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.
Information and advice pages
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.
What to expect from Freshers’ or Welcome Week
Universities and colleges put on a week of activities at the start of term for new students, known as Welcome Week or Freshers’ Week.
What to include in a personal statement
The five things every student should include on their personal statement.
Who are apprenticeships for?
Apprenticeships are a great route to get into your chosen career, and they're open to everyone over the age of 16.
Why exhibit with UCAS?
Our events provide education providers, commercial organisations and employers with the opportunity to meet, inspire and connect with potential applicants, parents and advisers early in their decision-making process.
Why I turned down Oxford to do an apprenticeship
Rumaysah Khan is currently doing a Level 7 Solicitor Degree Apprenticeship with law firm Eversheds Sutherland, in London.
Your guide to the UCAS Hub
Discover what the Hub has to offer for students exploring their next steps. Shine a light on the future.
How we work with universities and colleges to ensure fair admissions
Find out about the admissions principles and business rules which underpin the UCAS admissions process.
Applying to university if you are experiencing estrangement
Here you’ll find everything you need to know about making an application to a university or college higher education course as a student not supported by either of their parents (known as 'estranged').
Making changes to your application after you apply
You can make some changes to your application yourself, and for others you either contact the universities and colleges, or you contact us.
What kind of information do students respond to?
Here at UCAS we’re used to talking to students about their university choices – so our experience should prove to be handy for your apprenticeships too.
Sponsor our high-impact research reports
Increase brand awareness and align with UCAS' trusted brand by sponsoring one of our influential insight reports. Our unique research and relationships with students, universities, colleges, teachers and employers ensure our reports generate widespread media coverage, gain attention from the public and policymakers and help shape the agenda on education, training and skills matters.
Suspending or withdrawing from your full-time studies
If you decide to suspend or withdraw from your full-time studies, you need to let Student Finance England and your university or college know as soon as possible. Content provided by Student Finance England.
Thinking about performing arts?
Find out more about studying performing arts at conservatoires and universities, alternatives to higher education, and preparing for your next step.
Disabled Students' Allowance: Northern Ireland
The Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) aims to ensure everyone has the support and adjustments they need to succeed during their studies. This information is relevant to students who normally live in Northern Ireland.
Disabled Students' Allowance: Wales
The Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) aims to ensure everyone has the support and adjustments they need to succeed during their studies. This information is relevant to students who normally live in Wales.
HE provider good practice briefing for refugees, asylum seekers, and students with limited leave to remain
This briefing is for staff working in universities and colleges, supporting the introduction of the new UCAS flag to identify applicants who are refugees, asylum seekers, and those with limited leave to remain in the UK. We have worked with STAR Network, Refugee Education UK and We Belong to 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.