what to take to uni needs a bit more thought than shoving things into a suitcase and hoping for the best.
Accommodation and maintenance loans: How does it all work?
If applying for student accommodation, you may choose to get a loan. From applying to paying it back, here’s all the information you need.
Accommodation for apprentices
If you decide to do an apprenticeship, accommodation is something to consider if you’re going to live away from home. It’s important you make the right decision for you and your circumstances, so you feel comfortable and happy after coming home from work. We’ve outlined what you need to know to make an informed decision for you.
Accommodation for international students
Discover what your rights and responsibilities are when renting accommodation in the UK, as well as how much you could expect to pay and where to find the best accommodation.
Accounting and finance 2026 personal statement guide
Whether you want to work in corporate finance, or you just love numbers, get your enthusiasm for accounting and finance and your future aspirations across in your personal statement.
Adjusting to the UK as an international student
While studying overseas is a unique and exciting experience, it’s also normal to feel anxious about living in a new culture and organising a lot of different things. This guide runs through everything you need to know about adjusting to life as a student in the UK so you can focus on enjoying the amazing experience that lies ahead.
2 Videos
Cooking international foods
International student, Suliman explains what he usually buys in his food shop and which international
Duration: 00:4818 Apr 2025, 20:09
Vox-pop: Christina's food shop
International student Christina talks us through her average food shop and what her end-of-student-loan
Duration: 00:4618 Apr 2025, 20:09
40 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
Student Lifestyle Survey - Lifestyle & Spending
It’s time for another instalment of the UCAS Student Lifestyle Report for 2023. Chapter 2 of the report
Lavina Chainani, Customer Success Director, Student Lifestyle, UCAS30 Mar 2023, 11:22
Going to university or college if you’ve been in care – our top ten tips for success
UCAS19 Jan 2022, 14:41
35 News articles
Supporting international students applying to courses with an October deadline
University applications can be a stressful process for both students and their advisers. For those applying
Clearing choices added in error
Students are advised to only add a Clearing choice once they have permission from the university or college
Clearing choices added in error
Students are advised to only add a Clearing choice once they have permission from the university or college
Clearing choices added in error
Students are advised to only add a Clearing choice once they have permission from the university or college
Clearing choices added in error
Students are advised to only add a Clearing choice once they have permission from the university or college
UCAS Qualifications Advisory Group - expressions of interest for new members
We are looking for 5 new members to join our Qualification Advisory Group.
UCAS Qualifications Advisory Group - expressions of interest for new members
We are looking for 5 new members to join our Qualification Advisory Group.
The most disrupted and disadvantaged aiming high with university choices
The number of UK 18 year olds from the most disadvantaged backgrounds applying to the most selective
UCAS Provider Advisory Group – expressions of interest for members
Over the last few months, we have been reviewing our Advisory group structure.
Reminder: UCAS Apprenticeship Advisory Group – expressions of interest
We’re looking for a Scottish provider to join the new UCAS Apprenticeship Advisory Group.
UCAS Apprenticeship Advisory Group – expressions of interest from Scottish providers
We’re looking for a Scottish provider to join the new UCAS Apprenticeship Advisory Group.
Reminder: UCAS Apprenticeship Advisory Group – expressions of interest
We are looking for up to five providers, including a Chair, to join the new UCAS Apprenticeship Advisory