Qualification reform
Discover what's happening with qualifications around the UK and what reforms are ongoing.
Information and advice pages
Qualification reform
Discover what's happening with qualifications around the UK and what reforms are ongoing.
Qualification reform
Qualifications in the UK are currently undergoing significant reform. Here you'll find support materials, including a video explaining the changes.
Qualifications advice for international advisers
This guidance is for staff at schools, colleges, and other centres based outside the UK, who advise potential undergraduate applicants to higher education (HE) courses in the UK.
Qualifications email FAQs
We've compiled a list of frequently asked questions about what to do if you receive a qualifications email.
Questions to ask at an exhibition
This is your opportunity to talk to lots of different universities, colleges, employers, and other experts about anything to do with uni or apprenticeships and, most importantly, to ask questions.
Radiography and medical technology 2026 personal statement guide
Scan your own thoughts to get a clear picture of why you want to study radiography and medical technology, and why this subject is a good fit for you.
Reach Gen Z consumers during National Apprenticeship Week 2024
With UCAS you can connect with your next generation of customers
Reach Gen Z talent during National Apprenticeship Week 2024
With UCAS you can can recruit apprentices
Receiving confirmation of your DSA application and taking up support
Your funding body will review the evidence in your needs assessment report and confirm the support they have agreed to fund.
Recognising the signs of mental health issues
Mental health issues can affect any of us at any time. But do you know how to spot the signs if you, or someone you love, is struggling?
Recruit future talent with UCAS
With UCAS you can attract the right candidates to meet your business needs. We’re here to make choices clearer for anyone taking their next step in education or career development and every year we help over 1.5 million young people discover their options. Tap into the UK’s biggest talent pool of students and graduates and connect with candidates with the exact qualifications, skills, and characteristics you’re searching for.
Recruit new talent
We’ll share your vacancies directly with the world’s biggest talent pool of students and graduates. Our dedicated jobs board and precision-targeting campaigns enable employers to advertise and connect to innovative candidates who'd love to work for you.
References
Why you need a reference, who to choose as a referee, and how to add it to your application.
References for UCAS Undergraduate applications
How you get a reference for your application depends on if you’re applying individually, or through a school, college, or a centre registered with UCAS.
Reforming references for the 2024 cycle
We’ve worked with over 180 universities and colleges, 700 teachers and representative bodies, and nearly 15,000 students to build on the findings from the Reimagining UK Admissions report 2021.