UCAS Conservatoires: finance and support
Not sure how to pay for your performance-based course, or how you’ll cope during your studies? Don’t worry, there’s a range of support available.
Information and advice pages
UCAS Conservatoires: finance and support
Not sure how to pay for your performance-based course, or how you’ll cope during your studies? Don’t worry, there’s a range of support available.
UCAS Conservatoires: getting started
You can study performance-based music, dance, drama, and musical theatre courses at conservatoires in the UK – at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
UCAS Postgraduate entry requirements
Find out what the subject-specific entry requirements for postgraduate university courses are, and what universities are looking for.
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.
UCAS Undergraduate: Care experienced students
If you are in care, or have experience of being in care in the past, there's lots of support available in higher education to help you with finance, accommodation, and settling in.
UCAS' responses to consultations
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.
UK Armed Forces veterans and service leavers
If you have ever served as a Regular or Reservist in the UK Armed Forces, or remain a Reservist, you may find there are unique challenges involved in applying to university or college.
Undergraduate tuition fees and student loans
How much are tuition fees and how are you going to pay for them? Find out how to fund your studies and how to apply here.
Undergraduate: Individual needs
Higher education is an inclusive environment where support can be provided to help you study. Find out more.
University 101: A parent’s guide to university and college terms
If you're getting bogged down in all the university lingo, this guide should help you get to grips with what all the terms mean.
Veterinary science 2026 personal statement guide
The competition is tough for aspiring vets – so along with good grades, you'll need an impressive personal statement that sets you apart from the crowd.
Virtual Work Experiences
Led by industry experts from the world's leading employers, Virtual Work Experiences give you a taste of what a career would look like through interactive, on-demand programmes.
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What finance options are available if I want to study in the UK?
If you plan to study in the UK, you might be interested in what financial support is available to help you during your studies.
What is distance learning?
Distance learning allows you to pursue a degree, by studying in your own time, rather than on campus. Learn more about this alternative, including who offers it, and whether employers recognise it.