Sociology 2026 personal statement guide
Show admissions tutors your desire to take part in advancing our understanding of a diverse and fast-changing social world.
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Sociology 2026 personal statement guide
Show admissions tutors your desire to take part in advancing our understanding of a diverse and fast-changing social world.
Software engineering 2026 personal statement guide
Develop a personal statement that’s clear, succinct, and communicates why you’re passionate about studying software engineering.
Sport and exercise science 2026 personal statement guide
Make sure you understand what course you’re applying for and what skills and attributes admissions tutors are looking for, so you can write a successful sports and exercise science statement.
Student journey emails and newsletters
No other brand can connect with students (and their influencers) across their decision-making journey like UCAS can. Place your adverts in our targeted emails, engaging students with the right message at the right time.
Student recruitment and marketing
With UCAS you can reach the right students, at the right time. By working together, we help you connect with the applicants you're looking for.
Students eligible for free school meals (FSM)
Being eligible for free school meals (FSM) means you might be able get help to meet different costs, and access other types of support if you want to go to university.
Students with imprisoned parents
Universities and colleges welcome students from a diverse range of backgrounds and experience. If you choose to disclose that you are a student with an imprisoned parent it will not negatively impact your application – it gives context to your circumstances.
Study options
Discover what different degrees and courses are available and where to help you make the right decision about your future.
Study skills guides
We've produced a series of study skills guides to help you successfully make the transition to higher education.
Studying at a higher education college
Higher education (HE) courses don’t have to be studied at a university – there are more than 240 colleges in the UK that offer a range of higher education courses.
Support for students who have been bereaved as a child
Many universities and colleges have initiatives or support programmes in place for students who have been bereaved as a child.
Supporting international students
We support international counsellors, agents and advisers, as well as processing applications to hundreds of universities and colleges in the UK.
Supporting your students in navigating to their best fit UK university
Shikha Singh, Career Counsellor, The Cathedral and John Connon Senior School
Teacher training fees and funding in England
If you’re thinking about undergraduate or postgraduate initial teacher training, you may be eligible for funding.
Teaching 2026 personal statement guide
We asked admissions tutors how you can ensure your teaching personal statement gets top marks and secures you that all-important interview.