Applicants and acceptances by groups of applicants – 2017
Our detailed data resources are published at the end of each application cycle.
Information and advice pages
Applicants and acceptances by groups of applicants – 2017
Our detailed data resources are published at the end of each application cycle.
Applicants and acceptances by groups of applicants – 2016
Our detailed data resources are published at the end of each application cycle.
Applying through UCAS Conservatoires
You make your application online. Here’s a step-by-step guide to applying to a conservatoire.
Azrah, Level 6 clinical trials specialist degree apprentice
Azrah Bashir is in her second year of a clinical trials specialist degree apprenticeship at HMR London (Hammersmith Medicines Research); a company specialising in phase 1 and early phase 2 clinical trials. At the end of her five-year course she will get a BSc Applied Bioscience degree from the University of Kent.
Career support at university
University is a critical time for developing your future career. As an international student in the UK, you can access a wealth of support from your university and their dedicated careers teams. You’ll be able to get help on everything from improving your job application process, finding work experience while you’re studying, or getting a graduate role in your chosen industry.
Criminal convictions good practice for providers
Check out our good practice resources, to support you with changes to the criminal conviction question in the application.
Extra choices
If you've used all five choices on your application, and you're not holding any offers, you could still find a place using Extra – it's free!
Freedom of Information
The Freedom of Information Act 2000 gives you the right to access information held by public bodies that is not routinely available from other sources. UCAS is subject to Freedom of Information from 1 November 2011, but only in relation to some of its functions.
Historical entry grades: Adviser guide
Our course pages now display both the advertised and actual grades of accepted students to help students understand more about the grades universities and colleges have accepted previously. The entry grades data uses up to five years of historical data (2019– 2023 application cycles).
Replying to your UCAS Conservatoires offers
We'll let you know when a conservatoire makes a decision about your application. You'll then need to reply to offers online. Find out more.
Scholarships, grants, and bursaries: Music
Music scholarships, grants, and bursaries are available to students who show exceptional musical talent, whether they’re studying a music degree or not. Find out how to apply, extra benefits you can get, and more.
Student finance for family members of migrant workers
If you're a family member of a migrant worker, here's the student finance available to you, and how you can apply. Content provided by Student Finance England.
Student visas and immigration
Find out what you need to do and when to apply for your student visa, as well as how the immigration process works.
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.
Top tips for UCAS Discovery
It's time to get ready to explore a world of possibilities and for the live event! Whether you know what you want to do next, or you’re looking for some inspiration, this is your chance to get loads of research done and get the help you need to start your application.
Types of offers
Find out about the different decisions universities and colleges can make on your application.
UCAS Conservatoires: what to study
How to choose a conservatoire course and when to apply. Courses are available in music, dance, acting, and musical theatre at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
UCAS Parents' Podcast
Listen to our live studio podcasts covering everything parents need to know about education and careers, from university applications to the skills shaping the jobs of tomorrow. Get expert advice to help guide your child’s future.
What do employers look for in graduates?
Employers are often looking for grads with at least a 2:1 under their belt. But it’s not just good marks they’re looking for when sifting through job applications.
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.