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What do you need to do before you start your programme?

In this section are a number of UCAS responses and comments in relation to relevant consultations and other key publications. Click on each consultation to view and download the details.

Advice and resources to help you and your students navigate each stage of the application process.

We asked admissions tutors how you can ensure your teaching personal statement gets top marks and secures you that all-important interview.

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.

Our detailed data resources are published at the end of each application cycle.

As the gateway to higher education in the UK, we have unrivalled data, insight and trusted channels to reach students. Here's how you can reach them too.

Whether you are looking for undergraduate or postgraduate teacher training programmes in Scotland or Wales, you must apply through UCAS.

Help with writing your personal statement for further education courses – what to include about yourself, and some dos and don’ts on how to write it.

The personal statement is your opportunity to let training providers know about your qualities, skills and expertise, and why you want to teach.

In its latest report in the Next Steps series, UCAS, with support from the Carers Trust, uses brand new insight collected from the new set of widening participation questions on the UCAS application to examine the educational experiences of young adult carers.

The Teacher Degree Apprenticeship is a new route to become a qualified teacher, offering a salaried, on-the-job experience while you study for a bachelor's degree and gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). This pathway is ideal for those who do not yet have an undergraduate degree but want to build a career in education.

If you’re thinking about undergraduate or postgraduate initial teacher training, you may be eligible for funding.

It's always a great time to educate students on the pathway that combines education, experience and salary, all under one roof.