Apprenticeships in England
Everything you need to know about apprenticeships in England, including what they are, entry requirements, and more.
Information and advice pages
Apprenticeships in England
Everything you need to know about apprenticeships in England, including what they are, entry requirements, and more.
Apprenticeships in Scotland
Everything you need to know about apprenticeships in Scotland, including what levels are available, entry requirements, and more.
Do you need an internship to get a job after university?
If you’ve just graduated or you're in your final year at university, internships can be an excellent way to get your foot in the door and kick-start your career.
Explore your options in Scotland and Wales
Find out about Initial Teacher Education (ITE) programmes, entry requirements, and funding.
Foundation apprenticeships
Foundation apprenticeships are available if you’re in your 5th or 6th year at secondary school in Scotland.
GCSE choices: Practical ways to guide students
Advising Year 9s on GCSE options? Use our advice to make sure their choices are suited to their learning style and ability, and fit in with their future aspirations.
HE provider good practice briefing for estranged students
This good practice briefing is written for staff working in universities and colleges and supports the introduction of the new flag to identify estranged students in the UCAS application for 2023 entry. We have worked with Stand Alone to outline the common challenges for these students, share examples of good practice being done around the UK to improve access to and success in higher education, and provide considerations ahead of the new question.
HE provider good practice briefing for students from UK Armed Forces Families (Service children)
This briefing is for staff working in universities and colleges and supports the introduction of the new UCAS flag to identify students from UK Armed Forces families, from 2023 entry. We have worked with the Service Children’s Progression (SCiP) Alliance and the Ministry of Defence to outline the common challenges for these students, share good practice around the UK, and provide considerations ahead of the new question.
HE provider good practice briefing for students with parenting responsibilities
This briefing is for staff working in universities and colleges to support the introduction of the new UCAS flag to identify students with parenting responsibilities from 2023 entry. Here, we outline the common challenges for these students, share good practice around the UK to improve access to and success in higher education, and provide considerations ahead of the new question.
Mature conservatoire students
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.
Mature undergraduate students
Every year, thousands of mature students go to university or college. It's a great chance to develop new skills and career options – at any age.
Supporting young people in care with their Personal Education Plans (PEPs)
If you are supporting a young person’s Personal Education Plan (PEP), this guide suggests professional actions as they make their career and education choices – from Year 8 through to post-16 study. Content provided by Virtual School Sheffield.
Thinking about university?
Check out uni course entry requirements now, to see how the subjects and qualifications you choose now will affect the courses open to you later.
UCAS Reports
Over the past four years, UCAS has released these high-impact reports that shone a light on pertinent issues in education and skills.
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.
2017 End of Cycle Report
The UCAS End of Cycle Report 2017 is the first national overview of demand for, and acceptances to, UK higher education (HE) for the 2017 admissions cycle.
2018 End of Cycle Report
The UCAS End of Cycle Report 2018 is the first national overview of demand for, and acceptances to, undergraduate UK higher education (HE) for the 2018 admissions cycle.
2019 End of Cycle Report
The UCAS End of Cycle Report 2019 is the first national overview of demand for, and acceptances to, undergraduate UK higher education (HE) for the 2019 admissions cycle.
A levels
Facts about A levels: recent changes, subjects and grades, who they are for and what you can do afterwards.