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If your child has decided university is the right path for them, here’s what they’ll need to know about making a UCAS application.

Who should write your reference and how do you go about getting one? Find out more about references for conservatoire applications.

Why is a cover letter important, and what should you say in yours? Make the right impression with our tips and examples.

The personal statement is your opportunity to talk about you, and why you want to enrol on a particular course. You should describe the ambitions, skills, and experience that’ll make you suitable for the course.

We take you through what you need to do if you've been asked to write an academic or practical reference for a UCAS Conservatoires applicant.

Discover everything you need to know as an international student planning to come to the UK. Whether you're coming for the first time, returning for postgraduate, or are still waiting to make a decision, our guidance below can help you prepare as best you can for life in the UK.

Here you’ll find more information about UCAS Conservatoires, who can join the scheme, and how to do this.

All the info you need about changes we're making to 2024 undergraduate applications.

The key dates you need for applications, to help your child keep their application on track.

Applying for French, Spanish, German, Mandarin or another language or combined languages degree? Read on for some expert pointers from admissions tutors.

From wider reading to spot-on spelling and grammar, you'll need a personal statement that makes a convincing case. We asked admissions tutors to share their top dos and don’ts.

Materials scientists and engineers are innovators and thinkers, so show admissions tutors you’ve got the right aptitude and passion to explore this subject at degree level.

Every year, thousands of adults go into higher education and many study at a conservatoire. It's a great chance to develop skills and career options.

Engineer a personal statement that’s well designed, suits its purpose, and tells admissions tutors something about you as a prospective mechanical engineering student.

Whether your musical interests lie in performance or music history, think engaging, detailed and relevant to strike the right note with music admissions tutors.

Find out what to do next if you’re not holding any conservatoire offers.

Visualise what admissions tutors want to know about you, your knowledge and your experience, and how that makes you suitable for an optometry degree.

UCAS is more than just an undergraduate admissions portal. We offer several services for different audiences, and those who want to reach them.

Writing a dance personal statement? We asked admissions tutors the dos and don’ts of personal statements – and that means steering clear of clichés.