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Helping form a more complete picture of an applicant’s individual characteristics.

Higher education is an option considered by many people with previous criminal convictions. Depending on the course you want to study, you may have to disclose your criminal record.

Having a disability or mental health condition might mean incurring additional costs (e.g. access to specialist equipment) when accessing higher education. But don’t worry, there is financial support available.

Our best advice: start your research early. Alongside your research into courses and universities, you may also need to take your individual support needs into account when making your choices.

Applicants will be able to upload supporting information to their application using Document Management. Learn more about how this works and the type of documents that are accepted.

We run the go-to events for young people researching their post-school/college options. This is your chance to showcase your university or college and everything it offers to the audience you need to reach.

Connect with key influencers and those who guide students choices, whilst showcasing your provider or organisation’s commitment to education and opportunity.

UCAS’ fair access snapshots offer an at-a-glance overview of the new widening access and participation data gathered in the 2023 cycle.

Lots of students from overseas choose to study in the UK, and could be eligible for student finance. Content provided by Student Finance England.

This briefing is for staff working in universities and colleges to support the introduction of the new UCAS flag to identify students with parenting responsibilities from 2023 entry. Here, we outline the common challenges for these students, share good practice around the UK to improve access to and success in higher education, and provide considerations ahead of the new question.

With over 800 million* people on LinkedIn, a LinkedIn profile is a chance to sell yourself and your skills ready for the world of work.

The personal statement is your opportunity to talk about you, and why you want to enrol on a particular course. You should describe the ambitions, skills, and experience that’ll make you suitable for the course.

Applying for university or college to start your studies in 2026? Find out more about the changes to the personal statement format and tips on what to include.

Kim Eccleston, Head of Strategy and Reform, UCAS

Level 2 apprenticeships are available in Northern Ireland if you are already employed or about to take up paid employment.

Level 3 apprenticeships are available in Northern Ireland if you are already employed, or about to take up paid employment.

Applying to study in the UK? Here's some tips for how to write your personal statement if you're an international student.

Use our toolkit to help your students shine in their personal statement.

Why you need a reference, who to choose as a referee, and how to add it to your application.