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Neil Armstrong and Merelina Sykes, Joint Heads of Student Property at Knight Frank and Richard Smith, CEO at Unite Students

Heather Cousins, Deputy Secretary, Skills and Education Group in the Department for the Economy examines what increased competition means for student progression in Northern Ireland.

Jeremy Miles MS, Welsh Minister for Education and Welsh Language examines what increased competition means for student progression in Wales.

Ben Jordan, Head of Policy at UCAS examines what the Journey to a Million means for supporting disadvantaged students in their progression.

Ginny Page, Director of Education Programmes, Gatsby Foundation

Nicola Dandridge, Professor of Higher Education Policy, University of Bristol.

Professor Edward Peck CBE, Vice-Chancellor Nottingham Trent University and Department for Education Higher Education Student Support Champion

Bill Watkin, Chief Executive, Sixth Form Colleges Association (SFCA)

Andy Forbes, Head of Development at the Lifelong Education Commission and Apprenticeship Champion for UCAS

Find out the key info about apprenticeships, including what they are, how they work, and more.

Clearing is how unis and colleges fill places they still have on courses - over 30,000 courses in fact. If you’re applying through Clearing, find out what to do, and how to apply.

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.

Anthony McClaran, Vice-Chancellor St Mary’s University Twickenham and Chair of GuildHE

At UCAS we want to use the knowledge we’ve learned from over 30 years of supporting students, helping you promote your apprenticeship opportunities effectively.

John Cope, Executive Director of Strategy, Policy and Public Affairs, UCAS

Apprenticeships are a great route to get into your chosen career, and they're open to everyone over the age of 16.

Meet Grace, a data science degree apprentice who joined IBM when she was 18.

How we support widening access and participation through our products and services.

If you have been asked to write a reference for an independent applicant who is not currently attending school or college, please read through the advice below before starting.

Universities and colleges welcome students from diverse backgrounds and with a range of unique strengths and qualities. Here, we offer guidance on how to showcase the valuable and transferable skills drawn from your personal experiences and circumstances.