Applying through UCAS Conservatoires
You make your application online. Here’s a step-by-step guide to applying to a conservatoire.
Information and advice pages
Applying through UCAS Conservatoires
You make your application online. Here’s a step-by-step guide to applying to a conservatoire.
Applying to the UK – advanced practitioner tips
View the advanced practitioner tips from our online International Teachers' and Advisers' Conference.
Architecture and planning personal statement guide
If you’re applying for architecture and planning, outline your reasons for wanting to study the course. The built environment encompasses lots of courses and professions, so be as specific as possible about your interests and enthusiasms.
Biomedical sciences personal statement guide
Write a healthy personal statement about your passion for biomedical sciences, your existing knowledge of the subject, and why you wish to study it.
Building and construction personal statement guide
The built environment encompasses lots of courses and professions, so outline your reasons for wanting to study the particular building and construction course you’re applying for, and what fascinates you about buildings and how they’re made.
Criminal convictions – what you need to know
Higher education is an option considered by many people with previous criminal convictions. Depending on the course you want to study, you may have to disclose your criminal record.
Disabled Students' Allowance: Northern Ireland
The Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) aims to ensure everyone has the support and adjustments they need to succeed during their studies. This information is relevant to students who normally live in Northern Ireland.
Early careers multichannel campaigns
Reach the right candidates and their influencers on the right channels. 1.5 million students come to UCAS each year to explore their next steps – we're ahead of Google when it comes to students seeking information about higher education.
Finance for part-time tuition fee only students
Lots of students from overseas choose to study in the UK, and could be eligible for student finance. Content provided by Student Finance England.
Financial support for students not supported by their parents (estranged)
A key factor when making the decision to move into higher education is finance – for estranged students, this can be a particular challenge.
HE provider good practice briefing for estranged students
We have worked with Stand Alone to outline the common challenges for estranged students, and share examples of good practice being done around the UK to improve access to and success in higher education.
HE provider good practice briefing for students who participated in WP and outreach activities
This briefing is for staff working in universities and colleges. Here, we outline common challenges for students who participated in widening participation (WP) and outreach activities, and share examples of good practice being done around the UK to improve access to and success in higher education.
History of art personal statement guide
Give admissions tutors an insight into why you want to study this subject with examples of art, exhibitions, and architecture you enjoy.
Hospitality, leisure, and tourism personal statement guide
Give admissions tutors an insight into the kind of person you are, what experience you have, and your motivation to study hospitality, leisure, and tourism.
How to write your personal statement: 2026 entry
Applying for university or college to start your studies in 2026? Find out more about the changes to the personal statement format and tips on what to include.
Mental health and wellbeing: University support
It’s important to know what mental health and wellbeing support is available to you during your studies – and how to access it.
Multichannel campaigns
Reach the right students on the right channels. We’re one of the biggest education sites in the UK – we're ahead of Google when it comes to students seeking information about higher education options.
Personal statement tips for international students: 2026 entry
Applying to study in the UK? Here's some tips for how to write your personal statement if you're an international student.
Politics 2026 personal statement guide
Why do you want to study politics? Write a personal statement that’s thoughtful, reflective, and enthusiastic if you want admissions tutors to vote for you.
Progression pathways
Watch our videos to find out about the new and non-traditional qualifications an increasing number of students are using to enter higher education.