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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.
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.
Using your personal statement beyond a university application
You’ve done all the hard work creating your personal statement, but have you thought about how you can use what you’ve written for different purposes? Whether you’re thinking about applying for an apprenticeship, or there’s a job you’d love, and you need a covering letter, your personal statement can be a great place to start.
What happens if I've been accepted?
What happens after you've been accepted, and things to think about before you start your studies.
Writing your personal statement if you're a mature student: 2026 entry
If you're applying to start university and you're 21+, you're considered a mature student. Your background and experience may be different to those students who apply straight from school or college, so we've got some guidance on how to write your personal statement.
10 things your teen wants you to know
You’re one of their biggest supporters – even if they don’t always say it. From handling Results Day emotions to offering the right kind of encouragement, here are 10 things they might be thinking (but not telling you).
2025 UCAS Discovery Days
With a mix of large flagship events and locally focused exhibitions across the UK, you can target your perfect audience in the locations most important to you.
A guide to using AI and ChatGPT with your personal statement
If you're not already using ChatGPT or other AI tools, you've probably heard about them. But should they be used to help with your UCAS personal statement? Is it cheating? Or can they be helpful in crafting your personal statement?
A levels
Facts about A levels: recent changes, subjects and grades, who they are for and what you can do afterwards.
Accommodation for international students
Discover what your rights and responsibilities are when renting accommodation in the UK, as well as how much you could expect to pay and where to find the best accommodation.
Addressing the apprenticeship information gap: How employers and the education sector can improve access by finding solutions together
Taking the first steps out of school and into higher education is an exciting time in many students’ journeys. But school leavers can’t make key decisions about their future without understanding the full range of choices and opportunities available – and importantly, how to access them.
Adult nurse
Adult nurses are expert members of a medical team. They plan and deliver vital treatment for a wide range of patients with different needs and conditions.
Adviser lives
Our webinars have been created to help you in your role. Register for upcoming webinars and watch playbacks of any you've missed here.
Applying for an apprenticeship: What your students need to know
Find out how you can support your students to apply for a work-based option.
Apprenticeships
Interested in an apprenticeship? Check out some of the great resources, useful hints and tips, and vacancies UCAS has to offer.
Apprenticeships in Northern Ireland
Everything you need to know about apprenticeships in Northern Ireland.
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 Goals: Playwright/Theatre director
How do you turn a passion for words into a career? London playwright and theatre director Lynette did just that, after finding inspiration from one author while studying English at university.
Children's nurse
Children’s nurses work as part of a supportive and inspiring team to provide young patients and their families with the vital care and compassion they need.