What influences the choices of would-be apprentices?
A new report from UCAS and the Sutton Trust seeks to understand the choices and barriers faced by learners in the apprenticeship journey.
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What influences the choices of would-be apprentices?
A new report from UCAS and the Sutton Trust seeks to understand the choices and barriers faced by learners in the apprenticeship journey.
What is Clearing?
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.
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 is the Turing Scheme?
The Turing Scheme has been launched to replace the Erasmus+ programme, which the UK is no longer participating in having left the EU.
What is UCAS?
UCAS, the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service is an independent charity and the UK's shared admissions service for higher education.
What to expect from a DSA assessment
Once your application is approved, you'll receive an email your funding body confirming your eligibility for the DSA.
What to study
Find out what each type of postgraduate qualification involves, what the entry requirements are, how much it might cost, and where to find out more.
What will an increase in demand mean for smaller and specialist higher education institutions?
Anthony McClaran, Vice-Chancellor St Mary’s University Twickenham and Chair of GuildHE
What your application status means
Here we explain what your status in your application means and what to do next. Scroll down for advice if you change your mind about an offer you've already accepted.
When to apply for student accommodation
When you apply to study at university, you might also need to apply for a place to live if you decide to move away from home. So exactly when do you apply for accommodation at university?
Where to find help with post-16 choices
Choosing what to do after GCSEs can be difficult. Talk through your options with teachers, parents or carers, friends, and careers services.
Why are we obsessed with the Journey to a Million applicants?
Clare Marchant, Chief Executive of UCAS, introduces our collection of essays, created in collaboration with Unite Students and Knight Frank, highlighting the challenges and opportunities the Journey to a Million higher education applicants poses both to the education sector and UK PLC.
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.
Widening access and participation
How we support widening access and participation through our products and services.
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