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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.
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.
Scholarships, grants, and bursaries: Academic excellence and merit
Academic scholarships, grants, and bursaries reward university applicants who achieve high grades in their school exams. And the good news? They require little to no extra work.
Applying through UCAS Conservatoires
You make your application online. Here’s a step-by-step guide to applying to a conservatoire.
Entry requirements and alternatives to A levels
A levels aren't the only option out there to take your students to higher education.
How to fill in the UCAS application
If your child has decided university is the right path for them, here’s what they’ll need to know about making a UCAS application.
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
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
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
Reintroducing UCAS – your media partners for accommodation solutions
Finding suitable accommodation is a top priority for students, as it plays a crucial role in shaping
UCAS11 Jul 2023, 12:44
Why it’s time for everyone to ‘think international’
With the 2023 update to UK Government’s International Education Strategy (IES) and UCAS projecting that
Des Cutchey, International Development Lead, and Carys Willgoss, Principal Policy Adviser30 May 2023, 12:41
The influence of cost of living on student decision making
Jo Richards, our Senior Insight Lead, examines how the cost of living crisis will influence student decision
Jo Richards, Senior Insight Lead, UCAS12 Apr 2023, 10:30
How accessible is university for learners with SEND?
Alex Grady Head of Education and Whole School SEND, nasen26 Sept 2022, 15:04
UCAS’ top tips on how to write a powerful personal statement
The personal statement is something that’s a key part of any university or college application, and with
Final UCAS advice ahead of A level results day 2015
With one in ten students placed through Clearing last year, the UCAS website has all the information
The new UCAS Tariff – ten things university applicants, teachers, and parents need to know
The UCAS Tariff has been changed for students applying now to start higher education courses from next
Top tips for supporting last-minute applications
With not long to go now until the January ECD, no doubt all us teachers and advisers up and down the
New UCAS research shows strong demand for apprenticeships from students keen to keep learning in the autumn
More than three quarters (78%) of students who are getting their results next week, but do not plan to
Keeping up-to-date with developments
If you haven’t already, register for our next webinar, from 11:00 – 12:00 on Wednesday 13 December.
Setting up your courses in bulk
Based on feedback received through our webinars, we’ll be giving you the ability to create your course
Reminder: Our new UCAS Postgraduate service is now live!
We’re pleased to announce that our new UCAS Postgraduate service launched on Tuesday 5 June, meaning
Our new UCAS Postgraduate service is now live!
We’re pleased to announce that our new UCAS Postgraduate service launched on Tuesday 5 June, meaning
UCAS announces Tariff points rollout for apprenticeships
Apprenticeships will be allocated UCAS Tariff points from next year, UCAS has announced today (13 December).
Why degree apprenticeships are a win-win for students, universities and employers
By Liz Gorb, Director of Apprenticeships at Manchester Metropolitan University, Sharon Blyfield, Head
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