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First-generation students

Students who do not have parents or carers who have attended university themselves sometimes find it useful to have additional information and help when making their decisions and applying to higher education.

Getting started

Information for advisers on how to support your students in making a UCAS application and moving into higher education.

Grades explained

Here you'll find information on the grades issued by awarding organisations, as well as how we process amendments to grades.

Help and support

Find career information and guidance, and where to go for financial help, especially for students with learning difficulties, disabilities or SEND.

How to apply for postgraduate courses

You can use UCAS Postgraduate to apply for some postgraduate courses. Please read the information below carefully to select the correct application route for your course.

How you can help

Information on qualifications, apprenticeships, and study programmes – to help parents and carers support their child in choosing what to do next.

International

UCAS has a wide range of information, resources and services to support international students, advisers and UK universities and colleges. This ranges from advice and guidance on the UK higher education admissions journey, to data dashboards and insights.

Interview questions you may be asked

No matter what type of interview, one thing is certain – you’re going to be asked questions. We’ve put together the following information to help you prepare.

Key documents

Find key information from UCAS, including our corporate strategy, Annual Report, and End of Cycle Reports.

Know your rights!

Find out more information about your rights under consumer law, to help you make sure you are treated fairly during your undergraduate studies.

Lesson activities: 16 – 18 year olds

Resources, toolkits, lesson plans and presentations for you to use with your 16 – 18 year old students, aimed to equip them with information on all their future options.

Money

All about money, from budgeting to student discounts and student finance information.

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.

Parents and carers

Information for parents and carers about the opportunities for post-16 education and training,.

Postgraduate subject areas

Here, we provide in-depth information about the range of subject areas you can study at postgraduate level.