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When you’ve found the programme that’s right for you, it’s time to apply.

Each course, and most universities and colleges, have different requirements – usually a mix of qualifications, subjects, or exam grades. Learn more about them here.

In this section are a number of UCAS responses and comments in relation to relevant consultations and other key publications. Click on each consultation to view and download the details.

Higher education is an inclusive environment where support can be provided to help you study. Find out more.

Children’s nurses work as part of a supportive and inspiring team to provide young patients and their families with the vital care and compassion they need.

Work experience is an important feature of any strong university application. For certain degree courses, though, it's an essential entry requirement.

Foundation apprenticeships are available if you’re in your 5th or 6th year at secondary school in Scotland.

Whether you are looking for undergraduate or postgraduate teacher training programmes in Scotland or Wales, you must apply through the UCAS Undergraduate scheme.

You can get student finance to help towards your living costs while you’re at university or college. Content provided by Student Finance England.

It can be very difficult to understand how to support refugees, asylum seekers, and students with limited leave to remain in the UK, especially if their immigration status is insecure or due to change. We have worked with expert organisations, including STAR Network, Refugee Education UK and We Belong to help clarify what you can do to help and support young students' aspirations for higher education.

Find out what the subject-specific entry requirements for postgraduate university courses are, and what universities are looking for.

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.

Many universities and colleges have initiatives or support programmes in place for students who have been bereaved as a child.

Once results day is out the way, you might be wondering how you can best make use of the summer before university or college starts. Here's some ideas to get you inspired!

Bill Watkin, Chief Executive, Sixth Form Colleges Association (SFCA)

Information on qualifications, apprenticeships, and study programmes – to help parents and carers support their child in choosing what to do next.

Download our free guide, containing everything you need to support a young person with their options and decision-making, and help them through the UCAS application process.

Exam season is an intense time for students, so we’ve got some handy tips to help you support the young people in your life with revision tips and how to manage their stress (and yours).

Find out how you can best support your child as they transition to university or college and discover their independence.

You’re one of their biggest supporters – even if they don’t always say it. From handling Results Day emotions to offering the right kind of encouragement, here are 10 things they might be thinking (but not telling you).