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SPA archive documents

Supporting Professionalism in Admissions (SPA) was an independent and objective voice on UK higher education admissions to promote professionalism, fair admissions, and access to higher education.

Speech and language therapist

Speech and language therapists play a crucial role in enabling people to communicate – enhancing people's lives and transforming their relationships.

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 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.

Students' unions

Students' unions put together social events, sports, and societies for a wide range of different hobbies and interests. Find out more here.

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.

Studying outside of the UK

What's studying outside the UK like? What are your options? Find out all the information you need to help you decide if it's for you.

Studying outside of the UK: Consider your options

Studying in another country offers a different way of learning – giving you exciting new cultural experiences and opportunities to develop and grow. Is it right for you? Consider your options and find out.

Subject tasters

Try university degrees before you apply. Subject Spotlights from Springpod give you a taste of what it's like to study real subjects delivered by university lecturers and developed in partnership with the universities