How to get a reference for conservatoire applications
Who should write your reference and how do you go about getting one? Find out more about references for conservatoire applications.
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How to get a reference for conservatoire applications
Who should write your reference and how do you go about getting one? Find out more about references for conservatoire applications.
How to get support from your universities and colleges
If your relationship with your parents or carers has broken down (also known as ‘estranged’), there are people you can turn to for help when you research your options, start your application, or think about your transition to university or college.
Improve your competitive strategy
Combine your data with ours to differentiate your university or college from your competitors. With extensive insights and unrivalled higher education expertise, we'll help you develop stand-out plans to gain the advantage.
Journalism 2026 personal statement guide
Tell your own compelling story and show admissions tutors just how persuasive you can be, by writing an effective and engaging personal statement.
Managing applications in the adviser portal
Find out how to manage your centre’s undergraduate applications through the adviser portal.
Mature student case studies
Hear directly from mature students about what it was like studying for their undergraduate degrees
Music 2026 personal statement guide
Whether your musical interests lie in performance or music history, think engaging, detailed and relevant to strike the right note with music admissions tutors.
Orthoptist
You’ll help improve the quality of people’s lives by treating eye disorders and spotting serious neurological conditions
Personal statement advice: media studies and journalism
If you want to study media at university, or you think you're a budding journalist, you will need to show just how persuasive you can be by writing an effective personal statement.
Prosthetist and orthotist
Prosthetists and orthotists use the latest technology to transform the lives of patients who need prosthetics or aids. They empower people to move, run, walk or simply stand independently.
Provider dashboard navigation
The provider dashboard allows you to access your UCAS products and services. The video below outlines the basic navigation of your provider dashboard.
Scottish Highers
Facts about Scottish Highers: subjects and grades, who they are for, and what you can do afterwards.
Teacher training
If you’re considering teaching in a UK state school, you’ll need to have a degree, and a recognised teaching qualification. Initial Teacher Education or Training (ITET) programmes across the UK are broadly similar, providing a combination of academic study and time in school, as you learn about key teaching methods. The routes, entry requirements, and statutory teaching standards are different depending on where in the UK you plan to train, and ultimately, teach. You can apply through UCAS for the main postgraduate and undergraduate teacher training programmes in Wales and Scotland. For programmes in England, use the DfE's 'Apply for teacher training' service.
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.